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Setting (and Achieving!) Internship Goals
Whether youâre a student preparing for your first internship or fifth, one of the best ways to begin a new career experience is to set goals.
This may seem like a simple task, but setting aside time to create legitimate objectives can improve your enthusiasm and outcomes during an internship. Breaking down goals into three areas will make it even easier.
Here is a great place to start:
Industry-specific goals These goals are set with the intent to apply theory-based knowledge from your classroom directly to your tasks and projects during the internship. Learn new industry skills and the techniques that other employees know best. Absorb the language of the business and be ready to be a hands-on learner. If you are in marketing, maybe youâll learn design and Photoshop. If you are in informatics and computing, perhaps youâll learn Java or coding. If you are learning a new software …
Rachel Slauter: Making an IMPACT
Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence on Feb. 3, 2016, at the 10th Annual IMPACT Awards luncheon. Though the event is over and the winners have been announced, we are continuing to celebrate the nomineesâ successes.
These are their stories.
Rachel Slauter is a recent graduate of Saint Josephâs College. She has been the marketing intern for the Jasper Foundation, Inc. for nearly two years!
Indiana INTERNnet: You played a large role in the Jasper Foundationâs Season of Giving Gala and the Ladiesâ Luncheon. What did you learn from those events?
Rachel Slauter: For both of these events, I took the lead as the spearhead for the planning committee. I took care of all aspects of both events from picking out the invitations to executing the event the day-of. I learned a lot about planning, budgeting and marketing toward our constituents. Taking on my first event, the Ladies Luncheon in 2015 …
The Transition from College to Career
As a recent college graduate from a Big 10 university, I know how stressful and exciting those last few months of campus life can be. Itâs a whirlwind of emotions.
In the middle of trying to take in all the sights and scenes before I left a place I called home for the last four years, I had to stop and consider what the next step was. Once I received my diploma, I was faced with the decision of whether to immediately start my career, attend grad school or take time to travel the world. But transitioning from a free-spirited undergrad to a professional with a bachelorâs degree was tougher than I thought!
My senior semester was dedicated to a lot of job applications and cover letters, but I didnât have a full-time job waiting for me once I left Bloomington. I learned quickly that I didnât have enough …
Lincoln Financial: Making an IMPACT
Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence on Feb. 3, 2016, at the 10th Annual IMPACT Awards luncheon. Though the event is over and the winners have been announced, we are continuing to celebrate the nomineesâ successes.
These are their stories.
I was truly blessed to have the opportunity to work at Lincoln Financial Group over the summer.
My experience working at Lincoln Financial can be described as astounding, awe-inspiring and unforgettable. They presented me with a platform for growth and let me take on industry changing projects with the potential to save the company hundreds, thousands and even millions of dollars.
The approach that Lincoln Financial took with me and my internship program presented me with an opportunity to do big things and left it up to me to take advantage of that opportunity. They placed me on the Speech and Desktop Process Analytics team, which is a branch of …
Summer Internship to Offer Experience, Adventure
Summer is finally here!
For students, this time of year calls for vacations, sun burn and poolside fun, not to mention a luxurious break from classrooms and exams.
Summertime is also the perfect time to dive into the workforce and build professional and personal skills. This summer, I chose to pursue a marketing internship with Indiana INTERNnet. I recently graduated from The Media School at Indiana University with a Bachelorâs degree in Telecommunications. With the help of IUâs amazing career services, every summer since I was a freshman I have been fortunate to have internships in Indianapolis with some great employers.
Throughout my collegiate experience at IU, I used every summer to my advantage. I was a summer camp counselor as a freshman, an intern at the Indy Hostel as a sophomore and a marketing and promotions intern for Do317 as a junior. Even though some opportunities might not have been the most …
Emily Atkinson: Making an IMPACT
Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence on Feb. 3, 2016, at the 10th Annual IMPACT Awards luncheon. Though the event is over and the winners have been announced, we are continuing to celebrate the nomineesâ successes.
These are their stories.
Emily Atkinson is a senior at IUPUI, graduating this May. She plans to continue her education and earn a Ph.D. in Anatomy and Cell Biology.
Indiana INTERNnet: In what fields of science are you specializing? What made you interested in pursuing those?
Emily Atkinson: Iâm currently majoring in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. I love learning about how the human body works and different rehabilitation exercises that help make the body healthy after injury. Specifically, I am interested in the skeletal system and aging-induced bone fragility. I currently work at Indiana University School of Medicine in the Anatomy and Cell Biology Department in a research lab that studies osteoporosis and factors contributing to …
The True Value of Internships
As spring semester is coming to a close, reality is setting in. Graduation is near (or has already passed for some of you), and the stress is overwhelming. School-project deadlines are approaching, upcoming final exams, and the biggest struggle of all: job searching.
If you havenât started searching for jobs, do it now! For months I have been stalking Indeed, CareerBuilder, Charitable Advisors and various organizationsâ websites for available positions. The biggest issue Iâm having is a lack of experience/education.
Iâve started thinking maybe Iâm just picky or aiming too high. A position of Assistant Director could be a leap for a recent graduate, but it somewhat matches my ideal job description. Could there be a person in a level below the assistant director who could be promoted and Iâd take their spot?
My biggest regret in college is only participating in one internship. If I had known I would …
Ashley Griffith: Making an IMPACT
Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence on Feb. 3, 2016, at the 10th Annual IMPACT Awards luncheon. Though the event is over and the winners have been announced, we are continuing to celebrate the nomineesâ successes.
These are their stories.
Ashley Griffith is a graduate student in the Master of Health Administration program at Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health. After graduation in 2017, she hopes to land a fellowship position in a not-for-profit health system.
Indiana INTERNnet: What got you interested in HR?
Ashley Griffith: I wanted to see how a health system ran from a system-wide perspective. The human resources department is responsible for hiring and maintaining all the leaders and staff for the system, along with countless other duties. Without the HR department, the right people would not be working for the health system; and the system would not be successful in its mission. I respect …
Interview Preparedness Guide
An interview can cause stress and panic. You may spend hours on Google searching for what to wear, what to ask during the interview or what to do after the interview. Hereâs a guide to help you prepare for an interview and reduce your stress level.
By preparing your interview outfit in advance, you can help ease the morning stress of worrying about what youâre going to wear. Also, this gives you the opportunity to iron, hem, sew on buttons or lint roll your outfit. What youâre wearing to the interview should correlate with the organization youâre interviewing at. A corporate law firm is going to have a very professional dress code and you should wear a neat suit. However, for a more relaxed organization you may consider losing the tie. If youâre unsure about what the company dress code is, do some research on its web site …
Thomas Smith: Making an IMPACT
Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence on Feb. 3, 2016, at the 10th Annual IMPACT Awards luncheon. Though the event is over and the winners have been announced, we are continuing to celebrate the nomineesâ successes.
These are their stories.
Thomas Smith is a senior at Ball State University planning to graduate in December 2016.
Indiana INTERNnet: Why did you pursue the construction industry for a career?
Thomas Smith: I think it is awesome how a facility can go from someone’s thought on paper to a life-size, fully-functional building.
IIN: We understand you ran a few bids during your internship. How was that experience, and how did you manage the stress of that project?
TS: It was a great experience and one that I know I will use again. As for the stress, I just had to keep myself calm and get the job done. As I ran more and …
Graduation in GIFs
May is the month of graduation! Students will proudly don their caps and gowns while hoping they donât trip on the stage. Hereâs a collection of GIFs to help prepare you for that special day.
The pride of completing your degree
The satisfaction of completing your degree is hard to beat. Youâve spent years attending classes, studying, working on projects and stressing over exams. Now, youâre hard work is being rewarded by a diploma. You should feel proud of yourself, graduating is a major accomplishment. As Kelly from The Office would say, âYouâre, like, really smart now.â
Thinking about continuing your education?
This is a question youâre going to hear a lot when you graduate. âWhat is your next step?â âAre you considering graduate school?â It can be a difficult decision. You should weigh your options and decide what is best for you. If youâre like …
Interns and Mentors Invited to Three Summer Events
Indiana INTERNnet will host a series of intern networking events this summer to encourage community engagement.
Interns from organizations throughout Central Indiana are invited to events at The Childrenâs Museum of Indianapolis (June 14), Indianapolis Zoo (July 14) and Indiana State Fair (August 5). Each will offer professional development and networking opportunities in addition to time to explore the venues.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis event will begin at 9 a.m. (check-in at 8:30 a.m.) with a professional development session. Following the programming, attendees will be free to explore the museum at their leisure until it closes at 5 p.m. An optional lunch will be served around noon.
The Indianapolis Zoo event will take place from approximately 1-5 p.m. Following professional development programming and zoo experiences, attendees will be invited to enjoy the Animals and All That Jazz concert from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Indiana State Fair event will begin at …
The End of Spring Semester According to âNew Girlâ
Each April brings a lot of stress to college students. It signifies the approaching end of the spring semester. The characters of New Girl seem to understand the stress of college at this time of year.
Letâs be honest, a college student is usually stretched for time anyways. As finals are approaching, time becomes more strained. Trying to find a few minutes to eat can seem impossible. Just remember, food and water are essential to human life.
The spring semester brings prospective students to campus to tour the grounds and crowd the line at the coffee shop. If youâre in the thick of finals week, these fresh-faced young people may seem foreign to you. Just remember, you were once in the same position they are in, and one day they will be in yours.
At some point, youâre going to realize what …
Sarah Pelko: Making an IMPACT
Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence on Feb. 3, 2016, at the 10th Annual IMPACT Awards luncheon. Though the event is over and the winners have been announced, we are continuing to celebrate the nomineesâ successes.
These are their stories.
Sarah Pelko is a senior at Butler University, graduating in May. She was the public relations and marketing intern with Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America last summer.
Indiana INTERNnet: We understand you had a busy first day at Crossroads of America Council.
Sarah Pelko: My first day was one of the most eye opening experiences I had. My supervisor and I went to a Reaching for Tomorrow field day event at Camp Belzer. This program brought special needs and at risk students from central Indiana counties to camp and let them explore the outdoors while having hands on activities that taught them about different subjects. I could instantly …
Write a Compelling Internship Posting, Part III
Summer internship season is quickly approaching. This is Part III of a three-part series on crafting internship postings that will attract qualified candidates on Indiana INTERNnet and elsewhere.
The first part of this series provided general tips for posting an internship, the second part highlighted the strengths of a well-written internship posting. This post will feature the use of keywords and promoting an internship.
Many students search for internships using keywords, therefore if you want your internship to be seen you should plan accordingly. For example, if a student is searching for a public relations internship they may use keywords such as communications, public relations, public affairs, community outreach and marketing. By including these keywords, the internship will be easier for candidates to find.
The best place for keywords is in the internship title. However, be selective with the words you choose. Decide which term best describes the internship and …