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Quick Tip: Don’t Miss Early Internship Deadlines

By admin, on August 21st, 2013

Even though classes have barely started, there are a number of internship (and job) deadlines that come very early in the fall. Opportunities in consulting, government and journalism, to name a few, can have application deadlines as early as September!

Head to your campus career center within the first weeks of class and attend any orientation sessions provided.
Plan to attend on-campus recruiting information sessions or information tables, and any career fairs, to connect with recruiters.
Identify internship and job opportunities that interest you and get their deadlines on your calendar.
Networking with alumni and other professionals in your field to learn about more opportunities and to get insider tips on the application process.
With the help of career services, prepare tailored resumes and cover letters.
Even if some of your internship deadlines aren’t until after the new year, send your applications in early, then follow-up a few times before the Christmas holidays.

Questions Answered: Should I date my co-worker?

By admin, on December 5th, 2012

Question: I’m interning at my dream company for the fall and spring semesters. Things have been going really well, but here’s my question. There’s a guy in my department that I’m really into. He is definitely interested in me, too. He is a full time, regular employee. I asked around and there doesn’t seem to be any policy against dating. Would dating him ruin my chances of getting a full time offer at this company? – Lyanne, Lubbock, TX

Answer: First, congratulations on landing an internship at your dream company. Any time we try to mix our work and personal lives, things can get a bit tricky. The first thing I would suggest is getting in touch with your Human Resources department to get confirmation that a dating policy does not exist. Also find out if there’s a policy against employees dating interns, which may be considered a different situation than employees dating one another. Next, check with your school to find out if there is a college policy about interns dating co-workers. You just want to check all your bases.

There are a few other things to consider, as well:
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Find Me a Job: How to Score a Job Before Your Friends

By admin, on November 21st, 2012

We have often said that the process of finding a job or an internship is a full time job! It takes time, careful research, a good support network, and a bit of good luck. To give you a bit of extra help this this holiday season, we’d like to let you know about an online job search course, “Find Me A Job: How To Score A Job Before Your Friends.” Created by Heather Huhman, a career expert, experienced hiring manager, and founder & president of Come Recommended, this course is designed to help students and recent college graduates land internships and entry-level jobs. Topics covered include:

What to do before your search even begins
How to identify your wants and needs — and find matching opportunities
How to submit applications that will generate responses
How to succeed in every type of interview — video, phone and in-person
How to follow up at every stage of the hiring process
How to handle rejection — and evaluate and accept job offers
How to succeed on the job once you secure a position

The course is normally $49 (and a steal at that price), but Heather has provided us with a coupon code for the holidays that will bring the fee for the course down to $24!! (The coupon is good until 11:59PM On December 25, 2012.) Here’s the coupon code link: http://www.udemy.com/find-me-a-job/?couponCode=connections. Please feel free to share the link with friends or loved ones who are looking for jobs or internships.

Sweet Careers does not receive any reward (monetary or otherwise) on the sale of this course. The link and coupon code are provided for the benefit of our readers.

Stay Connected Once Your Internship is Done

By admin, on August 5th, 2011

Guest Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com.
Website: http://www.collegerecruiter.com/

Has your internship been a success? If you enjoyed your experience and want to find a more permanent position with that employer, then tell him or her. Even though your internship may be over, your job search is not. That’s why it is important to stay connected to the company after your internship so that when job opportunities come up, you are fresh in mind.

Employers don’t mind hiring their interns. According to one article, in 2010 almost 45% of job offers reported to the National Association of Colleges and Employers were given to those with internships. This shows why job seekers should strongly consider these opportunities.

So, how do you stay connected after your internship? Here are some tips:

Know how the organization hires- Is hiring done based on recruiting or once there is a new vacancy? This information will help you understand when job opportunities are available.

Continue to network- Find out the best way to communicate with your employer to stay informed on the latest news.

Volunteer- If there are no job opportunities available at the moment, offer your services to the company when extra help is needed.

While your internship may have been a success, it will only take you so far in your job search. Tell your employer about your interest in remaining with the company. Even if no opportunities exist now, staying connected to it will position you as a good candidate later.

-Source-
http://www.thecareernews.com/newsletter.php?news=2532

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Quick Tip: Don’t Miss Early Internship Deadlines

Questions Answered: Should I date my co-worker?

Find Me a Job: How to Score a Job Before Your Friends

Stay Connected Once Your Internship is Done

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