How to find the right internship for who you want to become. The Linnifian approach

If you’re trying to educate yourself right into choosing an authentic direction as a future programmer, keep on reading.

We know what it’s like as a tech-lover, as a programmer in the making, to find meaning in what you do. If not yet, you will soon realize that your contribution to the world, code-wise, can mean much more than responsive and smart algorithms working seamlessly. The fundamentals of tech have been established and it is now that early-adapters realize what really makes the difference in the long run. 

Given that the tech world knows ‘how’ to deliver whatever it is needed, code-brainiacs, we have to break it to you. It's time we decide for ourselves ‘what’ is our part in technologizing the reality we are living in. 

How to choose your internship to follow a more broad and soulful perspective code-wise? 

Let’s see what mattered for our Linnifians, and how they resonated with our vision.

Note 1: You might start to feel an urge to become tech-friends with these people.

Note 2: We might know how to help you with that.

First things first: Check to see if you resonate with the company values

It’s loud and clear that good internships can propel you exponentially in the work field. That’s speed, but what about direction? The thing is while being already far ahead on a road, the key turning points in your career get blurred. Creating a perspective map at the beginning of your career brings prioritization in your default programs. By staying focused yet flexible, using this method will always highlight your values. And those are the always ‘go-to’ when in doubt.

Here, at Linnify, there’s much more going on than just a regular internship. Aside from passion for technological development, we are all sharing a set of values that make us who we are and, most importantly, keep us united towards what we want to become. These values build the bridge between humanity and cutting-edge technology.

‘I was instantly drawn to Linnify. After I researched their culture and values, the feeling was even more amplified. Plus, the recruitment process was fun and enjoyable.’ - Mateiu Bianca

Being yourself should never scare you

Treasuring authenticity has a unique way of perpetuating a good rhythm of evolution: both personal and technological, and that’s something we felt over the years. It’s more of an ‘if you want to go fast, go alone if you want to go far, go together’ approach to growth, and we stand by it. And our Linnifians seem to see eye to eye on this one.

‘Why did I choose Linnify? Because it is a smaller company with a fresh and youthful feel to it.’ - Iulia Mureșan

Our team is passionate about growth and understands how diversity, when well managed, creates harmony and enhances value. That’s a must-have asset in any long-term development plan. This is what puts the authenticity of each individual in the spotlight to further create solid collaborations and successful teamwork.

‘They seemed friendly and open-minded, I didn't actually feel that I was interviewed/evaluated, it felt more like an open conversation, and I think that had a huge impact on my decision to take the offer for the internship.’ - Sebastian Neagrău

You’re the creator of your future

Future wise, we are all about vision. All about innovation and the process of understanding it at the core. Why? To become undeniably able to build 'unshakably'. 

‘I'm sure this internship is the best place for an open-minded eager learner.’ - Adina Oros

Here at Linnify, our team has the chance to experience a work environment that offers them enough space to grow both as a professional and as a person. We believe each individual is unique and that is why we encourage each other to pursue our passions. Nothing is impossible and no dream is too big when you have the right amount of support.

‘No matter what you want to become as a grown-up, you should join a community like Linnify and see for yourself how authenticity, unity, and vision can go a very, trust me, very long way.’ - Iulia Mureșan

Choose your companions well. In tech and beyond

Nonetheless, this is a home of tech lovers and their associated activities. Learning to code can often become a dreadful skill to sharpen but legend says that with the right companions any task can downsize considerably. 

‘So I was learning Python and Django, but I was working with my friends and soon-to-be friends.’ - Victor Pădurean

By far the most popular and exciting event in our internships was the hackathon, a highlight for everyone involved. The hackathon was that one-of-a-kind experience that offered our interns a more clear understanding of the different processes that take place within a tech team. We are talking about a 24-hour continuous programming event that involves the perfect mix of work, fun, and endless surprises.

 ‘Best all-nighter so far (hackathon).’- Adrian Chereghi

For where there are many, the power enhances, it may become pretty obvious why we stand by unity as one of our core values. A community that optimizes performance is a goal of any visionary. Perhaps the way we sometimes highlight this matter is through the smiles on everyone’s faces. But, if you don’t believe these very words, maybe our last year’s interns would speak to you more clearly as they’re recalling what stuck with them beyond the internship:

‘Having good laughs with the mobile team daily, the teambuilding, learning a lot in such a short timespan.’- Sebastian Neagrău

How powerful is it when someone says ’let's instead of ’you go do it’? The internship mentors were all part of the process themselves. This way they understand the power of involvement in the process of learning. They understand the struggles and can empathize with what you’re going through. You might learn and unlearn many algorithms as you come along. We get it and we’re here to make it work. 

‘My mentors were fully dedicated, my colleagues so passionate, the project so challenging. The work environment is completely free of the 9 to 5 stereotypes.’ - Iulia Mureșan

Frankly, this is far from just a program if you allow your mind to adapt to a new and innovative learning environment. It’s special to have people mirroring your values and respecting your individuality. Depends, of course, on what family means to you, but we feel that we are getting better at reinterpreting this concept every day. 

‘Andrada, our former lab teacher, let us know about the Linnify team and how much it resembles more of a family than a team.’ - Victor Pădurean

Transcend into this year's Linnifian internship

Let us now dare you evolve with us. Now you know that this is more than just an internship. It is established as a two-act experience that will change your thinking. It’s a dare to innovate, to simplify life.

We found out you're looking for us, and we knew there’s only one thing to do: an official invitation to embark into the new Full Digital Transcendence, this year’s Linnify internship opportunity.

Our digital projects focus on simplifying users' experiences in Health, Wellbeing, Education, and other Life sciences. So, if you have the courage to fully transcend your experiences, if you dream about making a change if you are mad about coding and see beyond it, just push play. 

With around 500 aspiring candidates per year, we started to better manage the difficult task of picking the ones who resonate most with our values. For over the eight weeks, the interns at Linnify are not only invited to become part of the team but to also have a taste of what it’s like to authentically own your growth and become confident in the future you envision.

At the end of your Full Digital Transcendence internship, you will have a better understanding of three key digital characteristics: 

• How to create software products fit for a market.
• What makes a product design attractive and engaging.
• How to express a vision into a digital product through front and backend.

As you probably guessed by now, you brainiac, this year we go full-stacked. Front-end: Angular/Typescript, backend: Python/ NodeJS and cloud: Google Cloud. 

The first act of the internship consists of 3-weeks of mentored learning: getting to know the technologies, to then be able to move to the 5-week second act: coding on a project.

‘No matter what happens to my unexpected future made up of unexpected butterfly wing taps, domino pieces falling onto each other and whatnot, I will always think about the team at Linnify and how they can create this beautiful thing for themselves, for whoever wants to join them on their journey towards simplifying life through innovation and for the people at the receiving end of the wonderful products they develop.’ - Iulia Mureșan

Create an account and submit your application by the 31st of May.

Our Linnifians have prepared even more insightful ways to better introduce you to what it’s like. Stay tuned.