I wanted to share a key takeaway I had from my internship:

Being able to build team chemistry is vital and working in-person is a necessity for young people to build this. From my experience as a young and new team member, the little conversations that happen with colleagues when they cross your path are invaluable, and can't be replicated in zoom meetings.

Don't take me as saying this means I think we all need to do 5 days a week in the office, I think the hybrid model is the future. However, I also believe that in-person work is extremely important for young people to fit in with their new co-workers.