Finally, make sure to focus on
networking during your internship.
We recommend
networking during these internships to open up future employment possibilities.
Not exact matches
I have had a fantastic time
during the
internship and have built an amazing
network, including my fellow interns, mentors, and contacts that I have made through the conferences I was able to attend.
I probably would have tried to intern at National Geographic
during undergrad (I had to enroll in community college post-PhD in order to be eligible for an academic
internship), and I would have started volunteering and
networking sooner.
During FCAN's webinar — «Lost in Translation: Helping Students Translate College Experience into Professional Skills Employers Value» — Kathy McDonald, FCAN's Assistant Director of
Network Partnerships, and Lynn Chisholm, USF's Director of
Internships and Career Readiness, discussed the badging program and how it is helping students demonstrate sought - after skills to earn their first job out of college.
From a 5 - minute conversation at a
networking reception to phrasing job entries on your resume to on - campus and callback interviews, your ability to make a good impression can help you land your dream
internship or summer associate position and set the tone for your career.In every interaction you'll have
during the hiring process,
An
internship offers great
networking opportunities from the contacts you can draw on
during and afterward.
Unlike
networking events, the people you connect with
during an
internship spend time with you in a professional setting and become familiar with your work.
And it's very important to use the opportunity
during your
internship to build your professional
network to help land your dream job after graduation.
During your
internship, you will also benefit from training courses, seminars and a variety of
networking events.