The Symba Blog
Symba Speaks on the World Bank Youth Summit Social Entrepreneurship Panel
Last week, CEO Ahva Sadeghi spoke on the Social Entrepreneurship Panel for The World Bank’s Global Youth Summit which commemorates #InternationalYouthDay. The Summit brought together over 300 young leaders from all over the world, and we were excited to be a part of this valuable conversation engaging the next generation of international leaders.
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Symba Goes to Prague & Lessons We’ve Learned in Our Startup Journey
CTO Nikita Gupta was recently invited to the Czech Technical University in Prague to give a talk on Symba’s journey and startup culture in the United States. Here are some key takeaways from her presentation and experience there.
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Internships Abroad: Best Practices for Finding, Landing, and Succeeding in an Internship Abroad
In today’s globalized economy, there is a growing demand for international graduates to join global workforces. An internship abroad could prove invaluable when it comes to getting a job as it will stand out on your resume. Here are some tips on how to find one and key considerations for landing and succeeding in an internship abroad.
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Life of an Intern Part One: Radhika Gupta
We are excited to launch our #LifeOfAnIntern series! Part One features CTO Nikita Gupta’s sister and Stratosphere IPS intern Radhika Gupta. Read about her amazing experience at her cybersecurity research internship in Prague.
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Tips for Interns by Interns
Internships can be some of the most valuable experiences for students and other professionals, but they can tricky to navigate. We asked 26 current and former interns what tips they would give to other interns. Here’s what they had to say.
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Why I Love My Interns: Marie Miller-Rodriguez, Colling Media
Symba is proud to announce the launch of our #WhyILoveMyInterns series! For our inaugural post, we are excited to feature Marie Miller-Rodriguez. Marie is the Creative Manager, Paid Social Media Optimizer, and Intern Manager at Colling Media, a marketing and advertising agency in Scottsdale, Arizona. We asked Marie a few questions about her experiences as an intern manager. Read on to see what she has to say about why she loves her interns.
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Top 5 Internship Program Must-Haves
Hosting valuable internship programs is essential for your company’s brand and recruitment practices. Here are the top 5 internship program must-haves to help you design an internship experience you can be proud of.
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YC Female Founders Conference: Key Takeaways and Why Every Female Founder Should Attend
A few weeks ago, Symba had the amazing opportunity to attend Y Combinator’s Female Founders Conference in Manhattan, New York. The conference was motivating, inspiring, and left us in awe at the power of female founders. Here are our key takeaways from the conference and why all female founders should attend.
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Top 5 Mistakes Interns Make and How to Avoid Them
Internships are meant for test driving a career. However, many interns often make mistakes that hold them back from a fully fruitful experience. Here are five mistakes to avoid during your internship to make the most out of your program.
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10 Best Practices for Managing Your Intern
Managing interns is easy… said no one ever! Each year during intern season, managers scramble to prepare the best internship experiences. We have identified 10 tips that will help you design an amazing internship experience for you and your intern. These best practices will help you build an internship program you can be proud of.
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