Successful Fellowship SeriesNovember 16, 2011 : Successful Fellowship SeriesNovember 16, 2011 How to Find an Internship:
Networking and Leveraging Resources
Networking and Leveraging Resources—Why so important? : Networking and Leveraging Resources—Why so important? Finding an internship is a process and requires a plan of action
Leveraging your resources effectively will maximize your time and will give your internship search the proper direction
Strong networking skills build professional relationships, relationships lead to opportunities
Networking and Leveraging ResourcesLearning Objectives: : Networking and Leveraging ResourcesLearning Objectives: After this presentation you will be able to
Identify strategies for beginning your internship search.
Develop the ability to research employers and jobs effectively.
Demonstrate an understanding of professional networking.
I. Know Your ‘Self’ : I. Know Your ‘Self’ The first step to finding a job or an internship is to perform a self-assessment.
Self-assessment is the process of "knowing yourself." It involves taking an inventory of your likes, dislikes, personal characteristics, values, wants, and needs.
Slide 5 : Question #1:
What questions should you ask yourself in a self-assessment?
Performing a Self-Assessment : Performing a Self-Assessment What skills do you have?
Which skills do you want to use?
What kinds of jobs interest you?
What subjects interest you?
What were your favorite classes?
Do you have any special or unique knowledge?
Performing a Self-Assessment : Performing a Self-Assessment What kind of people do you want to work with?
What kind of job can aid your career?
What skills do you need and what kind of job can help you learn those skills?
What do you like in a job setting?
Where in the United States do you want to work?
II. Explore Your Campus Resources : II. Explore Your Campus Resources Career Services Department
Who to see?
Questions to ask
Student Organizations
Get to know your faculty
Make an appointment
Ask for ideas, suggestions
III. Performing Research : III. Performing Research What businesses and organizations are advertising internship announcements?
Newspapers
Social Networking Websites
Internet job banks
Idealist.org
Devex.com
Monster.com
CareerBuilder.com
Medzilla.com
III. Performing Research : III. Performing Research Research businesses/organizations you would like to work for
Check website for internship announcements
Research peer organizations
Ask for an Informational Interview
IV. Networking : IV. Networking Question #2
What is Networking?
IV. What is Networking? : IV. What is Networking? Gathering Information
Talking to People
Looking for Contacts
Enlisting Support
Finding Mentors
Extending Invitations Asking Questions
Introducing Yourself
Being Introduced
E-Introductions
Utilizing Business Cards
Utilizing Connections
IV. Networking : IV. Networking The “Hidden Job Market”
Informal job market
Unadvertised positions filled by personal contacts
IV. Networking : IV. Networking Who to network with?
Friends
Colleagues
Professors, University Administrators
Neighbors
Classmates
Former Employers and Supervisors,
Friends’ parents
IV. Networking is an Art : IV. Networking is an Art Be social, gregarious, friendly
Follow up on introductions
Thank You notes, emails Avoid talking too much, ask questions
Remind people where you met, who you are
IV. Networking is an Art : IV. Networking is an Art Inquire about meeting again
Having a coffee
Be clear and transparent
Ask for guidance, advice, an introduction Keep meetings short and sweet
Be sensitive of the time
Know what your “Ask” is
Timing is everything
IV. Networking is an Art : IV. Networking is an Art Follow through quickly and efficiently on referrals you are given.
Networking is a Two-Way Street
Offer to help people
Exchanging Business Cards
V. Managing Your Internet Presence : V. Managing Your Internet Presence Networking through LinkedIn and Facebook
“Netiquette”
Be careful of what you post and announce
Be careful of what other people post about you
Employers check Facebook
Maintain a professional image
VI. Final Tips : VI. Final Tips Be patient, persistent, and professional
Try to develop a large network
Networking is about building relationships
Relationships take time
Be sure to maintain the professional image
Arrive early to meetings, dress appropriately, be polite
Keep an open mind about different jobs, ideas
Cast a wide net
Slide 20 : Next steps:
Start researching and networking
Revise your resume and cover letters
Keep your eye on the calendar, plan accordingly
Secure an internship by April 2, 2012
Final Questions