Internships and Career Decision-Making: Connecting the Dots

Why Mark Cuban and venture funds invested $40M+ in this VR company

For years, VR promised full immersion but kept players stuck in place. Virtuix changed that. Their Omni treadmills deliver true 360-degree movement in virtual worlds—turning stationary VR into full-body experiences.

The results speak volumes: $18M in sales, collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, and 400,000+ players across 45 countries proving the demand is real.

• 📈 4,000+ commercial systems sold, generating $18M+ revenue

• 🌱 Quarterly revenue grew 4x in the past fiscal year

• 🎖️ U.S. Air Force partnership for military VR training systems

• 🏆 32 patents (24 issued, 8 pending) creating a strong moat around their technology

• 🤝 Proven investors incl. Mark Cuban, Scout Ventures, Maveron backing $40M+

HISTORICAL GROWTH & PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

Internships and Career Decision-Making: Connecting the Dots

Internships shaped my career journey profoundly. When I was in college, each internship I took gave me clearer insights into what I wanted, and didn’t want, to pursue professionally. Later, as an entrepreneur who built internship programs, I noticed the same pattern in students I mentored.

1. Reflect Often: Regularly reflect on your internship experience. Ask yourself what energizes you and what doesn't. Understanding your reactions to tasks and environments helps define your career direction.

2. Identify Transferable Skills: Internships often teach you skills beyond the immediate role. Leadership, teamwork, and communication are universally valuable—consider how these skills fit into your broader career goals.

3. Connect with Mentors: Seek advice from supervisors and colleagues. Mentors can provide insights and guidance from their personal career journeys, helping you envision your future clearly.

4. Document Your Insights: Write down your reflections and observations after each internship. Over time, these notes will help you see patterns and better define your professional path.

5. Embrace Change: Remember, it's perfectly fine if your career aspirations evolve. Internships are meant to be exploratory, and the clarity they offer can redirect you toward opportunities you hadn’t previously considered.

Using internships to connect the dots in your career path makes every experience meaningful, bringing you closer to a fulfilling professional future.

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In this episode of Career Hack, Brandon Amoroso sits down with Kevin Johnson, Senior Talent Recruiter at Caylent, to explore the dynamic world of recruitment and career growth. With over 25 years of experience and a journey through explosive company growth, Kevin shares invaluable insights on building talent pipelines, leveraging AI in hiring, and the importance of networking for job seekers. Tune in to discover actionable strategies to stand out in today’s job market!

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

📈 How to scale hiring during explosive company growth

🤝 Why networking and referrals are essential for landing jobs

🤖 How AI is transforming the recruitment process

🎯 Key tips for standing out as a job seeker in competitive markets

📚 How to build experience and overcome entry-level barriers

🌍 Why building a talent pipeline is critical for recruiters and candidates

🎓 The power of internships and early career planning for success

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