I would add, that Paul McKinlay not only gives good advice but he lives it. As a young man in his very early twenties, he, together with two friends, coached my son Alex in Oakville Hockey. Paul was always a true professional, dealing with kids not that much younger than him but also parents much older, and as hockey parents sometimes are... full of opinions. As the "intern," he clearly stood out as someone going places, and time has proven that assessment true. If proof of the truth of these tips are needed, Paul is exhibit "A".
Your last point about EAs, clerks and administrative staffers is so on point. Having worked in those roles in the 80s and 90s for some super bosses who appreciate the position and person has tremendous impact and boosts workplace morale
Thanks for stopping by, but as the father of two adult new interns (one female, one male) I think your analysis is incorrect. In the initial series of 1-15, each point was 100% gender-agnostic. In this post, about 25% of #18 reflects the particular lived experience of a male author - but the other 75% works for women; the balance of #16-30 are also clearly gender-agnostic. If you have specific points to add that'll help an Intern navigate the "culture wars," I'd be open to sharing in Round #3.
I would add, that Paul McKinlay not only gives good advice but he lives it. As a young man in his very early twenties, he, together with two friends, coached my son Alex in Oakville Hockey. Paul was always a true professional, dealing with kids not that much younger than him but also parents much older, and as hockey parents sometimes are... full of opinions. As the "intern," he clearly stood out as someone going places, and time has proven that assessment true. If proof of the truth of these tips are needed, Paul is exhibit "A".
Your last point about EAs, clerks and administrative staffers is so on point. Having worked in those roles in the 80s and 90s for some super bosses who appreciate the position and person has tremendous impact and boosts workplace morale
Great piece for todays earnest "yoots".
Most of the advice seems to be directed at men; I guess that means that the women in the intern world are already well versed…..??
Thanks for stopping by, but as the father of two adult new interns (one female, one male) I think your analysis is incorrect. In the initial series of 1-15, each point was 100% gender-agnostic. In this post, about 25% of #18 reflects the particular lived experience of a male author - but the other 75% works for women; the balance of #16-30 are also clearly gender-agnostic. If you have specific points to add that'll help an Intern navigate the "culture wars," I'd be open to sharing in Round #3.
Excellent, excellent list - wish you'd been on Substack, Mark, when I was of intern-age.
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