Be a Rockstar Intern!
It’s summer time and internship season! Congratulations on landing a great internship. This is a fantastic way to learn new things, meet new people and develop professionally with real work experience. Be a Rockstar Intern! Expectations: Find out everything about the company and departmental goals. Do you know clearly what your boss expects? Exceed all […]
It’s Just a Fad!
It was just a few years ago that social media was in its infancy. Many businesses believed that the social media “fad” would pass quickly. It is altering industry in the same manner as the internet, railroad, printing press, and assembly line did many years ago. Social media has become social business, according to the […]
The Internship Movie: A Reality Check
I spend my time coaching and writing about internships and careers for college students and new grads, so of course I had to see The Internship movie on opening weekend. I found it amusing and downright funny in some parts and cringe-worthy in others. What about the reality quotient? Just how realistic is this movie as compared […]
First Day of Your New Internship
Congratulations on your first day of your new internship! This is a fantastic way to learn new things, meet new people and develop professionally with real work experience. Now it’s time to get ready and have a wonderful first day on the job. First Day of Your New Internship Here are 5 key components a […]
Distinguish Yourself with Killer Questions
Your interview performance will be judged on many factors from your confident smile and handshake to your ability to successfully answer basic interview questions. However, don’t overlook the opportunity to ask some killer questions and impress the hiring manager or internship coordinator. Usually at the end of an interview, hiring managers will ask if you […]
Surprise! It’s Not Too Late to Find an Internship
It’s the middle of May and exams are finally winding down for most college students. Graduation ceremonies are taking place across the country. Students are heading home or to a destination city for the summer break. Many of them have internships that were secured in January or April. What about you? In my internship coaching […]
