The Daily Front Row LIM College Insert

FEBRUARY 2017

SUSTAINABILITY

REIMAGINED FASHION MEETS

PHILANTHROPY

ECO CHICSTERS

MILLENNIAL MUSTS

LIM

COLLEGE STUDENT EDITION

EDITOR’SLetter

GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK

Editor in Chief

Maranda Janky Art Director Pheanny Phen Managing Editor Tonya Burks Executive Editor Seth Jubb Fashion Editor Ashleigh Uzoaru News Editor Nicol Maciejewska LIM Publication Supervisor John Deming

STELLA McCARTNEY Spring 2017

As we make our way into the world of style, we tend to see trends come and go. One major craze that’s been making waves over the past few years has been the idea of sustainability. While black (on black… on more black…) is the norm for the chic set, could it be that the color green is infiltrating the industry across all fashion platforms—and not just in the wearable sense?

In this special insert, students from LIM College delve into sustainable fashion to see who’s making sure their carbon footprint in the industry is minimal. We’re also serving up a totally inside look at emerging designer Jérôme LaMaar’s South Bronx luxe lifestyle, highlighting his trajectory to the top with his 5:31 Jérôme line.

Consulting Daily Team Creative Director Jill Serra Wilde Executive Editor Tangie Silva Deputy Editor Eddie Roche Photo Editor Hannah Turner-Harts Copy Editor Joseph Manghise Imaging Specialist George Maier

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Plus, we’ve dipped into the style archives to show how designers magically re-created classic trends (think the ’50s and beyond) for their Spring collections.

BRING ON THE JOIE! Serious fashion, serious sustainability.

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From all of us on the team, we hope you enjoy… and discuss!

Sincerely, Maranda Janky Editor in Chief

ON THE COVER: Frederikke Sofie in Stella McCartney Spring 2017 collection, photographed by firstVIEW.com.

MUSTHAVE SHOES “Hardware, grommets,

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Neil Barrett

Alexander Wang

Millennials are abuzz about the intersection of fashion and music. The most anticipated? FENTY BY RIHANNA’s Spring line, created in collaboration with PUMA. “I love the soft pastel colors,” says Mikayla Cumberbatch, a LIM student. “I’ll definitely be purchasing some footwear this spring.”

HE SAID, SHE SAID!

EDITORS’PICKS! OUR FAVE SPRING SHOWS

1. Alexander Wang

“The look is the perfect mix of menswear and femininity with just a touch of edginess.”—Tonya Burks

2. Gucci

“I’m so obsessed with this gorgeous sapphire blue coat that says Time to Travel! The Daffy Duck and Japanese floral embroidery are proof that this look is a wonder of the world in itself.”—Seth Jubb

3. Neil Barrett

“His look is pretty much me—a boxy silhouette with a slightly flare cropped pant, and right down to the sneakers. Though I would probably swap those out with a pop of color from my personal favorite pair of turquoise Nike Air Presto Ultra Flyknits.”

—Pheanny Phen

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NICOLE MILLER

Thoughts on sustainability?

It’s not always an obvious or easy solution.

Sustainability isn’t always realistic, even though it is necessary. I actually was an early user of polar fleece made from recycled plastic bottles in a previous collection.

Will it become more mainstream?

So far, I think there has been a lot more talk than actual results.

How do you work sustainable practices into your brand?

I am concerned about waste in the process, cutting back on using plastics and recycling when possible.

BIBHU MOHAPATRA

What are your thoughts on sustainability?

It is essential.

Will it become more wide-spread?

It has gone past a trend— now, the awareness has made the idea an inevitable choice.

Do you implement any processes to promote it within your brand?

I do work with my mills and weavers to ensure at least a percentage of fabrics they make for me are made sustainably.

MORE ECO-CHIC BRANDS TO LOVE!

NICHOLAS K. After experiencing the CFDA + Lexus Fashion Initiative, the idea of EDUN vertical production Ali Hewson and came when the designers her husband, Bono, are decided to convert 70 dedicated to the fair-trade percent of their brand’s world with their co-founded sweaters to alpaca wool brand, EDUN. By sourcing from Peru, where their production throughout the manufacturing entire continent of Africa, the takes place. brand’s partnerships within various communities are driving its sustainable efforts to continue its ethically charged journey.

and stone are just a few of the adornments that embellish Christopher Kane’s leather shoes this season. With the perfect pop of red lining on the soles, these wearable works of art are the ideal compliment to your look this spring.”

—Maranda Janky

HEARD “I WAS EXCITED FOR DRIES VAN NOTEN’S SPRING COLLECTION. ANYTHING HE DOES IS EXCITING, ECLECTIC, AND ALSO MAKES A STATEMENT. ALL THE PRINTS, SILHOUETTES AND ACCESSORIES THIS SEASON ARE SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL. PLUS, HE DOESN’T USE REAL FUR OR FEATHERS!” —SOUKAYNA DIENG, a visual merchandising major from LIM’s Class of 2018

MERCADO GLOBAL STUDY Mercado Global is saving NY the day for rural indigenous Based out of Montreal, women around the world.

Study NY’s owner Tara St. The brand sought out talented James is on a mission to mold artisans to turn their the minds that are learning meticulous handcrafting skills about the importance of having into income. These women ethical awareness. Since landing can now successfully call in NYC in 2004, St. James has themselves business prided herself on keeping her owners after seeing production and ethical fabrics their talents at work in local while also collaborating the marketplace. with skilled textile artisans on a greater global scale.

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ECO-FRIENDLY Sustainable fashion is no longer a new or “futuristic” idea. Today, making truly environmentally conscious designs is easier than ever.

From employee rights to fair trade, here’s how to achieve it.

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BY SETH JUBB

Introducing a biodegradable, sustainable wool sneaker that also keeps your feet smelling fresh.

With bright and flashy shoes out of the picture, these simple, minimalistic, and all-natural shoes are both high-performance and great for everyday wear.

DOUBLE VISION Crafting Plastics Studio is the brainchild of Verena Michels and Vlasta Kubusova, who are students at Berlin University of the Arts.

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This new and inventive garment is changing the name of the game for fashion. Not only do these electric threads provide the weather with GPS and Wi-Fi capabilities, but they also purify the air surrounding them! “Cold plasma technology is a really high voltage that splits up the particles in the air,” says Borre Akkersdijk, designer of Byborre. “It grabs the dust and then it drops, so all the bad particles in the air go down to the ground.” While not yet able to be mass-produced due to the fact that the BB suit is not washable, keep an eye out for it in the near future!

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EYEWEAR CRAFTING PLASTICS STUDIO These sunglasses are made of bio-plastic, then cut by laser or shaped with heat. Next, they’re colored with food or skin pigments.

By using 100 percent renewable sources, it’s now possible to use high-tech machinery with a craft-oriented approach to make chic, essential accessories.

T ECH BEAT BYBORRE

New York designer Nikolas created a series of three-patterned shirts that change color depending on the level of air pollution surrounding them. A color-changing dye allows one to react to particle pollution, another to carbon monoxide, and the last to radioactivity.

“I definitely see a future in responsive clothing,” Nikolas says. “The purpose of Aerochromics is to transform the way we will navigate our urban spaces in the future. The air quality around us all will soon become completely unsafe.

Our solution to this problem should not only be to prevent pollution but also learn how to cohabitate with poor air quality until it’s fixed.”

SWIMWEAR ERAY CARBAJO This bikini is environmentally conscious swim gear designed with a cutting-edge clean technology called “Sponge,” which aims to help clean the body of water the wearer is swimming in. Your recreation is now an eco-friendly activity, one stroke at a time!

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luxe Known to some of the locals as “the Mayor of the South Bronx,” Jérôme LaMaar of 5:31 Jérôme and 9J started his career at the age of 15. From working at brands like Baby Phat and dressing celebrities such as Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian, this New York native knows the true meaning of hard work paying off. With a lot of exciting news on the horizon, LaMaar continues to make his mark on the ever-evolving New York fashion scene. Here’s what you need to know about this emerging fashion creative and the up-and-coming South Bronx neighborhood in which his brand and boutique reside.

By maranda janky photography By stefania curto Tell us about your upbringing.

I grew up in an area called Soundview in the Bronx.

I’m a military brat, but we didn’t have to move around—we were very stationary—because my mom worked for the United States Post Office. So we would wake up at the crack of dawn and start our day. That was a really big thing for a kid growing up in New York; I was early to everything—time is important. I had a pretty decent upbringing because I have two amazing parents who are hardworking and funny and smart, and I think that’s why I’m such a happy person. I have a big family: one older brother and two younger sisters, and we all have very different interests. My mom allowed us to explore more than most parents would. I’m the hippie in the family.

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family is what inspired you to get involved in fashion so early?

Yes, I think seeing that I wanted something and kind of mapping out how to get there was instilled in me at an early age. If you wanted something, you had to work for it. So I knew that I could get to Baby Phat sooner than I could get to Versace. Wanting to work for Versace was a dream of mine when I was 15.

How did you hook up with Baby Phat?

I was part of an Honor Society at the High School of Art and Design, and they had a program for young creatives to do internships within the industry. So I didn’t know what was going on there, but I just knew that I wanted to work for Baby Phat.

In 2001, that brand was so popular…

Yeah, I think that was it! I remember saying, “I’m going to work there, I’m going to work there.” And, by

manifestation, or something, they were at this panel discussion the school was hosting for the Honor Society. These amazing executives were on the panel, and they were interviewing each young designer, young creative, or young thinker. They interviewed each of us to figure out what we were about and where we’d be placed.

It’s like destiny.

It was definitely destiny because before Baby Phat, my first job was at Key Foods. I was the first male cashier ever to work there. And I kept saying to everyone while stocking things on the shelves, “I’m not going to be here long because I am going to be working for Baby Phat, guys. So you guys can stay in your average lives, but I am going to work for Baby Phat. Watch.” I kept saying it every night. I knew I was going to work for them. And it just so happens

“I think sustainability is very important, but i’m not a hempy hippie. i’m more of a glamorous, psychedelic hippie.” that about three months later, Baby Phat found me.

Did you have time to go to college?

I went to FIT and studied fashion design with an upper division in fabric styling.

Were you still at Baby Phat during your college career?

Yes, I actually still owe FIT my last semester, so technically I didn’t graduate. They wanted me to do internships there and I responded with, “I have my own interns; I’m already working.” It was my senior year. I had already been working all throughout high school and college.

What made you leave the company?

I went from Baby Phat to Chado Ralph Rucci as an apprentice, where I learned craftsmanship about real clothesmaking. He was the only American couturier at that time. I learned so much there, like how to make good quality clothing. So I said to myself, “My legacy will be fusing streetwear and couture. True high-end craftsmanship.” There’s no one who can say that they’ve done both hip-hop and streetwear, and transition the following week to work for a couturier.

[Rucci] adored me, and he taught me a lot. It was magical. My life is a dream, as far as I see it.

When did you have the idea to open up your boutique, 9J? This has always been a concept of mine because of trends. Seeing that there’s a lack of respect for emerging designers, they always look to the bigger brands, and never to the smaller guys. And being that I have my own brand, it was doing really well. It was on celebrities and sold in certain places, like Dover Street Market, but I noticed that when I would meet with bigger department stores, they would always ask what other stores I was in—which is fine because they want to know if you can deliver and they want to know if anyone has picked up on you—but that doesn’t help a designer who is trying to start his or her career. So by the grace of God and manifestation, this store made sense to develop at the right time for

emerging designers, design students, and I’m also on Fashion Week this season, it allows me to relax going to be picking up bigger brands soon. a little more. But we usually work here or different Are you still showing 5:31 Jérôme in other locations across the Bronx. stores?

What was it like when you nabbed Beyoncé, Kim No. As of now, it’s all strictly in 9J. Brands still ask Kardashian, and other celebrities as clients? me to show in their space, but I’m not interested. I’m It was so magical. This is the reason everything is the more interested in the story, the process, and the way it is. When I started my second season in 2014, creativity, and I think that’s the most important thing there was a purple coat with crystals that I had, and I that we’re lacking in New York, and as an industry. kept showing it to different buyers. I had been saying, We’re losing the factor of what is design. So now I “This is going to be a big coat! It’s going to be all can design something awesome—and this space also about embellishment.” At the time, the industry was works as a showroom for some people—but we can not about embellishment—it was about minimalism, do customized work for clients here, too. People love and my whole world is about maximalism. But when it. It’s just an old way of looking at the industry, which I was showing the plum jacket to all the department is important because I feel stores—and it was a simple wool, like we’re missing out on so plum coat with giant crystals— inside look Some of the fashion-forward many amazing opportunities they didn’t get it. I asked myself, items available at LaMaar’s 9J Boutique in to—on the flip side—fix our “What’s going on? I know I’m the South Bronx. environment and have less making something very original. landfills with merchandise They want original designs, so that we don’t wear. It just why am I not getting recognition?” makes it smarter in a way that So I gave the jacket to Beyoncé’s most designers and retailers people, and three days later she have not looked at it as. wore it. Those same buyers then Based on what you started contacting me for the coat. have mentioned about Beyoncé was the first, and she’s being environmentally always been the most supportive conscious, what are your of my brand. Her mom comes here feelings on sustainability? to shop, too. I can honestly say I think sustainability is that no one has ever brought Ms. very important, but I’m Tina to the Bronx but me. not a hempy hippie. I’m How does it feel to not be doing more of a glamorous, New York Fashion Week this psychedelic hippie. I like season? glamour, I like shine, I Love it! Fashion Week is great for like abundance; I’m not editors, but it’s not so great for recycled. My interpretation designers in the sense that we to being sustainable is having do spend a lot of our money. I’m something vertical: We can also part of the dialogue, but this make the goods here in the is the first season that I won’t store and sell them here as be part of it, which is going to well. To me, that’s a smaller be interesting. But I feel happy, carbon footprint than a lot of because I have something else other brands can say, and it that I am developing. I’m planning keeps it local. I can actually something really special for make things here in the Bronx, influencers in a secret location which is awesome. here in the Bronx…. I want it to be Where do you make your a really cool experience. I want collections? people to come to the Bronx and Well, here, right where we’re experience it…. Because, in a way, sitting! We get our machines this is the last frontier. The Bronx back here and we sew. This is is the last frontier of New York, a cute salon area right now, and it’s about to be so epic, and but because I’m not working I’m happy to be a part of it. ß

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Designers are true alchemists, constantly reimagining, recycling, and reinventing the wheel of fashion from season to season.

See how some of today’s biggest visionaries have explored the archives of style to celebrate what fashion threads were popular throughout the past six decades—but with a hint of modern flair.

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We had a flashback to the ’60s at the Menswear Spring 2017 shows this past fall. Whether it was mod sport jackets (think Timo Weiland) or Jimi Hendrix inspired florals, there was a serious nostalgia moment happening on the runways. Designers like N.Hoolywood and Tommy Hilfiger had this decade on their minds, dressing models in classic blazers and sport coats but adding a slightly looser silhouette to the mix. Prada opted for a hippieesque backpacker look complete with electric colored sandals and sweaters with a retro feel.

—Pheanny Phen

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There’s no escaping the ’90s. The decade always seems to find its way back into fashion almost every year, and this season is no different. From Alexander McQueen to Kenzo to Louis Vuitton, designers all over the world have included ’90s elements. Chanel paid homage to the Fresh Prince himself with the backward caps and out-of-the-box colorful prints, while CHANEL Public School dedicated its collection to the preppy styles of the day.

Something for everyone!

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Is it any wonder that a decade of teased hair, print-on-print mash-ups, and ultrachic pop stars like Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, and Boy George is worth revisiting? Throughout the Spring season, many designers are drawn to outspoken fashion statements, like the ones seen in the early days BALENCIAGA of MTV. Designer Jeremy Scott channeled his inner retro baby with bright colors, miniskirts, radical sunglasses, and graphic-print tops.

Vivienne Westwood and Balenciaga took a more understated approach by reintroducing masculine suiting and the shoulder-pad craze that was a staple for working women on Wall Street. And last but not least, Saint Laurent flaunted a leather-and-lace look that would have looked right at home on Madonna during her early years.

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Once again Missoni sent out a series of its signature crochet designs in an array of vivid colors that eternally have a true ’70s vibe.

Meanwhile, Valentino’s Spring 2017 collection included bohemian maxi dresses, which would have looked right at home on style-setters like Bianca Jagger. Rodarte Spring 2017 captured the Wild West style of the ’70s through leather fringe jackets and cowboy boots. Gucci included flares and necktie blouses in its Spring 2017 collection, both of which were favorites for men and women during the decade.

—Nicol Maciejewska

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Luisa Beccaria sent a look down her runway that looked like it originated from a time machine: She layered an A-line dress over a classic button-up. Dresses were cinched at the waist and flared at the hip, creating defined A-line silhouettes, while the Queen Anne neckline was brought back in collections like Carolina Herrera’s. On the other hand, Coach went with a more masculine take on the era: leather jackets, cuffed denim, and leather lace-up boots.

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The aughts cannot be remembered without “jorts,” “jelts,” and “jirts.” Jean shorts, jean belts, and jean shirts have us reminiscing moments like Britney and Justin’s matching ensemble at the 2001 AMAs. A decade that is both recent and yet still being reimagined made us love crop tops, low-rise denim, and the babydoll look. Marques Almeida showed us that it is possible to reinvent the Texas Tuxedo with a brocade jacket, MARQUES ALMEIDA frayed sleeve, and metal grommet button belt. OffWhite threw the rule book out the window by mashing up feminine and masculine tailoring to show an effortlessly chic girl boss.

And Marc Jacobs took us back to our childhood when he showcased the very same icy purples and mismatched prints that we played with on our 1999 Millennium American Girl Dolls.

—Seth Jubb

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jason wu Off-the-shoulderribbed dress, $1,195, jasonwu.com for store locations

Stella McCartney Eliana dress, $1,645, stellamccartney.com

pomellato Tango ring,$13,000, pomellato.com

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Matt & Nat Sheenan in royal bag, $145, mattandnat.com

gucci Stripped wool-blend crepe track pant, $1,980, net-a-porter.com

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Stella McCartney AQUAZZuRA Brooklyn jacquard ankle boot, $825, aquazzura.com for store locations

This mix of cobalt shades from the spring 2017 collections will sustain you all season long.

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miu miu Peep-toe platform, $890, miumiu.com

saint laurent Paisley-print silktwill scarf, $345, net-a-porter.com

christian louboutin Pigalle Follies heels, $675, christianlouboutin.com

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Working in the fashion industry is not only cutthroat, but it’s tough to know which brand or company could be the right fit. With the generation of millennials now making up the largest part of the U.S. population, companies have ample choices when picking candidates who suit their needs. We met with two industry professionals who place college grads to see what companies look for in the interview room. On the flip side, we also chatted with a few current LIM College students to get a sense of what they look for in a future employer, what they hope to get out of a job, and what ultimately motivates them to be hardworking in this fast-paced business.

hr professionals 1. MaryKate Kane, Senior Freelance Account Manager, NY Fashion and Retail Division, 24 Seven Valerie McElrath, Human Resources Manager, Paul Stuart

Where do people go wrong during an interview?

MaryKate Kane: Candidates aren’t prepared, don’t do their research, don’t really understand the role and company, don’t clearly explain their experience to the client, and are too casual.

Valerie McElrath: An Interview is an opportunity for you to share your own personal experience and accomplishments. Sometimes candidates can focus too much on goals that were achieved in a group or team setting. Although being able to work collaboratively is important, remember this is your time to shine and highlight your skills and achievements!

What advice would you give about how to nail an interview?

MaryKate: Research the company, be on time, have plenty of copies of your résumé, know who you are meeting and their background, make yourself stand out, and prove why you want to work for the company!

Valerie: Come prepared with past situational examples to support your behavioral repertoire. Hiring managers want to listen to real life experiences where you demonstrated a particular skill and/or behavior.

What are you looking for in a candidate?

MaryKate: Smart, team player, someone who is ready to jump in and wear many hats, someone who thinks outside the box, and someone who is motivated!

Valerie: There are many aspects of interest employees would share about the company. I think one of the most rewarding benefits of working for a smaller organization is that employees have the opportunity to work more cross-functionally among departments. Our culture also nurtures employees’ sense of individuality and creativity while fostering teamwork and the communication of ideas.

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What do you look for in an employer?

Mikayla Schohl: When I’m looking for a potential employer I’m always looking for compatibility. I want to make sure that I will be able to work well with the people that I will be working with.

They are interviewing me, but I’m also interviewing them. I look out for opportunity as well. I like to know that the potential company offers opportunities for growth, not only as an employee but as a company. Lastly, I look for an employer who is challenging and intriguing. I like to have fun and enjoy my work!

Christie Tyler: I look for a boss/team that is really dedicated and that will inspire me to work hard and stay creative. I also love a strong, positive work environment and definitely look for that in an employer atmosphere.

Thomas Goonan: One of the most important qualities that I try to find in companies is how active they are in implementing corporate social responsibility. Working for a company that implements initiatives to better the local community and impact the lives of its employees differentiates a standard company from one that excels.

Catherine Roberts-Capak: I want to work for an employer that offers great pay and benefits, such as 401(k), health insurance, paid vacation, sick days, and holidays off. Also, if the employer is within a small/medium-size company, the corporate culture should be accepting, helpful, and friendly. Does the employer promote within and are there positions open so that people can grow with the employer? All these factors help me choose one particular company over another.

Lola Killian: I like an employer that I know is invested in my growth with the company. Do they see me as an integral part of achieving their vision for the company’s future? It’s also important for an employer to provide you with a balance between support/training and empowerment/freedom to make decisions on behalf of the company.

What do you hope to get out of a job or internship?

Mikayla: For every job or internship I get involved with, I am always looking for experience and to learn. I hope to walk out with a new perspective on something or a new skill that I can apply to my everyday life or my career choice. I also hope to gain connections. I like to keep myself in a large network, because you never know what opportunities will arise!

Christie: I hope that I can always learn something new after working at a job or internship. There is no such thing as having too many skills or knowing too much, so I really look for a position that can teach me as much as possible. That way I can grow as a person and as a working individual.

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Brands/Companies Millennials Want to Work For

Nike • Target • Jordan • Adidas • Macy’s • JC Penney • Converse • Vans • Ralph Lauren • Forever 21 • Victoria’s Secret • Levi’s • Chanel • Under Armour • AÉropostale Source: businessinsider.com

Thomas: Ideally, working a job or an internship is much more than committing hours to a schedule. For me, one of the biggest takeaways in any job or internship can be the personal impact I’ve made in the company by applying my knowledge in a real setting.

Catherine: I hope to get the best experience out of my internship and jobs while learning a ton of information, processes, and being able to expand my general knowledge within this field.

Lola: To feel like I have created something unique through my role.

It’s important to have something to show for the time you spent with any given organization. I always hope to feel proud of my work and what I have accomplished.

What is your biggest motivation to be a hard worker?

Mikayla: The simple satisfaction of knowing that my hard work created something of importance is the biggest motivation. I work hard because I want to do well for myself and be able to help others. I want to learn in the process, too. My motivation is what drives me to continue to work hard and create opportunities for myself that I will be proud to have been a part of.

Christie: Honestly, I think having deadlines and having a little bit of pressure put on me motivates me to get a job done and work even harder.

Thomas: My biggest motivation has always been wanting to help people who are committed to their work into the positions they want and see them succeed. That is why human resources has been a passion of mine ever since I started my college education.

Catherine: My biggest motivation to work hard is mostly pay and rewards that are received after working really hard and finding a job that follows your passion and what you love to do.

Lola: I am motivated to work hard because I want to reach my full potential. I think it’s important for people to get to know themselves by focusing and committing to something. Internships can be a great way to get to know yourself better, as you realize your strengths, weaknesses, and unique talents. ß

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