The Intern Diaries (S2E7): “The One Where the Interns Were Really Busy!”

While the “I’ll be there for you” theme song plays, we are also there for all our interns. Preparing them with many lunch-and-learns, learning series and one-on-one meetings to help further their career for multiple seasons and a reunion special. Our highly anticipated featured guest stars this week hailed from the marketing and recruitment teams. Hill Wealth Management also made a cameo! On this week’s episode, there is a lot to unpack…so stay tuned!

“18 pages FRONT AND BACK” – Ross Geller

Starting the week off strong (and unlike Ross and Rachel, not on a break), recruitment stars Colleen Savell and Brandy LeCoure had some very pivot-al advice to share. The learning series was focused on how to build a resume, making it unique but still professional. Our friends learned what to include, take out, add and adjust, as well as page limits. In essence, don’t pull a Rachel… one page is enough! And make sure to copy edit, because we know future employers will not be impressed with your “compuper skills.” This session was a huge hit! Office of program management intern (and aspiring hand model) Evan Echlin shared that they gave him “specific actions we can apply to our resumes and inside information on what stands out.” We love any excuse to get more attention; don’t let anyone steal your wind!

“So it seems like this internet thing is here to stay, huh?” – Chandler Bing

What goes better with the intern-et then marketing? The answer is nothing! There was an iconic scene on the 28th floor with Chief Marketing Officer Meghan McCartan and our fellow castmates that came along for the ride. They talked about trends, design and the creation of the well-th brand and campaign. Digging deeper into the “Unagi” perspective of full awareness, they even talked about how they came to Hightower and the roles they love to work in. We can’t all be Dr. Drake Ramoray on Days of Our Lives after all…

The lunch-and-learn proved to be more successful than Joey’s attempts at French. They were so distracted by the laugh track that we all forgot to take a picture! Below is a simulation of the event, which took place in, appropriately, the Golf Simulator room in our fancy 4^th floor lounge.

The day kept getting better because while Joey never shares his food, the 4th floor sure does! Ice cream, you scream and Phoebe Buffay probably would scream too for the building-sponsored ice cream social. I mean, who doesn’t enjoy a delightful treat to keep the summer day cool?!

“Why don’t you stop worrying about sounding smart and just be yourself?” – Monica Geller

Although Monica was just trying to help Joey with his love life, we think Andrew Hill from Hill Wealth Management would most likely agree with her statement. In his learning series presentation, he spoke about entrepreneurship and the mindset to be a successful businessperson/transponster, just like Chandler Bing! (Maybe, it’s still not clear what he does…) L&D intern Sarah Welch described him as, “so personable and great at telling stories and using analogies.” She said, “It was super engaging as Andrew Hill talked us through all the traits necessary to maintain an entrepreneurial mindset. As someone about to start their career, hearing from him was inspiring and motivating.” A latte in an oversized cup from Central Perk sounds great right about now. Should there be a coffee bar social next?

Could this internship BE any better?

Three commercial breaks, tons of guest stars and some kind-of funny puns later, this episode of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is coming to an end. Don’t be sad, it’s “to be continued…” with next week’s post of the Intern Diaries! To cheer you up, please enjoy some miscellaneous pictures of our favorite friends!

*Cue End Scene Credits*

Tune in next week to see what the interns are moving the needle on with their dynamic synergies.