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Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
4 Things To Consider When Your Internship Ends
What should you do when your internship comes to an end? Here are four ideas to set you up for ... More success. getty What should you do when your internship comes to an end? It's not easy to start well. After all, think about it: How many times have you started a new job, internship, or venture, and you've fallen flat on your face the first day? I would guess that many of you have had this experience in your arsenal. Heck, so have I. Every leader, regardless of their current position, has failed forward and emerged stronger than before. So, how did they do it? Well, let's just say that not all of them started on the right foot. But, they did the most important thing: They finished strong. And you can too. If you're wrapping up your internship right now, you might be wondering, What should I do now? How should you close the door without closing opportunities? I get it. Tying everything up can feel daunting. After all, how do you leave a lasting impression while leveraging your network for long-term success? This article will give you four tips and tricks you can use to stand out as your internship comes to an end. 1. Reflect On Your Achievements Humbleness doesn't mean being invisible. You might think that you'll be more liked if you stay quiet and subdued, but being liked isn't the same as being heard or respected. And let's be honest, if you want to get the corner office, you need to be able to articulate who you are and what you bring to the table to a total stranger in a 15-second elevator pitch. And that takes self-awareness. People are short on time. That's why taking a few hours to draft a list of your skills and achievements is essential. So, get your iPhone, open Notes, and start asking yourself these three questions: What projects have I contributed to, and in what ways have my efforts and skills played a leading role in the overall success of my team? What challenges have I overcome during my internship, and how have I demonstrated to my manager that I can work effectively under pressure? What specific ways have I contributed to increasing the company's bottom line and demonstrated my value to the overall business profits? Now, if you're at a loss about what you've achieved, or if you're selling yourself short, take a minute and ask those around you whom you trust to highlight your strong points. Ask old employers or mentors to describe you in five words, and then compare and contrast their impression of you with your understanding of yourself. Think of your internship experience as a long-term relationship, not a passing summer romance. Look, I get it. You're only contracted to work with this company for a few months, but here's the thing: corporate leaders know other corporate leaders. And this means that whether you decide to pitch yourself for a job where you are or move on, your reputation will follow you, and let's just say, the business world is a small one. Your achievements are essential to moving you toward your ultimate goals. But more than anything, people are not simply hired for their skills; they're hired because they're great to work with. So, compile a list of individuals at your current internship with whom you want to stay connected, and then add them to your professional platforms. Follow them on LinkedIn and consider sending a personalized email to build that connection. Perhaps, that's why Colin Rocker, founder of For The Firsts, a professional community for early-career professionals, suggests to Gen Z, 'Write down everyone you come into contact with—you basically should be building a personal CRM (customer relationship manager) for yourself so you can keep in touch with people after the internship is over.' He goes on to say, 'Your professional network begins now - You'll be surprised who will cross your path throughout your career.' 3. Showcase Your Soft Skills Soft skills are critical, especially in today's era of AI. That's why, if you want to stand out, you need to figure out some unique ways to nurture your network with intentionality. According to the New Jersey Innovation Institute, as AI continues to impact various aspects of industries and occupations today, the need for power skills becomes increasingly vital. Deloitte supports this observation, revealing that three-quarters of Gen Z (74%) and Millennials (77%) believe GenAI will impact the way they work within the following year. Showcasing both your soft skills and technical skills is crucial for making a lasting impression once your internship is over, as being able to communicate across generations, pivot when necessary, and approach problems with ease makes you stand out from the crowd. 4. Display Gratitude When Your Internship Ends Now is the chance to get creative, have fun, and find ways to express your appreciation for those who influenced your professional growth. There are numerous ways to show your gratitude, but one of the most memorable ways to express it is in person. I get it. As a Millennial, I dislike making phone calls, let alone meeting someone face-to-face. But, here's the thing. Going the extra mile and doing something above and beyond your comfort zone speaks volumes, showing that you're willing to ensure everyone feels known and appreciated. So, take some time and write a list of everyone who has supported you during your internship. And don't forget anyone. Then, carve out some time to meet with each person and express your gratitude. It will set you apart from those around you. These actions also provide you with the opportunity to speak up and remind your manager that you are interested in a more permanent role. Because, like Cindy Meis, director of undergraduate career services at the University of Iowa Tippee College of Business, says, 'If you're hoping to return for another internship or a full-time role, speak up! Let your manager or recruiter know why you're interested and what you gained from the experience.' So, there you have it. When your internship comes to an end, this moment can be one of your most significant opportunities. Because if you're willing to take the time to self-reflect, build up your network, showcase your soft skills, and display appreciation, you'll be on your way up the corporate ladder in no time.
Washington Post
20-07-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
How higher education failed America's poor
Julien Berman is a Post Opinions intern. The best investment you can make isn't in stocks or real estate — it's enrolling in college. At least, if your family is rich. But for America's poor, it's not so simple. On average, workers who complete at least one year of college significantly outearn those with only a high school diploma. This 'college-going premium' reflects the relative demand in the labor market for college-educated workers. Most students who enroll in college graduate, and over a lifetime that degree tends to translate into better job opportunities.
Medscape
09-07-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Hyponatremia: Is Rapid Correction a Risk or Relief?
Sodium correction limits have been around since bed rest for back pain. The latter is gone but the former persists. While bed rest simply delays recovery, rapid sodium correction may cause osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS). ODS can manifest as central pontine myelinolysis (CPM), otherwise known as the 'locked in' syndrome. The patient is cognitively aware but unable to move. It's equivalent to paralytics without sedation. CPM paranoia has slowed infusion rates for decades. As an intern, I was warned about CPM and made to read a seminal hyponatremia review published the previous year. The authors cautioned against sodium correction rates greater than 8 mEq/L over 24 hours. The recommendation was juxtaposed with a frightening cartoon diagram of a swollen brain with the label 'osmotic demyelination.' The result of rapid correction of course. After a critical care fellowship and tour managing head trauma in Afghanistan, my aversion to rapid correction remained intact. I never bothered to check whether CPM was an apocryphal tale or an evidence-based phenomenon. Several studies, all of them observational, show rapid correction is associated with ODS. Association means little without context, though. For example, in a large series of patients with admission sodium levels < 120 mEq/L (41% of whom had a correction rate > 8 mEq/L over the first 24 hours), the ODS incidence was only 0.5%. ODS is clearly conditional; rapid correction alone isn't enough. Additional ODS risk factors include the severity and chronicity of the hyponatremia (lower and longer equates to higher risk) along with alcoholism, malnutrition, hypokalemia, and liver disease. Guidelines and reviews endorse conservative correction. While the definition of 'conservative' varies, most recommend 6-10 mEq/L over the first 24 hours. Short of engaging System 2 thinking, there's ample reason to adopt the practice. Besides, apocryphal or not, ODS gets blamed on you if the sodium goes up by more than 6 mEq/L overnight. A study published last year flips the conventional wisdom. The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on sodium correction rates and found a dose-dependent relationship with hospital length of stay (LOS) and mortality. As opposed to what I'd read and been taught, the relationship was inverted. Rapid correction decreased mortality and LOS. Correction rates weren't associated with ODS. What now? Is this a casus belli for war on correction limits? Probably not. The study is well done, but don't be fooled by the fancy title. They included 16 studies; all were observational, convenience samples and 14 were retrospective. Combining poor quality studies is like bundling faulty mortgages in a collateralized debt obligation circa 2008. The result can serve as a statistical weapon of mass destruction, where uncertainty is amplified under a veneer of respectability. There's also type 2 error when examining ODS rates. Of the 11,811 patients included across all 16 studies, only 32 (0.3%) experienced ODS. This may reflect the true incidence, or it could be an underestimate due to a lack of systematic assessment. Either way, statistical power is a problem. It's also notable that the only subgroup analysis they were able to perform was for those with alcoholism — and the only outcome analyzed was ODS (no difference). So, for those with comorbid alcoholism, hypokalemia, malnutrition, or liver disease we're not sure how correction rates affect LOS and mortality. The study highlights how little we know. The authors did an excellent job considering what they were working with. This is as evidence-based as it's going to get. Not sure how others will interpret this data, but I think it confirms ODS is rare and conservative sodium correction rates might lead to harm. In the absence of high-risk features, I'll be liberalizing my sodium infusions, a little, particularly when baseline sodium is > 120 mEq/L.
Washington Post
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Shooters emerged from car in D.C. slaying of congressional intern
Days after a young congressional intern was fatally shot in the nation's capital, lawmakers offered condolences as D.C. police said they continued searching for shooters who got out of a car and fired on another group near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. D.C. police said investigators have obtained a video recording that experts are working to enhance, hoping the footage will help authorities identify suspects. The gunshots wounded a woman and a 16-year-old boy and killed 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a Massachusetts college student who began working last month as an intern in the office of Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas).
CBS News
03-07-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
UMass student interning in Congress killed in Washington, D.C. shooting
UMass senior from Granby shot and killed while working as congressional intern in DC UMass senior from Granby shot and killed while working as congressional intern in DC UMass senior from Granby shot and killed while working as congressional intern in DC A University of Massachusetts student who was interning in Congress was killed in a shooting in Washington, D.C. this week. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, of Granby, Massachusetts was one of three people who were wounded in a shooting near the convention center around 10:30 p.m. Monday. All three were rushed to hospitals. Tarpinian-Jachym died the next day. Metropolitan Police said "multiple suspects" got out of a car at the intersection of 7th and M Street and "began firing at a group." There have been no arrests, but investigators said they found the car. "Not the intended target" "Detectives believe the decedent was not the intended target of the shooting," police said in a statement. Tarpinian-Jachym was a rising senior at UMass. He was spending the summer in Washington as a Congressional intern, working for Rep. Ron Estes, a Republican from Kansas. ANNOUNCEMENT: Chris Ryan on behalf of the Massachusetts Republican Party "The loss of DC Congressional student intern... Posted by Massachusetts Republican Party on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 "I will remember his kind heart and how he always greeted anyone who entered our office with a cheerful smile," Estes said in a statement. "We are grateful to Eric for his service to Kansas' 4th District and the country. Please join Susan and me in praying for his family and respecting their privacy during this heartbreaking time." The Massachusetts Republican Party said Tarpinian-Jachym 's death is a "loss for Massachusetts and our nation." "His family is now without its son, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst will be missing a promising young graduate from its Class of 2026," the party said in a statement. "The Massachusetts Republican Party extends its deepest sorrows to his family and the office of Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS), all of whom are mourning the passing of this bright and talented young man." Tarpinian-Jachym was majoring in finance with a minor in political science, according to Estes. UMass statement A UMass spokesperson said the school is "in communication with the student's family." "We extend our deepest condolences to all who knew him and will be communicating with the campus shortly to offer support," said Emily Gest, an Associate Vice Chancellor for News and Media Relations. Granby is about a half-hour north of Springfield, Massachusetts.
