Monday, July 18, 2016

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Issue #3

#MagnaNextGen

Industry Updates
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Ontario fails to attract applications for self-driving car plan
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Facebook

By the Interns, For the Interns

words of
wisdom

Study shows Ford is the most discussed brand online, while

the Corvette is the most discussed car
Drivers could be spending with penny jars instead of credit
cards for gas if future levels of renewable electrical energy are
turned into hydrogen for fuel-cell electric vehicles
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Avoid the awkward

intern polL
SPEAK UP

DRESS TO IMPRESS

I was assigned a project that required myself

In 2006 I interviewed for a job with somebody I

and a few other interns to make several

knewI did a co-op with her in the past. When

thirty-second films. We spent an hour learning

I interviewed with her, everything seemed to go

how to use all of the film equipment and then

okay. I was pretty confident, but then I got a

another four hours recording audio and filming

rejection letter. So I asked her, Why didnt I get

the videos. When we finally finished, I went to

this job? One of the reasons was that I didnt

re-watch what we had made, only to realize

wear a suit jacket to my interview. The day of

the audio wasnt turned on correctly, and didnt

the interview, it was hot out, and I remember

record any of the sound. My suggestion, always

thinking, I dont need this! and left my jacket

do a test run.

in the car. Needless to say, I felt really dumb for

doing that!

-Jackson Garber,
Packaging Intern

-Candice Skorupa
Senior HR Generalist

Last week, our team sent

#MagnaNextGens first-ever poll to the
interns. We were overwhelmed with how
many of you responded and for those who
did, thank you for participating!
Here are the results!

Have you played

Pokmon GO?

46%

54%

NO

YES

After this question, those who answered yes were asked to

answer the following questions while those who answered
Instinct
no were able to skip to the last few questions.

What starter Pokmon did you choose?

43%

28.5%

Charmander

Bulbasaur

28.5%
13%
Squirtle
Psyduck

What Pokmon GO Team are you on?

14%

27.3%

27.3%

Mystic

Valor

Which of these Pokmon is your favorite?

KNOW HOW TO
HANDLE THE HEAT

IF YOU FALL,
GET BACK UP AGAIN

I was visiting the Novi facility and the woman

It was benefit open enrollment season, so I

I was working with took me out to a Thai

was putting in long hours and working a lot. I

restaurant for lunch. I ordered Pad-Thai with the

was leaving for the day and while walking to

hot level of spice, because normally I really

my car I was still checking my email on my

enjoy spicy food. But when I ate it, it was way

phone, I tripped over the curb and fell flat on

74%
Eevee

Bellsprout
Drowzee

In finale, we decided to carry on the Pokmon theme and

ask a fill-in-the-blank question. We then chose our favorite
answer to feature in this weeks newsletter!

too hot. I started to get really uncomfortable

my face. I instantly looked up and around me,

If you could create your own Magna

Pokmon what would you name it?

and my lips felt like they were on fire. My eyes

and thought, Oh no! I hope nobody saw me.

I even looked back at the building to see if

Transformobilitron

were watering and my nose was runningI

had to discretely wipe my nose with my napkin.

anybody was staring down at me laughing. Not

I even had beads of sweat coming down my

only was my ego bruised, but so was my elbow.

face! My advice, always order mild or medium

Lesson learned: dont walk around staring at

at a work lunch, not matter how much spice

your phone.

you think you can handle.

-Alicyn McNally
Communications Intern

-Erin Hanna
Senior HR Generalist

Project spotlight
Magna Exteriors
Industrial Design

Magna Exteriors Industrial Design department has embarked on a 10-week journey to examine solving problems of 2030. Project
Blue Sky is a collaboration between five interns and five industry professionals working together on various projects. The program is
formatted into phases such as ideation, story development and design. The purpose of Blue Sky is to generate conversation around
issues with product development coming at a much later state. Nonetheless, Blue Sky highlights Magnas creative talent and ability to
be a forward-thinking company. Each intern is assigned four projects. The following are two examples:
Super Drone for 2: Drones are becoming increasingly more popular and the automotive industry is no exception to the trend.
Interns were tasked with developing ideas for what a transportation drone would look like. Areas of focus include, What are the
benefits and limitations a drone may present? Logistically, how far could they travel and where would a Super Drone be parked?
Organic Vehicle: With the growing trend to live sustainably, this project combined the automotive industry with the natural environment. Interns have been evaluating ideas such as, What shape and material would an organic automobile have? Would the
automobile be able to grow and replace itself if repairs are needed?
Overall, Magna Exteriors interns have thoroughly enjoyed their Blue Sky collaboration experience. This project has allowed them to
contribute to Magnas goal of creating the Car of the Future.

CROSSWORD
Our People:
Intern Edition
ANDREW KENNY

Andrew Kenny is an intern in the Government Affairs department.

One of his biggest projects was trying to receive funding for a new
facility driveway. In order to do this, he collaborated with Lyon
Township to apply for state grants. Although the state was unable
to provide funding, Andrew enjoyed the project because he was
able to interact with the state throughout every stage of the project.
Andrew is a junior at Oakland University where he studies history
and political science. After graduating, Andrew plants to go to law
school and is considering pursuing a career in politics. He enjoys
working at Magna, because it allows him to see what happens from
a companys perspective when legislation is passed or when state
programs are created.
Andrew admits that at times his internship can be challenging,
but the mentors in the Government Affairs department are always
supportive, especially when it comes to new projects. He stated
that the team-orientated attitude Magna employees have impresses
him, and allows him to learn from a variety of people on a daily
basis.

Across

Down

3. What is Magna Internationals

Instagram handle?
4. What is the name of the street
Troys main Magna facility is on?
5. What is the first name of the person featured in the Our People
on MagNET currently?
6. What is the orange pillar of
innovation?
7. How many native languages do
our employees around the world

1. What is #MagnaNextGens copy

editors last name?
2. Driving ________, Inspiring
Innovation
8. What is the first name of our
founder?

speak?

Bring your completed crossword

puzzle to room 737 before 4 pm
Thursday, June 23rd to claim a prize!

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN AN

INTERN?

Modeled after the popular television show Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader, this game requires mentors and
interns to compete head-to-head to see who can correctly answer the most random trivia questions. Does the
next generation have what it takes to outsmart the professional world?

Its a tie!

ERICA MCLEAN

Patrick turnbull

Marketing Specialist, Exteriors

1. What is the capital of Colorado?

E:

Marketing Intern

4. What does a NUMISMATIST collect?

P:

2. The human body has _________ bones.

E:

E:

P:

5. What U.S. state borders Kansas to the East?

P:

E:

P:

(The correct answer was 206)

3. Is there a difference in size between

your right and left lung?

E:

6. Where is the founder of Magna from?

E:

P:

P:

Amia
Davis

Gabrielle
Dolenga

Katie
Schlafhauser

Alicyn
McNally

TEssa
manilla

Communications &
PR Intern

Communications &
PR Intern

Communications &
PR Intern

Communications &
Graphic Design Intern

Communications &
PR Intern

Contribution Editor

Assignment Editor

Copy Editor

Design Editor

News Editor

Please email us with any questions, comments or suggestions at

NextGen@magna.com