Archive for March, 2010
« Previous EntriesThere has never been a more difficult time for finding journalism internships.
Using the template that career services gave you and filling in the blanks won’t cut it. Start with a blank page and do what you want.
You are a brand. The person reviewing your internship resume is your consumer. You are marketing yourself.
With the flood of internship resumes that companies receive on a daily basis, it is extremely difficult to differentiate yourself from other internship applicants.
Resume For Internship... - 900
And it makes me frustrated to Google “internship resume” and find a bunch of terrible, formulaic resumes that will without a doubt get turned down.
I’ve lived in DC for college these past three years. Earlier this year I got my first opportunity for a summer internship in the nation’s capital. For a town that is basically run by young professionals, I was shocked to see the overall lack of respect many employers in this town have for [...]
Internship Interview Thank ... - 11
Internship interview thank you notes can be very important. After all, how many emails do you get each day vs letters in the mail?
Google has created a Youtube channel for students to learn more about their programs. Below is a sample video.
The one great question that Google asked.
The three intense interview questions I received during my JP Morgan interview.
There are many things to remember when you interview for an internship. The first is be on time and come prepared. Being comfortable is worth arriving to an interview early and making sure you don’t have to deal with any type of hassle. I remember struggling to find a parking spot for my car before [...]
Internships In Washington, ... - 64
You spent a hot, humid summer in Washington DC interning for a firm. The fall is rapidly approaching, and you don’t know what to do next.
To write a great internship cover letter and think outside of the box, you need to go deep and focus on your strengths. Find a relevant experience or story that makes you a great fit for this internship. That’s right, tell a story.
Internship interview: a balance between professional and personable.
You don’t know the people who are looking at your resume, and all you have is one sheet of paper to sum up your entire life.
The best way to get noticed as an intern is to make your own internship work.
Above all else, make sure you’re enjoying the experience of graphic design.
Your internship work is your first glimpse into your professional career.
No Work For Interns?... - 1
You should come up with internship work that is fun for both you and your interns.
I’ve even gone as far as writing down several bullet points that I knew I wanted to get across to the interviewer. One of the benefits to an internship phone interview is that you can have notes in front of you!

