Improvement is Critical

What is the one piece of advice you would give to an incoming co-op?

SHM grants their co-ops the opportunity to make an impact. And as a co-op, you feel appreciated and capable of completing tasks that are designated to you. Some companies do not utilize their co-ops to their full potential and push them to succeed during their 6 months as a full-time employee. SHM does, and they do it well. If you are willing to put in the work, you will be assigned meaningful projects that really help with daily operations of the company and help make SHM the great brand that it is today.

That being said, the advice I would give to the incoming co-ops is to make the best of your opportunities and don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Working in a professional environment is not always an easy adjustment, and at sometimes can be intimidating. SHM does everything within its power to make sure you have a smooth transition. However, the only way to truly accommodate yourself is to be confident in your abilities and embrace every project you do (own your work). Every project you complete, know that you have done something significant and you have improved in some way. Improvement is critical. Strive to get better on each task that you do, so that next time a similar assignment approaches you will be assertive.