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Tips for acing a phone interviewPhone interviews can be both positive and negative. As a positive, the interviewee gets a leg up when it comes to research because they are able to look up information in live time. For example, in a recent phone interview, I researched the company well, but apparently not well enough. Therefore, when the interviewer asked me a question I was able to look up information to provide an answer in quick, live time. On the other hand, phone interviews can be negative because they do not allow the interviewee and interviewer to have an in-person connection so words can sometimes be translated differently without seeing the facial expressions of the context. Therefore, it is important to brush up on phone interview skills to prevent any
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10 things not to do on your first day10. Arrive too late or too early
9. Constantly talk about your old job 8. Act like an intern 7. Come accross as a know-it-all 6. Only observe and not take notes 5. Not ask questions |
Information Galore: social mediaWith social media creating a huge presence in today’s society, it is not unusual to intern/job search through outlets like Twitter.
It is important to follow outlets that are broad and give tips across the board, along with sources in the areas of interest for work. |
Information Galore: BlogsWhen searching for an internship, it is important to surround yourself with job tips. Being well-informed on job tips will allow you to gather your favorite tips and create your own strategy of excellence.
To start, two good blogs to follow, along-side this one of course, are Intern Queen and The Savvy Intern. |
Shoe Shopping for Jobs: Corporate vs. Independent vs. Freelance
If the shoe fits, wear it” is an appropriate analogy for deciding a career. If feet are crammed into shoes, wearers are uncomfortable. They are likely to kick off their shoes as soon as possible. The same thing can happen at new jobs where company cultures impact the comfort or satisfaction of employees.
So before applying for jobs, experts suggest considering the three main types of job atmospheres: corporate, independent and freelance. Each have their pros and cons and all attributes must be considered before applying for a job. |
Photo-a-Day: The Intern's PerspectiveIn order to add a little liveliness to internships, a photo-a-day challenge has been enforced to add visual insight to the excitement of an internship. The photo-a-day challenge will capture things I have experienced in my internship, things on my desk, a little laughter here and there, and of course a little bragging.
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Feature FunDayEvery Wednesday I will post a featured internship in Memphis. In these posts, I will explain about the company, internship and pay. Look for Feature Funday in the title to learn about different opportunities.
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Landing Internships through LinkedInLinkedIn is a social media outlet that is specifically
for professional networking, job searching and career information gathering. LinkedIn is a great tool for finding internships and self promoting to those potential employers. However, before beginning an internship search on LinkedIn, it is important to have an outstanding profile to entice potential employers. |
Cup of Social MediaThe first step to getting an internship is to CUP social media sites: Clean, Update,
Prepare. It is important to CUP your social media sites because once the networking, application and interview process starts an increase in site-traffic will occur on the sites as they will be viewed and analyzed by potential employers. |
Network to make Your Dream WorkNetwork to make your dream work! Networking is a crucial role in not only landing an internship but securing a career. Essentially, networking is building a support system to interchange contacts and information. However, how do you network if you don’t know anyone or are new to an area?
When networking, it is important to attend community events because many companies, non-profit organizations and agencies usually use events to advertise and make community appearances. |