Instead, intrinsic ambition and passion for your work will actually amplify your external successes. However, this does not mean you should abandon external success.
Your feeling of success should be the value you gain from completing work you are proud of, regardless of how others view it. By ambition, I mean seeking new opportunities for your own development within your workplace, gaining new experiences, and involving yourself in community initiatives you are excited about. While it seems often defined synonymous with stepping on others for your own benefit, by ambition, I do not mean gaining status and putting others down. Even when I was not confident in my abilities, I was always willing to learn, stay accountable, and deliver results. In my extracurricular roles at SAP, I wore multiple hats, with roles in business strategy, creative design, communications, and editorial roles, all of which required me to utilize different skills and solve different problems.Īt the end of the day, adaptability is what will keep you grounded during stressful times and allow you to get out of your comfort zone. Taking on a role that combines both Marketing and Design aspects within a business-focused area, I need to ensure that I can communicate my designs effectively and adapt my work to their needs. With some of our bigger projects like Beedie Launch, our small team needed to use our limited human resources to allocate work effectively to ensure nothing fell through the cracks.Īt SAP, the steep learning curve forced me to step outside my comfort zone and overcome my imposter syndrome quickly so I could focus on contributing to the team. During my co-op at the Beedie School of Business, I was taking on multiple projects with different stakeholders, bringing my student perspective to come up with new ideas to increase student engagement, create marketing campaigns and facilitate events. Throughout my internships at SAP as a Marketing and Design Specialist, the Beedie School of Business as a Project Manager, and my experience in student organizations, I kept three personal values that helped me define my attitude, drive my purpose, and reach new altitudes.Īdaptability is a reminder to stay agile and find new solutions, while constantly learning new skills and redefining myself.
As an intern who has worked in both small and large offices, what I have made out of my experience is what ultimately defined my workplace, my happiness, and my growth. Each company has unique experiences to offer you, but how you shape your mindset is what will help you take advantage of it. What does this really mean and how will it help me gain better experiences? Well, how you carry yourself in your working environment will determine your growth, achievements, and ultimately, what kind of work environment you engage in. There is a saying that goes, “your attitude determines your altitude”. So, the choice is yours – will you take advantage of your internship, or will you simply complete an internship to add some lines to your resume? It is always great to be able to quantify your work through numbers and tasks, but it is the meaningful experiences that will diversify your story. On the contrary, listless and lethargic individuals sap the energy of all those around them. These individuals are pioneers that show us what can be achieved in the confusing corporate jungle, all while keeping a positive mindset. Nothing is more exciting than being around motivated, ambitious individuals. While it seems as though work goes on as usual, regardless of your enthusiasm levels in the morning, this could be the difference between having an amazing internship and a boring 8 months working from home. Of course, your lack of participation due to an occasional lack of sleep is certainly passable, but this can become an issue if it becomes a routine occurrence. Due to your sleep deprivation and lack of preparation, you have not been able to contribute your thoughts today. You are greeted by your teammates’ energetic conversations, while still in your morning stupor.
It is 8 o’clock in the morning and you join your team’s daily meeting to discuss your work for the day.
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