Although my experience at Lynn Hazan & Associates (LH&A) was for 3 and half months, I had countless things that I have learned at LH&A as a student intern. I would like to introduce what I achieved and learned through this valuable experience.
Presentation with Emeritus: 4 Generations at Work
With the aging population, the market presents both opportunities and challenges. I had the privilege of being involved in a project, focused on creating a presentation on this topic. This included aspects such as the aging population, the inter-generational workforce, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Collaborating with the president of LH&A on this project was a valuable experience, and I received excellent feedback directly from her. One of the key lessons I learned from this project was the importance of organizing information effectively. In order for a presentation to be clear and impactful, it is crucial to structure thoughts and organize information in a coherent manner. Working alongside the president allowed me to gain valuable insights into this aspect of presentation development. Finally, we presented on June 29th with the help of Emeritus (online education platform).
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Networking Events at DePaul
At LH&A, we continually seek candidates for clients and internships. During the internship period, I had the opportunity to attend 2 networking events at DePaul as a representative of LH&A. The experience gained from these events provided me with valuable insights into the responsibilities of outreach on the behalf of the company. During one of these events, another intern and I handled the program without the presence of the president. Naturally, we were nervous as it was our first time managing a networking gathering without assistance. This situation made me realize the significance of representing the company and consider how I could enhance the program. By assuming the role of a company representative, I learned about responsible behavior. Ultimately, the event turned out to be a success, and the feeling of accomplishment is something I will always cherish.
Article: 5 tips to overcome obstacles as an international student
At LH&A, each intern is responsible for writing an article on a topic related to their internship experience. As an international student, I wrote an article “5 tips to overcome obstacles as an international student”. This project allowed me to develop my professional writing skills and storytelling abilities. Given that my article was published on LH&A’s LinkedIn page, it was essential to write in a professional tone and style. I received guidance on how to write contents that would resonate with readers, including the use of professional language, crafting eye-catching graphics, and organizing my thoughts. Additionally, I learned the importance of creating stories, as I initially intended to write in an academic style. The president taught me how to make the article engaging and avoid monotone. According to analytics, audience were business owner (28.1%), journalist (9.4%), public relation specialist (9.4%), corporate trainer (6.3%), student (6.3%)
Yuki: Congratulations on having your “stories” featured on the DePaul blog. You were my first Japanese student intern. I love having interns from many different countries (one of the hallmarks of our intern program at LH&A). You help to broaden our perspectives as a global citizen.
Every time we got together, it was a fun experience. You were always enthusiastic and eager to learn. You kept refining your technical, design and research skills. As we practiced for the Emeritus presentation, your confidence as a presenter grew each time we rehearsed. I was impressed.
I am excited to see how you will grow personally and professionally. Here’s to your journey!