Finding our purpose as ServiceNow co-ops

Lauren Canney co-authored this blog post, the third in a three-part series about the ServiceNow co-op program for college students.

We’ve discussed what it’s like to be a ServiceNow co-op and how personal experiences help us adapt to the workplace. Once we dive into our roles, we realize that ServiceNow is much more than a tech company. It’s a community where we all contribute to fulfilling our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

Pairing creativity and innovation

With experience leading a team of 20 designers at Northeastern University, Max S., an event field marketing co-op, brings a wealth of creative knowledge to his role. His ServiceNow team has been more than happy to tap into his creative skills and innovative ideas.

Max has worked on a range of projects at ServiceNow, including web design, where he’s learned to balance creative thinking with exceeding customer expectations.

“These projects are great for my creativity because I get to test out what pictures work best, what layout is most appropriate for what the customers are looking for, and what ServiceNow is looking to offer our customers,” he says.

Michele G. has had a similar experience. Outside of work, she's a musician who enjoys turning her emotions into poems and songs.

As a marketing co-op for corporate events, she gets to express that same creativity and personal tone in her favorite project, “happy Monday posts,” which are weekly updates for our internal network about ServiceNow’s flagship Knowledge event.

Engaging in a supportive community

For Emma T., another corporate events marketing co-op, seeing how the ServiceNow community supports each other has been one of her favorite experiences while working here.

“I'm put in a better mood because of how nice the people at ServiceNow are and how I see them interact with me as a stranger to them,” she says.

“I think my ‘aha moment’ when working at ServiceNow has been seeing people from different backgrounds come together to support one another,” adds Richard Z., a digital acquisition strategy and operations marketing co-op. “When everyone has a shared experience, that’s what I enjoy about working together in projects.”

Max emphasizes the people as well. “The world works because of people who care,” he says. "I have a team that prioritizes community and respects inquiry—not sure what else I could ask for.”

Although our time as ServiceNow co-ops is limited, we're grateful for the skills we develop, the work experience we gain, and the connections we make with our colleagues. By dreaming big and embodying the People Pact and company values, we can make the world work better—even if we’re just one small part.

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