oh internships... where are you?
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Oh Internships… Where are You?Betsy Bishop Gill
University Career Services
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Today’s Agenda• Review the main three methods utilized
by NU students to find internships– Internship Postings– Employer Sourcing/Research– Networking
• Gain awareness of the services, programs and resources available to you for your internships search
• Understand how to effectively use the resources available to you
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Internship Posting SitesUCS posting sites to explore:• CareerCat – Northwestern’s primary internship
and job posting site for students and alumni. Also is the location for on-campus recruiting, information sessions, workshops, and shared postings.
• iNet – same software system as CareerCat. Employers post internships for the colleges in the iNet consortium: Georgetown University, Harvard University, New York University, MIT, University of Pennsylvania, Rice University, Stanford University, Yale University, University of Southern California, and Northwestern University
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Other Sites Internships Online:
largest internship site on the web http://www.internship
s-usa.com/ Username: work Password: credit
Internships.com: National and international Internship listings www.internships.com Select "Northwestern" Type in "Wildcats"
under promo code
Vault & Wetfeet: An informational resource that contains internship postings
Access through NU Library
Other Major Sites:
Indeed.com- Google like search for job or internship postings
• Idealist.org- For Non-Profit/Gov’t• GoingGlobal- For International
Work Searches (access at UCS Resource Library/CareerCat)
• MakingtheDifference.org- Federal Gov’t Internships
• National Science Foundation-http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/
• Twitterjobsearch.com- search through postings for work on Twitter
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Making it Worth the Submit
Know the industry
Know the company
Identify main skills employer is seeking
Target your application materials
Follow instructions
Follow-up if possible weeks after submitting
Don’t instantly submit
Don’t submit if you are not interested
Don’t forget to proofread
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Employer Research/ SourcingResearching which employers or
environment is right for you in order to find employment
Involves:• Researching Companies• Creating a list of those to contact• Visiting website for more information• Contact employers directly through email or phone• Arrange for informational interviews
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The Hidden Job Market
20% of jobs are posted
publicly
Posting Sites
Remaining Opportunities
Benefits of Utilizing the Hidden Job Market:
• More Opportunities
• Less Competition
• Stronger Alignment
• Geographical Focus
• Expand Network
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How to Find the EmployersCareerSearch: A Database of Company
Informationhttp://v2.careersearch.net.//clientClick on
“Create an
Account”
Use the Client
Referral Key:
NU2004
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Other Ways to Find EmployersChamber of Commerce
Hoovers
Wikipedia
Also: Google, Wetfeet, Vault, CareerCat, LinkedIn.com, Crain’s Business, Going Global (International), Idealist.org, Professional Associations
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Letter/Phone Call of Inquiry(1) Introduce yourself
Hi, my name is Holly Jacobs. I am currently a student at Northwestern University pursuing a degree in communications.
(2) Identify interest – organization, position, etc… I came across your organization when I was conducting research on advertising agencies in my hometown. I was very excited to learn of your niche in providing advertising consulting to green organizations
(3) Introduce skills This past year, I served as the promotions director for a campus student organization called Green Initiatives. In this role, I was able to increase awareness of our initiatives in campus residences.
(4) Inquire I was reaching out to you because I wanted to discuss opportunities in your organization for an internship this summer….
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Networking• What is it?- Establishing professional or
personal connections with others– To develop a mutual support system– To tap into a hidden employment market– To interact with members of your target field– To explore career options– To market yourself to potential employers
• Networking is consistently one of the #1 ways NU students find internships or jobs!
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Who to Network with… • LinkedIn & Twitter• Professional Associations• Your Own Network
Family
Friends/Roommates
Student/ Professional
Orgs
Religious Orgs
Co-Workers
Neighbors
YOUAlumni
AttendSession
on Networking
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A Great Way to StartInformational Interviews• An interview YOU conduct with a person who
currently does a job you think you might want, or who has specific knowledge about an occupation or career in which you are interested.
• Prepare and Ask Questions • Be Tactful about asking if employment
opportunities exist• Be Genuine and show your Passion for the
Work they do• Afterwards- send a thank you note/email
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Next Steps• Start utilizing all three main techniques
right away
• Make an Appointment with an Internship Specialist or Advisor
• Set short term and long term goals for your internship search (pg 20 of the Career Guide offers an Internship Search Timeline)
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University Career ServicesMain Office
620 Lincoln Street847-491-3700
CareerLabCore Reserve
Main Library, 2nd Floor NorthWeb www.northwestern.edu/careers
Facebook www.facebook.com/northwesternucsTwitter http://twitter.com/northwesternucs
LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=1926036
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