What’s the Point?

Internships…So What’s the Point?

“We have a monster jobs problem, and young people are the biggest losers,”

Andrew Sum, Economist and Director of the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University

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Be a SUPER candidate

According to NACE, Approximately 60% of 2012 college graduates who took part in paid internships

received at least one job offer.

Internships increase your chance of getting a job and

getting a higher starting salary

How big is the salary difference?

Starting salaries for those With an Internship vs. Without an internship

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1 - Apply to an existing internship (just like a job)

2 - Create an internship and

propose it to a company or organization

2 main ways to get an internship…

research, research, research.

• What kind of internship do you want?– Your interests– Your skills (aka “What do you have to offer

them?”)• What kind of company or industry?• Where to get information…

– O’Net (research careers)

20-30 minutes on a Company’s Website

isn’t Research!!

begin early.

• Don’t wait until the last moment to apply.• More time invested = better opportunity• “Early bird gets the worm”• Resume• Cover letter• Gather information• Make connections• Set priorities

network to find an internship.

• Professional associations• Identify people who might help in your internship search

• Conduct informational interviews• Talk to your professors

• Guest speakers• Job fairs

• Online– Linked In– Facebook

– Twitter

According to a recent survey by the Department of Labor, networking accounts for at least 69% of all

annual hires.

Networking is one of the BEST ways to find a job or internship.

design an internship.• Want to intern with an organization? Take the initiative and propose something.

What are you Proposing?• Specific project• Particular position

• Most employers are too busy for people who will "do anything" so be as specific as possible in terms of what you would like to do and what you have to offer.

follow up.

• Be pleasantly persistent!– Phone– Email– Letter

• If you have an interview, send a thank you letter

• Don’t give up even if you get a no!

You Got the Internship!!!

Now What?

write a learning contract. • Define expectations• Set mutually agreed upon goals• How will you assess your work?• Agree on specifics

perform and assess.

• Immerse yourself – take initiative – do your best work

• Evaluate midway and make improvements• Meet regularly with your

supervisor for feedback• Continue to focus on goals• Maintain a positive attitude

and be professional.

take something away.

• Keep track of your accomplishments– Start a portfolio

• Leave on a positive note– Ask for reference letters at that time

• Create a new resume and add your great internship experience

• Write a thank you note to those who helped you

• Celebrate what you did!!!

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Top 5 Soft Skills Employers Want

1. Communication skills (verbal, written, listening)

2. Analytical and research skills

3. Self motivation

4. Teamwork

5. Technical skills

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The Intern Queen

Group Dekko

Jennifer Fisher, Culture and Retention Managerjfisher@dekko.com

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Thank You!!!