Here is a list of resources that may help you find internships, resume tips, and tips in general for becoming the professional deep inside all of us!
The 10 Coolest Internships – article from San Fransisco Chronicle: (Note* There are plenty of cool internships that are not listed here, but this is food for thought to get you thinking.)
Six Tips to Land a Summer Internship– CBS News: “Recently, the Wall Street Journal reported that the percentage of 16- to 19-year-olds who’ll get summer jobs this year will be even lower than last year’s record low 28 percent, according to the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University. Just a decade ago, nearly half landed summer work.” (MoneyWatch.com) This story, by Alice Garbarini Hurley, originally appeared on CBS’ Moneywatch.com
College Internship Tips – Collegetips.com: “If the company does not have any internships available, ask if they would mind if you could come “shadow” or follow around a worker one day, or at specific times a week when they are not busy.”
Idealist.org– “Idealist is a project of Action Without Borders, a nonprofit organization founded in 1995 with offices in the United States and Argentina. Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.”
Campus Grotto– Best College Internships: It’s time to drop the coffee getting intern stereotype and look at these Top 10 internship programs for College Students.
Intern Queen– The “Intern Queen,” Lauren Berger, has appeared on major news networks and offers great advice for intern hopefuls!
Resume help
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Resume writing help – Collegetips.com:
Your resume should be:
- Written Clearly, easy to understand
- No grammatical errors
- No misspelled words
Resume tips: Employers make snap judgments when glancing at your resume. If they see unrelated job titles or skills the likelihood is very high that they will make an immediate assumption that you are not qualified for the job you want.
Interview Attire
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For Women: The Perfect Interview Outfit: Forbes.com- “That first impression on an interview counts so much, and you don’t want to be out of the race before the interview even begins,” says Sherry Maysonave, who runs Empowerment Enterprises, an Austin, Texas, image consulting firm. “That [first impression] happens in less than 30 seconds and is based entirely upon your attire.”
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collegecandy.com: “Well-fitted basics are the groundwork for a put together, streamlined outfit.”
For Men: Secrets of the Perfect Job Interview Suit: Jobbankusa.com- “By saving the interview suit, that ensures that it looks as crisp and clean and perfect as possible when the time comes to wear it.”
