Question: ”Why do I need a mentor? When should I start looking for a mentor and how do I find a one?”
Answer: Now’s the time to lock down a mentor, even if you haven’t locked down your exact major or career goal. Why? Because the fact is that you are about to enter into a new game where you are definitely not at the top of it, and probably don’t even really know the rules. Continue reading
With summer fast approaching, millions of high school and college students will organize trips to the pool or the beach and others will plan vacations with family or friends. But, while these people fritter away their summer days, the responsible and career-oriented student (that’s you!) will be searching for summer internships.
Here are the top 5 places you should look. Continue reading
Last week, we asked our readers when students should start applying for internships. Everyone agrees it’s best to start as early as possible: 65% chose February as the best time to begin seeking summer internships, while 35% opted to wait for March.
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Tagged Careers, Internships, Poll Results, Question of the Week, Weekly Poll
Lauren Berger is CEO of InternQueen.com, an online internship destination that helps students find and apply for internships, while also educating them on how to make the most of their experiences. She is also the Internship Expert on The Explorer Blog.
Berger, who earned a degree in Organizational Business Communications at the University of Central Florida, has interned for top-notch companies across the country such as FOX, NBC, MTV, BWR Public Relations, Warren Cowan and Associates, The Zimmerman Agency and The Daily Buzz. She just released her first book: All Work No Pay: Finding an Internship, Building Your Resume, Making Connections, and Gaining Job Experience.
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Tagged All Work No Pay, Business School, GMAT, Intern, Intern Queen, Internships, Lauren Berger, University of Central Florida
Question: “What is a good internship for a business major and how do I get one?”
Answer: When I speak with business majors, the first thing I ask them is: “Where do you want to work? What is your dream company?”
These days, it’s simply not enough to present your college degree to an employer and expect a job. If your resume is blank, chances are you won’t get much consideration. The market is more competitive than ever, so the earlier you get started on beefing up your resume, the better.
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Tagged Careers, College, College Degree, High School, Internships, Job Search Tips, Resume
Question: “Is there still time to get a Summer Internship?”
Answer: Absolutely! Summer internship opportunities are still available. Here are some pointers on how to find an internship right now.
Double The Number of Applications. Would you normally apply for 10 internships? It’s late in the game so make it 20. Several employers are still looking for interns, while others have already filled their positions. You want to keep your options open and make sure you land something this summer. Continue reading
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Tagged Career Planning, Lauren Berger, Intern Queen, Ask the Intern Queen, Finding a Job, Internships
