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WHAT YO
U SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT INTERNSHIPS
A L O O K I N T O W H AT Y O U R N E X T F E W S U M M E R S W I L L B E L I K E …
[ ABOUT ME ]Junior class standingB.S. Dairy Manufacturing w/ minor in
Food SafetyActive in Dairy ClubBorn and raised in Southeast
MinnesotaPrincess Kay Of The Milky Way State
Finalist in 2013FFA American Degree recipient in 2014
[ MY INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES ]
Kemps Ice Cream Plant- Rochester, MinnesotaQuality assurance internSummer of 2013 Freshman year internship
Bel Brands USA – Brookings, South DakotaManufacturing internSummer of 2014Sophomore year internship
NOW THAT YOU KNOW A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME…
let’s talk internships
[ WHAT ARE THEY? ]Let’s do the math.
summer job+ awesome pay + industry experience + network expansion+ future full-time job offer after graduation
an internship in the dairy industry
[ WHERE ARE THEY? ]
Internships can be found nationally and internationally
Many companies have several locations
Many dairy farms and processing facilities are right here in the Midwest
quality assurance management
trainee research technicians herdsman Production maintenance animal health
Opportunities can be found where you want to find them
You can basically find an internship opportunity within any department in a facility
[ WHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES? ]
Employers realize that you are you are fresh out of high school
They will design your internship around your level of experience
Anything that you can learn about the industry will be invaluable in the classroom and in your future career.
DON’T SELL YOURSELF
SHORT. YOU ARE
CAPABLE OF MORE THAN YOU KNOW.
BUT I DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ANYTHING…
[ HOW DO I GO ABOUT FINDING AN INTERNSHIP? ]
WATCH FOR EMAILS FROM JAYNE AND DR. MISTRY These emails contain important information about companies that are coming to AlfredJACKS CAREER LINKThis website has a search database of a bunch of internship and summer job openingsTALK TO UPPERCLASSMENWe’ve been there, done that!TALK TO YOUR PROFESSORSThey have connections in the industry
THIS WEBSITE WILL BE A LIFESAVER…
[ APPLYING FOR AN INTERNSHIP ]What you need:
Build a ResumeWrite a Cover LetterLine Up References
BRING BOTH YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO THE INTERVIEW
WOMEN• Slacks • Pencil skirt• Collared blouse• Business dress
w/ blazer• Hair should be
tied back• No
“Statement” Jewelry
• Natural Makeup
[ WHAT DO I WEAR TO THE INTERVIEW? ]
MEN• Suit and tie• Collared
button up, preferably long sleeve
• Match black socks with black shoes!
[ FOLLOW UP AFTER THE INTERVIEW ]
Send your interviewer(s) an email thanking them for their time. This will get you some serious
brownie points Use the email listed on their
business card
QUESTIONS??
?