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PwC Associate Helen Kirvan discusses her favourite aspects of the firm’s culture, including community work, flexibility and fun.

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This blog was written by Steph, our Intern Queen Campus Ambassador from Drexel University.

Tell me about yourself. It’s the first question your employer will ask during your internship interview, but has always been one of the hardest for me to answer. What do they want to know? After almost 20 interviews in the past two years, here’s what I’ve learned about how to get past the first interview question and impress your employer:

• Don’t forget the basics: Make sure to include your major, year and past internships in the first 2 sentences. Even though they have your resume in front of them, it’s still good to highlight the credentials you have right up front.
• Keep the jargon to a minimum: Instead of telling your employer that you’re hard working, dedicated and detail oriented, give them a specific example of a time when you were dedicated to a group project or previous intern assignment. For example, if you increased your media lists by 15% due to research you initiated, highlight that upfront in your speech. It will have the employer asking more and eliminates the “dedicated, hard working” jargon.
• End with a personal touch: While the “tell me about yourself” question is asked in a formal interview setting, it’s also a great way to include something personal about yourself. If you like to run 5ks or follow fashion blogs, let them know!

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This blog was written by Saya, our UCF Intern Queen Campus Ambassador. Do you go to UCF and want to be involved? Comment on this blog post and Saya will be in touch!

The search is over and you have landed an interview with your dream internship! Congrats! Take a breath, but now the challenging part is just about to begin.  From the hypothetical work situations, to highlighting your skills and achievements, and being bombarded with questions about your previous work experience is overwhelming. That’s why preparing for the interview is crucial. Here are a few interview prep tips to make your interviewer say, “wow!”

Back to Basics

Your first impression is just important, if not more important, as your last. Taking the extra time to iron your professional attire is a must – your interviewer will notice. Make sure to look clean-cut and nicely groomed with your hair properly brushed before you enter the interview. Give yourself enough time to check yourself one last time in the restroom before you enter the interview. Don’t apply any cologne or perfume for your interview. You never know if the person will be allergic or have it trigger any unwanted emotions.

Come Prepared

It is always necessary to bring extra copies of your resume. Even if the employer already has a copy of your resume, it will show that you are prepared in case you are being interviewed by more than one individual. Create a portfolio with any previous projects you’ve completed (whether in class or for work), references, and letters of recommendation in a nice, professional folder. This will not only give you an advantage to your competitors, but it will give the interviewer a chance to see your skills first hand and see what you are capable of creating. Of course, you can’t forget a pen and notebook for notes!

Spotlight on You

Then comes the question we all dread being asked, “What are your weaknesses?” Your weakness should be answered as a strength that will benefit the employer. Emphasizing on a weakness that you have overcome over your employment history shows that you do have flaws, like everyone else, and you are still being honest. One of the best responses is incorporating these attributes in personal accomplishments. Take a step back and put yourself into the employer’s shoes. If you were the one doing the hiring, what would you want to hear?

Thank You

Take a breather, the stressful part is over! You have finished the interview, now what? Follow up with your employer and send a hand-written “thank you for your time” card. It shows that you are serious about the job offering and they will admire that you took the time to send one.

Use these tips as a helpful cheat sheet for your next interview and just relax, be yourself and you’ll do great! Good luck!

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This blog is written by Jessica, our ambassador from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

An important thing for college students to think about is their personal brand. Having a strong personal brand is something that will separate you from your classmates after you graduate and begin looking for jobs. I originally heard of personal branding after I got my first internship at Weidert Group. One of the things that was stressed to me by our internship coordinator was that it is imperative to figure out what makes you unique and to capitalize on it.

So how do you start creating your personal brand? Below are a few tips to help you get started.

Find what makes you unique. Like I said above, everyone has something that makes him or her stand out from the crowd. It may be a special skill or a unique internship experience that you’ve had. Whatever it is, the first step is to identify it and to strengthen it.

Believe in your skill. After you’ve identified what makes you unique, start believing in it! The more that you are confident in your skill set, the more that other people will believe you, too. The biggest part of displaying persuasiveness to your future employer is having confidence in yourself.

Develop a unique resume. This next step is perhaps one of the most important. In order to properly display your uniqueness to employers, it is necessary to create a resume that resonates with your skills and personality. Everything from the font on your resume, to the color in your header, to the way that you layout your information will have an effect on the brand that you display.

Create a personal bio. Just as important as the resume itself is your personal biography. This should be about 3 to 5 sentences long and should be the core of your personal brand. This is the place where you get to show your personality and your skills together. It should be solidly written and should concisely explain who you are, what you can do and where you want to be after graduation.

Expand your brand. The last thing that you should do is expand your brand into all of your social media profiles. This can be as simple as making sure that all of your “about me” descriptions contain your personal bio. By streamlining the information about yourself, you will create a very strong image for prospective employers. Another important part of this step is making sure that all of your social media profiles have links to one another. This will make it very easy for people to find you online and see what you have to offer.

As always, if you have questions on personal branding or anything else related to internships, don’t hesitate to reach out to any of the Intern Queen campus ambassadors.

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A new grad Graphic Designer’s Top 5 tips to help you survive the last year of your Graphic Design program.

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This blog was written by Sandhya, our campus ambassador from Ohio University!

This month, I spent two weeks in Vietnam and it was an experience that I will never forget. You may be looking at internships or study abroad opportunities for the summer right now. Deciding on studying abroad definitely has its positives & negatives. If you’re considering studying abroad you should consider these few things:

1. Culture – Visiting another country is a great way to learn about another culture.  When I was in Vietnam, I learned about the culture of the people through my interaction with students & shop owners. You can also visit museums or other sites in the country you’re in that are important to the culture of the country. For example, in Vietnam, I visited several Buddhist pagodas & a Vietnam War museum.
2. Food–Trying new food may give you ideas on what you may want to cook in the future or learn what you really don’t like eating. You can try the local fruits or the local “favorite” dish & see how it compares with the restaurant in your town.
3. Language—Going to a different country will give you the chance to learn a few words of the language or a chance to practice and get better at the language you’re already learning. In my case, I learned a few words, like how to say “thank you” & “can I have the bill?” This can help you realize how different languages can be & how different people interact.
4. Money—Going abroad can be expensive depending on where you travel. For example, my flight to Vietnam was expensive, but because of the exchange rate, everything else was pretty inexpensive. Set a budget for yourself & look at the different exchange rates for places if you’re looking to save some money.
5. People— Studying abroad is a great way to meet new people, especially people that you may have never gotten to meet in your college or town. You can meet other tourists or students that are studying abroad.

Overall, my study abroad experience changed my views on the world and the way I see the Vietnamese culture. So if you’re unsure about it, consider these five things. You can also refer to my blog to learn more about my study abroad experience at http://bit.ly/tNEjFU

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This blog is written by Colby Ann, our Campus Ambassador for Pace University at the Westchester Campus. She is a Junior majoring in Communications and minoring in Political Science. She is very involved with her campus and community and has had several internships.

**Warning: 90′s Boy Band Throwback**

Thinking about starting a club on campus?  This could be one of the best ways to learn leadership skills, gain recognition on campus, make new friends and boost your resume. And believe it or not, starting your own club on campus, often isn’t as hard as it sounds.  This past semester I worked closely with a professor and a few other students and in just one month we brought a new club to the Pace University Pleasantville campus, and became an official recognized organization.  As a communications and journalism student, I felt that it was important to have a communication-based club on campus, so that communication students had a resource and some opportunities outside of class.

While all schools differ on their specific processes of getting a club approved on campus, the general idea is the same; find some other students who are interested, a professor who’s willing to help, and some great ideas for events and ways to improve your campus.

To start, you need to get in touch with the head of your Student Association or Student Activities Committee and figure out what the process is for bringing a club on campus.  Then you need to find a few other students who are as committed as you are, and will be able to take on some of the workload.  Then once you have the concept down, advertise!  Use everything you have available to you, especially social media.  You can create a Facebook group, a Twitter account, and use those outlets to send reminders to your friends about meetings and updates with the club.  Also, most campuses have a document services center that will be able to create some flyers for you and post them all around campus.

The club that I helped to form is called Students In Communication Arts (SICA), we’re hoping to be a resource for communications students, have networking events on campus, educate students about communication internship opportunities, and create young communications professionals.  So far we have about twenty members, and are very excited for our first semester on campus as an official recognized organization.

The most important thing to remember is that whatever club you want to form, you should be passionate about it.  It involves some hard work, but if you have the energy and excitement for it, it will be more fun than work.

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This blog is written by Melinda, our campus ambassador from Miami University!

Preparing for the newest semester, quarter, or trimester is one of the hardest things to do after taking a much needed break—especially after the holiday season. But it’s definitely necessary to set yourself up for success!

For those of us who are going back to school at the end of January, here’s the lowdown on how to prepare.

Check out those syllabi: Your upcoming professors are going to start emailing you about their classes you’re enrolled in, and the documents that go with them. My advice? Don’t ignore them! This is a great way to reach out the professors if you have any questions or concerns and avoid an awkward first day. Also, you’ll be able to check out what you’re getting yourself into for the semester, and even start on some assignments if you’re feeling ambitious.

Strategically buy the textbooks you need: After reading the syllabus for every class, you’ll be able to see which textbooks you really need to buy (or which ones you don’t). By weeding out what’s necessary and what may not be, you can spend your money and time strategically. Planning your textbook purchases early also gives you more time to research for the best deal. Compare prices from bookstores, Amazon, EBay, and, of course, the Intern Queen textbook rental!

Plan out your first week: One of the best ways to be prepared for the new school period is to have a plan. Try to memorize your class schedule and know where you’re going, then make plans for the between times. Schedule time to catch up with friends, do campus activities, work, study, and take time for yourself. Your first week may not end up as your permanent weekly schedule, but it’s a start in the right direction.

Follow these tips—adding in a few tweaks of your own—and you’ll be off to a great start!

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This blog is written by Mollie, our campus ambassador from Northern Michigan University. She is studying Communication Studies and will graduate in May 2012. She hopes to work in any communications industry from television to PR.

When I was in high school, I was involved in almost every club or extracurricular there was for me. Coming to college was uncharted territory and I had no idea what extras were even offered. Being a communication studies major, I knew I wanted to be involved in something that dealt with people, but there was no such thing as “Communications Club.” A few people I knew were involved in PRSSA, or the Public Relations Student Society of America, but I was worried because I didn’t even really know what public relations entailed. I attended a meeting and almost immediately fell in love with the organization.

Being a member of PRSSA had been an amazing experience and has given me so many opportunities to further my future career aspirations. With PRSSA, I have traveled to Washington DC and Orlando, Florida for conferences, had the opportunity to be a student volunteer for President Barack Obama’s visit to Northern Michigan University, raised thousands of dollars for local non-profits, volunteered for a major sled dog race, and so many other amazing things.  How’s that list for resume builders?

Not only did I learn what PR was about, but I actually got to put it in action. My chapter does an amazing job, building fundraising campaigns from the ground up and raising money for organizations in need. Our “Jam for Love” Ski and Snowboard competition and “Project Compassion” Fashion Show have become major community events that the public looks forward to annually. For someone who had no clue what PR was, I now feel pretty confident that I could do quality work with a PR client.

I can’t even express how vital my membership in PRSSA was to my future. It showed me what level other students were at and gave me the drive to raise my own standards. I learned professionalism, confidence, and group communication skills. If you are in ANY communication field, take it from me, you need to be a member of PRSSA at your university – You won’t regret it.

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This blog was written by Caitlin Beck, our Campus Ambassador at Fordham University. She is studying Communications and will graduate in May 2014. Caitlin’s dream job is to one day be the host of E! News.

So who’s still stuck with their New Year’s resolution to get in shape to look and feel your best? Since the gyms are always the most crowded in the few weeks after the first of the year, here are some great workouts classes that you can do at the gym as well as activities outside the gym to help those who are starting a new workout regimen!

Bikram Yoga: This type of yoga is more intense than regular hatha yoga. It is practiced in a room that is heated to about 106 degrees. This type of yoga is meant to prevent injuries by stimulating and restoring health to your muscles. It will also increase circulation throughout your entire body, which helps to prevent both organ failure and heart disease. Each session is 90 minutes and in that time you will do 26 different postures. The calories that you burn will depend on the level of intensity but the average is between 500-1000 per session.

Zumba: Zumba has become the largest dance fitness program, and it incorporates many different dance styles from all over the world. Each instructor will choreograph their own routines but the main point of this class is so provide a strong muscle and cardio workout. The average person will burn about 450 calories in a one-hour class. Zumba is meant to be very fun with high energy. This workout is great for people of all ages, especially those who love to dance!

Spinning: Spinning is an indoor cycling program that is meant to focus on strength and endurance. The intensity of the class depends on the individual and the resistance that the instructor recommends. There are also five different movements in this class, some of which are harder and will increase the level of difficulty in this class. These classes are typically 45 minutes to an hour-long session. The average person will burn about 400 calories in a class but it is possible to burn as much as 1000 depending on your athletic ability.

There are other activities that you can do in the winter that will also increase your level of fitness and burn calories while having fun!

Snowboarding: In one hour of snowboarding you could burn about 550 calories, and if you are an extremely skilled snowboarder it could be as much as 750 calories. This sport helps you sculpt abs, works your back muscles, and your legs.

Iceskating: In a one-hour session you could burn as much as 300 calories. This exercise uses more muscles than you think, so when you are skating you are really during an almost full body workout.

Snowshoes: For a great leg workout simply strap on snowshoes! You could go for a walk or a hike to get in a great cardiovascular workout. This workout is great if you are sick of the gym and want to spend time outside. You could burn as much as 400 calories is one hour.

Remember to switch up your workout routines so the gym will continue to be fun and new!

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