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From Marketing Intern to Global Virtual Consultant: My X-Culture Journey The clock struck 7 PM, another day as a marketing intern done. But these past 4 months, my evenings were filled with a different kind of challenge: the X-Culture Global Collaboration competition. Imagine this: 6,100 students from over 135 universities in 30 countries, all collaborating virtually as international business consultants. We were a team of five, united by a common goal - crafting a winning strategy for a global company. Let me just say it wasn't all smooth sailing. Cultural differences popped up like unexpected plot twists, and time zones made communication an intricate dance. Juggling this with my final year college curriculum was a marathon, not a sprint. But with every hurdle crossed, our team grew closer, our understanding deeper. The result? Not just this International Business Certificate, but an incredible experience that pushed me beyond my comfort zone. We secured a "Good" rating for our final report, a testament to the collective effort of a truly global team. This journey from marketing intern to virtual consultant ignited a passion for international business. It's an experience and I'm eager to leverage in my future endeavors. #XCulture #GlobalCollaboration #InternationalBusiness #Teamwork P.S. A huge shoutout to X-Culture, Vas Taras, PES University and Ajay Massand for making this incredible opportunity possible!

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🎉 After 6 months of dedication, innovation, and collaboration, we were thrilled to celebrate the successful conclusion of our 2024 Business Impact Projects at Yunex Traffic! 🌟 🚦 From showcasing our mission through inspiring videos to pioneering virtual work experiences and revolutionizing our onboarding process, our emerging talent teams have truly left their mark on Yunex Traffic. 👏 A huge "well done" to our talented teams for their hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit! Their commitment to excellence has not only elevated Yunex Traffic but has also set the stage for future success. Anastasia Miah Dominik Romanek Erin Cutler Thendral Dhanabalan Excel Akporotu Ammar Ameen Ollie Thompson Blessy KJ Rhea Patel Muhammad Zain Punjwani Akul Bharadwaj B H Sam Paynter 🙏 A big thank you to the sponsors and subject matter experts for their guidance and support throughout this journey. Your invaluable insights have been instrumental in shaping the success of these projects. Wilke R. Paul B. Hannah Griffiths Preeti Sethi Paula Howells Amy Attwood Jan Fadden Lyndsey Rowe 💼 I extend my thanks to all those from the wider business who provided insight and expertise to our teams. Your collaboration and willingness to share your knowledge have been integral to the teams’ achievements.   #TeamYunexTraffic #BusinessImpact #Teamwork #Innovation #EmergingTalent #apprentices #interns #graduates #traffictransformers see less

💫 "What are you good at?" isn't just about listing your skills. It's about finding your Zone of Genius - that sweet spot where talent meets genuine enjoyment.   🔍 The Zone of Genius: A Key to Career Fulfilment In the journey to find career ikigai - where passion, mission, profession, and talent intersect - understanding your Zone of Genius provides crucial insights. This is a powerful framework for all career stages that we use on the My Digital Impact program at Barcelona Technology School so you can get the most out of your skills and discover how to truly enjoy your job.   Zone of Genius ✨ Things you do effortlessly that amaze others ✨ Activities you can do for hours without tiring ✨ Work that energises rather than drains you   On the program, we discuss "What would you do whether you were recognised for it or not?" For many this can reveal a pattern they hadn't noticed. One student realised they naturally gravitate toward bridging technical and business conversations, making complex concepts accessible to diverse audiences.   That's the magic of finding your Zone of Genius. It's not just about what you're good at (your Zone of Excellence), but about identifying where your talent creates the highest impact with the least resistance.   🎯 Try this reflection: Think of your most productive day recently. What were you doing that felt effortless yet produced remarkable results? That's often a clue to your Zone of Genius.   💭 What activities do you find yourself doing that feel both effortless AND energizing?   I'd love to hear your insights.   #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #ZoneOfGenius ____ In addition to my role as Director of Global Talent at Puig, I'm the Lead Professor for the Career Development Program at Barcelona Technology School, where I designed and deliver these interactive sessions.

👋 It's time to meet the team behind Jobed! We’re Gloria Gaggelli, Pietro Agnoli, Paula Bellesi Torralba, and Gabriele Patruno—four students from Politecnico di Milano united by a shared dream of improving the job market: both companies and students have their struggles in it, we say it's time for a win-win! We're putting together our diverse backgrounds in tech, engineering, and design to bring unique perspectives to solving this common problem. ✨ What drives us? ➡️ Empowering young talents to find meaningful opportunities. ➡️Helping companies discover the perfect match for their needs. ➡️Building a more collaborative and fulfilling job market for everyone. 🌟 Fun Fact: Jobed was born during the Milan University Startup Challenge 2024—a rollercoaster of brainstorming, late-night discussions, and the beginning of our team! We’re passionate, curious, and excited to share this journey with you. Follow us for updates and join our mission to revolutionize hiring! 💬 Who’s the most inspiring person on your career journey? We’d love to know—drop a comment below!

At our recent company summit, we brought together employees from across the globe to connect, energize, and align. Focusing on our internal relationships strengthens our ability to build and enhance external connections. We engaged in workshops on the latest technology, reflected on our achievements, and expressed gratitude for what drives CEI’s commitment to excellence. This summit was more than just a meeting; it was a powerful opportunity to unite and prepare to deliver exceptional experiences. Here’s to the dedication and energy that fuel our journey to create the most impactful shows! #CorporateEvents #EventManagement #AVSolutions #BusinessNetworking #EventPlanning #MeetingTech #CorporateGatherings #EventTech #ProfessionalEvents #EventInnovation #BusinessEvents #EventSuccess #CorporateMeetings #TechForEvents #GlobalEvents #GlobalSummit #AV #CorporateAV #Employee #InternalSummit #InternalMeetings #Annual #GetTogether #Workshops

Call For Projects This Summer! 🌍   Hey LinkedIn network! 😊 We at OpenHub are all about pushing boundaries and fostering innovation, and this summer, we’re taking it up a notch! We're thrilled to announce a new initiative that combines international vibes with local talent. 🌟   👩🎓 What’s Happening? We’re bringing together bright students from the US and Taiwan to collaborate with our Belgian interns. It’s a melting pot of ideas and cultures, right here at OpenHub! This initiative isn’t just about work; it’s about creating a dynamic exchange of perspectives that spark innovation and reinforce Belgian innovative power. 💡   🎯 How Will It Work? We’re inviting companies to submit projects that are ripe for innovation. Got a challenging project? A bright idea? Let’s hear it! We’ll kick off with a meeting to outline a project brief and set clear goals for our students' work period. It’s all about clarity and direction! 📝   💼 What About the Costs? Start small, think big! Each deliverable will represent roughly a week of student work. Hours are super affordable at just 20€/h? Why the fee?? So we can continue our work of bringing in international students and contributing to the diversity of our ecosystem.    🌈 Why You Should Get Involved: Meet and recruit international talents!  Inject fresh, global perspectives into your projects. Support the next generation of professionals. Be a part of something groundbreaking!   We’re super excited to see what we can achieve together this summer. 🌞 What project would you love to see brought to life by this vibrant team? Let us know in the comments below or by email at info@openhub.be and let’s make it happen! 💬✨   📢 Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments! 👇 #Innovation #Internship #GlobalCollaboration

𝐌𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐟^&!#*^ 𝐔𝐩 Especially as German I feel that it is somehow inherited in our culture to strive for perfection and to fear making mistakes. When I was working as an intern for 6 months in Sydney at German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce in the PR and Comms department I accidentally linked the wrong advertisement to the newsletter which was sent out to our 200+ members. Yup a typical intern goof-up. In the end we had to offer a special advertisement placement to apologize. Well my point is as Head of Product working in software development it is inevitable that we make mistakes, we just call them bugs. Mistakes give us the chance to #grow and #learn. Especially as a leader it is essential for me foster a #culture where team members feel #empowered to experiment, take risks, and yes, also make mistakes. By reframing failures as stepping stones to success, I think continuous growth and thriving can be cultivated. I think you all will wholeheartedly agree that #Innovation emerges by trial and error and each #iteration can encourage #creativity and #experimentation, ultimately making innovation systemic in the company. Recently I travelled to the US and I noticed quite glaringly that failure and mistakes are not only celebrated but in-fact embraced. 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵—𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺'𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘵.

Today at K7 Business Network, we had the pleasure of witnessing one of our talented interns, deliver an insightful presentation on City Branding. The energy, creativity, and depth of thought they brought to the discussion were truly inspiring! City branding isn’t just about logos or catchy slogans; it’s about creating an identity that reflects the soul of a city. It’s about answering questions like: 1) What makes this city unique? 2) What story does it want to tell the world? 3) How does it attract investors, tourists, and new residents while keeping its local community proud and engaged? A well-branded city turns its strengths—whether cultural heritage, economic opportunities, or natural beauty—into a cohesive narrative. This narrative becomes a beacon for growth, fostering pride among locals and curiosity from the outside world. But city branding isn’t just for municipal leaders. It’s a lesson for businesses and individuals alike: ✔️ What is your unique story? ✔️ What are you offering the world that no one else can? ✔️ How are you presenting your value to those who need it most? To our intern Mbah Lesky : Bravo on a job well done! You reminded us that whether it’s a city, a business, or an individual, strong branding is a gateway to transformation. To everyone reading this: What’s your brand saying about you? Let’s create something extraordinary together. #BrandYou #CityBranding #K7BusinessNetwork #EmpoweringGrowth

"Sam, you are living the life!!" My 3rd year was really fun, I got into finalist for 2 of the biggest competition in October 2023 both in technology and business case. Coincidently the finals was on the same day, hence the quote finalist of both, champion of none. I believe I achieve something no one had done before and no one ever will, attending 2 physical finals on the same day, although I lost in both but that was fine. At the same time I realized that, my time is up, is time to move to next stage of my life, something more than just competition. Then, an unexpected win in another AR/VR competition was a real confidence booster and I decided to go for a few more. On a random day on January, I received a call from Malaysia Huawei Seeds coordinator telling me she recommend me to go for Seeds Tour MWC 2024, she said the final decision lies with Huawei China which later on she called again saying I got the opportunity to Barcelona, Spain, that... was probably some of the best days of my life. And I saw they are recruiting Seeds ambassador, I tried my best but it was not enough, that's okay. After my time in Spain, I planned trilogy of my own, a good ending for my competition journey, well let's just say it didn't end with a good note but I saw my growth over the past 2 years of hustle. And I decided to focus more time on my academics which help me securing an oversea internship opportunity. I went back to my secondary school to share my experience, and went to Japan for 2 weeks in Kyutech. Oh, forgot to mention I got ambassadorship in Loreal and Samsung, I took the S24 Ultra the day I depart to Japan, got notified that I was going to Italy for Intern while in Japan and going to NUS during that time as well. I skipped my 3rd year last academic week in UPM to attend lectures in NUS, Singapore. Have to say it was worth it. 2 days after my finals ended, I arrived in Italy to start my intern, and here I am now writing this post. Not going to list down all the things I had done and joined in 3rd year because seems like people are stalking it. But a lot of things had happened, ups and down with most of them are ups. Things around me takes a lot of twist and turns before arriving and some weird things had been happening to me. I feel like my life is not playing a game with me but playing me. Let's leave this discussion as another post. "No I am not living the life, my life is playing me." ~ by me, a loading engineer