Interns of UiPath: inspiring career tips from ambitious interns

Being humble is one of our values. We embrace keeping an open mind and acknowledge that learning never ends, as allowing space for different ideas can often lead to remarkable breakthroughs. The person next to you can be one of the most accessible learning resources, and by taking the time to listen, you can gain a whole new perspective and discover novel approaches. We often hear advice, particularly career advice, from more senior leaders. On Intern Day, we decided to flip that narrative on its head and asked to hear from our interns. Check out what our interns had to say!

Mira is from a small idyllic town near Brașov, Romania. She studied Computer Science at the University of Bucharest and worked as a Junior Software Engineer before interning at UiPath. Besides loving everything art-related, she enjoys drinking lots of coffee!

"I think it's important to be comfortable with ambiguity and willing to learn," Mira shares. "Nowadays, technology is changing day by day, constantly redefining the way it shapes our lives. As young software engineers, we don't know all the variables. Many situations make us realize how little we know. Nonetheless, however overwhelmed we may be, we need to stay curious. We should embrace the unknown, play out each opportunity and learn relentlessly."

Sourya is from Kolkata, India, spending his internship in our Bangalore office. He is a college undergraduate at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. Apart from his interests in software, he enjoys racket sports and cooking.

"Looking back, I would ask my younger self to go out there and interact with as many people as possible," Sourya shares. "I've come to realize that personal and professional growth is almost solely driven by experiences and advice from others, as diverse walks of life as possible. I used to be a little shy and reserved when I was younger (somehow, now I'm not!), and I would have loved to let the little me know that he is blessed, and everyone around him is rooting for him!"

Luca is an ambitious student, passionate about innovating and learning. This internship is Luca's first job, and he's surprised with how much he's enjoying working! While his personal life looks very different now, he embraces the change and appreciates the routine of coming into the office and working on something that genuinely interests him.

Along his early career journey, Luca learned that it's important to surround yourself with those who motivate you to excel. "My colleagues' attitude has impressed me from the start," he expresses. "The genuine interest people have in the product and its development stand out and mean the most to me because there is a common focus on learning and expanding the knowledge base."

Christopher is a first-generation Romanian-American with a passion for identifying and solving customer pain points across software products, and in AI particularly. He is a rising senior, completing his degree in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology. In his free time, he loves traveling, spending time outdoors, and enjoying the company of his friends and family.

Christopher advises us to be curious and not afraid to ask more questions. "The more you ask, the more you'll learn. The more you learn, the better you'll become." He describes how he's always loved meeting new people, whether it be at school, work, or in public, and enjoys learning from others' experiences. "Being curious about people's experiences, ambitions, and hobbies," he's found, "has made networking easier and more fruitful."

Bridget is from Alexandria, Virginia. She is a rising senior at Colorado College, studying Business, Economics, and Society, with a minor in History. On top of her studies, work, social life, and travels, Bridget also balances playing on the college women's lacrosse team.

"I think that to be successful in the workforce, it's so important to be adaptable," she states. Bridget has learned "things can change at the flip of a switch, and it is important to be proactive rather than aggravated when plans change."

The interns at UiPath are definitely a never-ending source of valuable insights! It's inspiring to see how much can be accomplished in a short time. Even more inspiring is the way our interns have embraced their newfound autonomy and the responsibility that comes with it. Thank you for being part of our team and inspiring us all!