John Youssef has one goal for his summer internship: leave with no regrets.

That means performing well in his role on the Client Solutions Group Client Specialty Hardware team within Inside Sales, and networking both in and out of sales to grow his knowledge of the business and learn of areas he might want to pursue after graduation.

A mechanical engineering turned business analytics major at the University of Texas at Dallas, John values both technical and social business skill. “I like having my options open,” John says. “I think I can be great at whatever I put my mind to.”

John is interested in eventually taking on a leadership role in the future. “I'm really big on good hospitality and seeing people grow, so I would like to be put in a managerial position where I can mentor people and just be there support system,” he says.

John shares how he's harnessing the power of networking to make the most of his internship experience. 

Network After:

For John, networking won’t conclude with his internship at the end of the summer. His openminded attitude means he’s interested in a number of different development programs at Dell. Keeping in touch with the connections he’s making this summer might may help him line up a position after he graduates from college. “Maybe if they have a job opening, they'll remember me and reach out if I could be a good fit,” John says.

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