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My Rocky Road to Human Resources

If you had told me 4 years ago that I would have a business internship in Human Resources, I would have probably laughed in your face. Fifteen-year-old me was convinced she was going to have a career

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From Freud to Fringe Benefits

I started college as a general psychology major, as that was my interest. I wasn’t too thrilled with the idea of becoming a therapist or a professor. I just knew I had a love for people and the way

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There’s More Than One Way to Get to Walmart

What’s your favorite thing about your hometown? Do you have an answer? Because when my freshman orientation leader asked us to introduce ourselves with our name, major, and something we love about

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The Bigger Picture: Why Every Finance Professional Needs Business Awareness

Thinking about my short experience so far at Indium Corporation, the main thing that comes to mind is how significantly my perspective on the business world has changed. Coming into this internship,

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The Best Way to Approach a Problem

Problems are a part of everyday life. Whether in school, engineering, manufacturing, business, or personal situations, challenges come up that require thoughtful solutions. The difference

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Community: From the Office to the Dorms

Before starting my internship, I was worried about moving to an unfamiliar new city. I didn’t have an established group of friends or knowledge of the area that I could lean on as I transitioned

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The Importance of the Community Around You When Taking the First Steps in the Workplace

Taking your first steps in the workplace, in your career, feels just like taking your first steps in any other milestone, such as kindergarten. As a sophomore at the University of Notre Dame, I

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The Internship Moment No One Posts on LinkedIn 

If you search “internship” on LinkedIn, you will probably see the same things over and over again. The first day picture. The “excited to start this new chapter”

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The Human Side of Indium Corporation: Lessons, Laughter, and Mentorship

When I received my internship offer from Indium Corporation, one of the first things I did was open LinkedIn and see if I had any mutual connections at the company. I found exactly one person. I will

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Communication with Colleagues and How This Work Environment Compares to Past Jobs

Beginning my internship at Indium Corporation has been an exciting and rewarding experience. Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new, whether it is developing a technical skill,

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No Beginning Expectations, No Problem

Introduction When stepping headfirst into this internship, I had no idea what to expect. I have never had a true engineering internship in a full office setting before. When applying at the

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Nerves, Strengths, and Stories: My Path to Building Confidence and Making Connections

Coming into this summer at Indium Corporation, I had a few key goals in mind to make the most of this internship. So far, technical goals, such as developing new lab skills and obtaining a greater

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Food for Friendship: Intern Lunches and Dinners Shaping Friendships

Eating is necessary to live: it is one of the simple truths of being a human. Yet, there is more to meals than just basic survival. Sharing a meal with someone is one of the more common sources of

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Beach Balls & Gelato: Building Connections and Facilitating Career Growth Pt. 1

Beach Balls & Gelato: Building Connections and Facilitating Career Growth Pt. 1 Let me start off by laying this out – one of the most important experiences you can have while in college is not

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Understanding the Puzzle: A Summer in Marketing Communications

Looking back on my internship with Indium Corporation, one of the most significant lessons I’m taking with me is the importance of understanding how all the pieces of a team fit together. Long-term

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My Experience Living in a Different Country 

Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone  Traveling more than 3,000 miles to live and work in another country is the most daunting thing I’ve ever done. Luckily, I came to work for Indium Corporation.

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Pressure, Process, and Progress: An Intern’s Guide to Debugging the Workplace 

Starting a professional internship is always nerve-wracking. I still remember the nervousness I felt heading into orientation day. I spent my overnight flight across the country to Utica wondering

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Why I Came Back to Indium Corporation as an Operational Excellence Intern 

Starting My Journey at Indium Corporation  In the summer of 2024, I was looking for work and unsure where my next opportunity would come from. Fortunately, I was given the chance to work at

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From Texas to Utica: Finding Strength in Change

Embracing the Unknown When I received my internship offer from Indium Corporation in March, I was ecstatic. As a graduate student pursuing Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M

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Winning Strategies: How Athletics & Internships Share a Blueprint for Growth & Success

While my experience in a traditional office may be limited, my time on the lacrosse field, in the weight room, and in scouting and coaches’ meetings is anything

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More Than a Manual: My Take on Creating the New Hire Playbook 

When I was first told my project was to create the New Hire Playbook, I thought I was just making a simple reference guide for incoming employees. However, the experience turned into so much