Archive for September, 2009
Students, start your job hunt now (not in April)
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If you’re about to head into your final year this September, start preparing now. Even if your dream company doesn’t participate in The Rush, you’ll benefit by being prepared as roles for next…
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We’re looking for Assistant Editors! (and other rockstars)
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If you’re interested in becoming one of our assistant editors, please check out the job description and find out how to apply. We hope to have the positions filled by the end of September, so please…
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Real (social media) life experience
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It is no secret that there are a lot of valuable uses for social media, but I really want to highlight how you as a student or graduate can use social media to land yourself a job in advertising. By…
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How NOT to start your cover letter
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Over at The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl, there’s a recent guest post which tells job hunters exactly how not to start their cover letters (and I’m sure we’ve all been guilty of this at one…
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Friday Finds: Long weekend reading (and watching)
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Recent grad sing, “Hire Me” in a YouTube video (embedded). Arts grads tend to be more well rounded. Students are turning to downloadable textbooks. A Globe and Mail writer wishes he had gotten drunk…
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The benefits of informational interviewing for students and recent grads
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Informational interviews with people working in the industry you are interested in are a great way to network with potential employers while gaining valuable information that can help you make…
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Win 1 of 2 passes to the TEDxTO after-party at Brassaii
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If you’re interested in networking or exchanging ideas with some of Toronto’s most creative and well-connected people, then the TEDxTO after-party is the must-attend event of the season.
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Post-grad diploma or MBA: Which will land you a job faster?
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As a graduate of a post-grad program and a current MBA student, I have gained a first-hand perspective on both and find that the programs aren’t always as they seem.
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Co-op Operative: The importance of reflecting on your internship
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I began to see, for the first time, a clear picture of my potential career path and what steps I can take to reach my goals. Even if a reflective report is not required as part of your internship, I…
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Pimp Out Your Fall Internship !
InternQueen
Let’s be honest. You want to be the BEST intern this fall. You want to be the ONLY intern that your employer really pays attention to. YOU want to be the intern that gets offered a job at the end of the semester. Hey, it’s a competitive space – I understand. Here are some tips to help you really impress your boss and pimp out your fall internship:
1.Predict the Future. I know you’re not a mind-reader however, it doesn’t hurt to think about what you will need, what questions you should ask, and what you should bring. The key is to be over-prepared so that nothing slips through the cracks. Students should ask their internship coordinator questions about parking, directions, hours, dress code, supplies needed, and how lunch works ahead of time. These questions should all be put together nicely in one email. You shouldn’t have to send your coordinator several emails. You don’t want to annoy them before you first day.
2.Pick Out Your Internship Uniform. Students often dress nice the first few days of their internship and then start to slack off. Decide what your internship uniform will look like. This does NOT mean you will wear the same thing each day, it means that you will put thought into what you wear. Afterall, the way you dress does impact your first impression. For girls, your internship uniform might include cardigans, slacks, pencil skirts, and business jackets. For the guys, it’s usually an array of ties, business suits (if required), and nice pants. You never want to include jeans or flips flops in your uniform. Once you decide what type of clothing you will wear, it will be easier to mix and match your options and quickly get ready for your internship. Dress properly from your first day until your last day.
3.Please, Ask Questions. I know that on the first day anything, no one wants to be the one to speak up and ask questions. Get over that – quickly. I cannot tell you the amount of intern mistakes I have seen because of people that don’t ask questions. It’s normal for you to NOT understand how the company works during your first few weeks. Ask any question you have and if you employer seems annoyed, ask them who you can ask should you have questions. If your coordinator or boss has an assistant, that is the person who you should direct all questions to.
4.Talk It Out. Fall internships are wonderful but they can make your life pretty hectic with school, work, and/or other commitments. If your internship hours need to change, if you are working too late, if you need to study for a test – speak to your coordinator about it. You will find that most employer’s offering fall internships are quite flexible and will understand your issues. The only problem comes when you keep your frustrations inside and don’t express your concerns. Make sure to always be polite, speak properly, and be friendly.
5.Tuck Away Your Technology. Although I’m sure you look cool, I suggest keeping your Iphones, Blackberrys, Ipods, etc. out of your internship. You can have them in your pocket or in your purse but everything should be silenced the second you walk in the door. Even the vibrate function can be awkward when someone is explaining a task. Too many interns spend all day texting under the desk or Facebook-ing. Save that stuff for later on. It’s all a quick way to tell your employer that you have better things to do.
*For more internship advice, please check out my other blogs on I AM INTERN, http://www.internqueen.com. If you would like to apply for internships please check out my listings site at http://www.quarterlife.com/intern.
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