Catch Them Young, Watch Them Grow
How The Internship Program at Source.One is Leading Interns to Shape the Future of Polymer Distribution
Catch Them Young, Watch Them Grow: How The Internship Program at Source.One is Leading Interns to Shape the Future of Polymer Distribution
Every intern has a journey. A journey of passion, curiosity, ambition, and courage. A story of how they seized an opportunity that would transform their lives. And how they became part of a company that would challenge them, inspire them, and empower them.
These are the stories of the interns at Source.One, India’s first and largest online polymer distribution company. We will show you how they are revolutionizing this industry with their fresh ideas and perspectives, while also growing by leaps and bounds as professionals and as people. We will also show you how you can be part of this amazing internship program and join the Source.One family.
The Amazing Opportunity
Source.One’s internship program is designed to provide students and recent graduates with a valuable opportunity to learn the ins and outs of petrochemical distribution from an award-winning team. Through exciting project work, their interns get exposure to various aspects of the company, such as product development, marketing, sales, operations, finance, and customer service. They also get to interact with senior leaders and mentors who guide them and support them throughout their internship journey.
Source.One treats its interns not as mere trainees, but as valuable members of the organization. They give them real projects and responsibilities that have a direct impact on the business. They also give them feedback and guidance throughout their internship journey.
One of the most rewarding aspects of interning at Source.One is the growth that they get to have here in terms of their career, personality, learnings, etc. Many interns have gone on to be offered and accept full-time positions with Source.One across so many departments, such as engineering, design, data science, business development, and more. They have also developed skills and competencies that will help them in their future endeavors, such as
problem-solving, communication, teamwork, creativity, and leadership.
The Holistic Environment
Another secret ingredient that makes interning at Source.One truly special is the holistic environment that they foster here. Source.One believes in creating a culture of trust, respect, collaboration, and fun among its employees. They celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to bring their unique perspectives and ideas to the table. They also organize various events and activities for their interns to bond with each other and with the rest of the team.
Some of these events and activities include trainings, workshops, quizzes, town halls, outings, sports tournaments, CSR initiatives, etc. These events not only help the team members to relax and enjoy themselves but also to learn new things and develop new skills while fostering a powerful team spirit!
Here’s what one of the current interns has to say about the environment at Source.One:
“Source.One is not just a place to work, but a place to grow. I developed skills and competencies that will help me in my future endeavors. I also discovered my passion for innovation and technology, which is evident in every aspect of Source.One’s work culture.” – Vrushali Ghule, former intern and current Business Development Executive at Source.One
The New Ideas
But it’s not just Source.One that benefits from having these interns on board. The interns also bring a lot of value to the company with their fresh ideas and perspectives. They are constantly challenging the status quo and coming up with new ways to improve the products and processes at Source.One.
Some of the new ideas that they have given include:
- A chatbot that can answer customer queries and provide product recommendations based on GPT-4
- A gamified loyalty program that can reward customers for their purchases and referrals
- A dashboard that can provide insights and analytics on customer behavior and preferences
- A social media campaign that can showcase customer stories and testimonials
These ideas have not only impressed the management but also inspired other employees to think out of the box and innovate.
“Source.One has a holistic environment that fosters diversity and collaboration.
I felt respected and appreciated for my unique perspectives and ideas. I also made friends with other interns and employees who shared my enthusiasm and curiosity.” – Ashnaa Kulkarni, current HR intern at Source.One
The Big Shifts
At Source.One, interns aren’t just learning or giving ideas either, they’re innovating and taking on big self-driven initiatives. Take Saurabh Chidrewar, a tech whiz who joined our ranks as an intern. Like a true disruptor, he didn’t just adapt to our existing systems – he renovated them.
Source.One had been using LeadSquared, a third-party CRM platform. It was good, but it didn’t fit like a glove. It wasn’t tailored to Source.One’s unique, fast-paced, and innovative business landscape. This sparked an idea in Saurabh. Why not create a tailor-made solution in-house?
With a clear vision and razor-sharp focus, Saurabh took the reins and developed an in-house CRM app that perfectly catered to the company’s needs. It was streamlined, efficient, and had everything the company needed for field sales operations right at its fingertips. From assigning leads to updating meeting details, the app revolutionized the company’s workflows and increased efficiency.
The operations team at Source.One is fueled by the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas of our interns. They’re entrusted with highly significant tasks such as refining our core SOPs and enhancing audit processes. They’re not just witnessing change; they’re driving it.
Our interns take a deep dive into the order placement process, examining its ease and efficiency from confirmation to payment. They scrutinize on-time delivery metrics, ensuring our commitment to prompt service. The visibility and accessibility of our ordering platform? They’re on it, making sure it’s user friendly and keeps customers updated. And our payment terms don’t escape their keen gaze, as they seek to optimize our offerings for the benefit of our customers.
But their role doesn’t end at internal processes. They bridge the gap between us and our customers, gathering feedback to steer our operations towards enhanced customer satisfaction. These interns
are not just part of the team; they are the pulse of Source.One, keeping us innovative, dynamic, and customer-centric. In the hands of our operations interns, the future of Source.One shines bright; because they’re not just interns, they’re the change-makers of tomorrow.
The New Energy
But perhaps the most noticeable thing that these interns bring to Source.One is their new energy. They are enthusiastic, curious, eager to learn, and willing to take risks. They are always ready to take on new challenges and opportunities. They bring a dynamic and exciting keenness and electric energy that is contagious and uplifting. At Source.One, the interns are happy to say they don’t even feel like interns. They feel equivalent to full-time employees in every possible way, shape or form. They feel like they belong here. Because they know that they are not just temporary hires. They are the future leaders of Source.One.
“Source.One helped me hone my skills in every area to the next level. I have learned so much being here, not just about logistics and operations, but also about every little detail of how a business runs. I am truly grateful for having gotten the opportunity to learn from people so skilled in their respective fields and upskill myself like never before” – Suraj Bhoite, former intern and current Logistics Associate at Source.One
How to Join
If you want to be part of this amazing internship program at Source.One, you can visit their website at https://www.source.one or follow them on LinkedIn for more details. You can also check out their blog and social media pages for more updates and stories about their work culture and products.
Source.One is looking for exceptional and highly-motivated students and recent graduates with an aptitude for dynamic and exciting work in any area of computer science, engineering, design, data science, business development, marketing, sales, operations, finance, customer service, or HR. If you have a consistent academic record, coupled with a passion for innovation and technology, come join them.
You can apply online by seeing open positions on our LinkedIn or Internshala pages or by emailing your latest resume to careers@source.one
The internship program is open throughout the year, but the slots are limited and competitive. So hurry up and apply now!
Conclusion
Source.One is not just a company. It’s more of a movement. This movement is meant to disrupt the way polymers and petrochemicals are distributed in India. At the very heart of it, it endeavours to create a level playing field for India’s MSMEs.Ultimately, it strives to empower the next generation of leaders in this industry.
And you can be part of this movement by joining their internship program. You will get a chance to work on real projects that have a direct impact on the business. You will get a chance to learn from some of the best minds in the industry. You will get a chance to grow as a professional and as a person.
So what are you waiting for? Apply now and join the Source.One family!