Gradspark Your Internship
- 1. Your Internship Before, During and After Presented by LaSalle Network
- 2. Introduction Who is LaSalle Network, what is gradspark and who are we? Presented by LaSalle Network
- 3. http://slucareerbloggers.blogspot.com/2008/09/this-how-to-find-internship-video-is.html Presented by LaSalle Network
- 4. Content Before the Internship Determine Your Goals Polish Your Skills Find an Opportunity During the Internship Capitalizing on Your Experience After the Internship Utilizing Your Internship After Completion Presented by LaSalle Network
- 5. Before the Internship Presented by LaSalle Network
- 6. Before the Internship Determine Your Goals Polish Your Skills Find an Opportunity Presented by LaSalle Network
- 7. Determine Your Goals Ask yourself questions! Career interests? What do you hope to gain from an internship? Type of organization? Size, ownership, corporate culture? Industry? Industries differ greatly, even within one role Location? Presented by LaSalle Network
- 8. Polish Your Skills Resume preparation Interview strategies Preparation is important and will separate you from the competition! Presented by LaSalle Network
- 9. Finding an Opportunity Presented by LaSalle Network
- 10. Finding an Opportunity Where do you find internships? Career center Major/Minor department Career/Job Fairs Alumni Office Networking - Networking Sources. Company websites Cold contact Presented by LaSalle Network
- 11. During the Internship Presented by LaSalle Network
- 12. You Got the Internship - Now What?! Personal goals –realistic and attainable Regular meetings with your supervisor Enthusiasm and positive attitude (work extra hours) Increase your knowledge about the company/industry Get as much exposure as possible ASK QUESTIONS! Take initiative Find a mentor Presented by LaSalle Network
- 13. You Got the Internship - Now What?! Network, network, network! Leave with results Keep a portfolio or even a journal to help you remember what you accomplished Have fun! Presented by LaSalle Network
- 14. After the Internship Presented by LaSalle Network
- 15. After the Internship Evaluate your experience Industry, position, responsibilities Is this something you would like for a “real” job? Express interest in open positions or a reconnect in future if positions become available Stay in touch with your contacts Phone, LinkedIn, Email, Twitter, Facebook, note Update your resume Build on the skills you learned Keep seeking new experiences and opportunities! Presented by LaSalle Network
Editor's Notes
- #8: Learning new skills Gaining networking connections Adding work experience to your resume Potential entry-point to a full-time position in the future
- #11: Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a specific type of internship; these people should include your family, your friends (at school and at home), your family's friends, your professors, past employers, alumni, etc. Just as with job-hunting, networking may be one of your best sources for internships -- especially for competitive internships
- #13: Read all you can, attend internal training Hint: Meetings may appear (and actually be) boring to you, but they can often offer a good chance to increase your knowledge, network, and build relationships
- #14: You will network your entire career, whether you’re gainfully employed or not. Get used to it, and get good at it!)