Tag Archives: Colleges and Universities
Why Intern?
As a college student, you put in a lot of time, effort and work during the school year. There are many late nights involving lots of studying, lots of pizza, lots of energy drinks, and little sleep. Some weeks seem like a yearā¦ and some tests seem like they were probably written in ancient Greek. Butā¦ through it allā¦you survive because there is a light at the end of the tunnel: SUMMER!
But wait. In order to best prepare myself for the āreal world,ā everyone suggested I take advantage of the summertime to work and gain experience through an internship. This is the process that I and many of my peers have gone through this year. But, Iām here to tell you, your summer internship will be worth every minute!
First, if you are unsure of what you want to do, having an internship can help narrow your field …
Students: Looking for Something to do this Weekend?
Entry by Pat Patterson
Are you looking for something to do this weekend?Ā Why not polish up your resume?Ā Now, I bet youāre all thinking, āYeah, rightā¦I thought this blog entry was going to be about some fun event or promotion.āĀ Just keep readingā¦
Iām not suggesting you spend all weekend working on your resume, but it may be a good idea to add recent internships that you have not yet added.Ā The more time that elapses after your internship, the more you will forget important details.Ā You never know when an opportunity may arise when you will need to submit your resume, especially given the fact that college hiring and recruiting is expected to increase:Ā Ā
NACEās current hiring index shows college hiring at 126.4, compared with 86.8 last year at this time. The October poll also found that nearly half of responding employers expect to increase …
Indiana Chamber Launches Higher Education Web Site
Entry by Pat Patterson
For all career services professionals ā today, the Indiana Chamber launched a new web site, Achieve Indiana, focused on higher education in Indiana:
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce seeks to advance policy innovation and change in higher education finance, management and instructional delivery to substantially increase the number of students who complete postsecondary education. Currently, the Indiana Chamber is leading Indianaās participation in the Lumina Productivity Initiative, a national program aimed at increasing the percentage of college graduates in the U.S. from 40% to 60% by 2025. The Indiana initiative, funded by the Lumina Foundation for Education and conducted in partnership with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Governorās Office, is focused specifically on performance-based funding, engagement of university trustees and productivity of regional campuses.
From the Achieve Indiana site, you can download a new higher education report, Crossing the Starting Line: An Examination …
Immersing Yourself in Career Services
Entry by Jake Zielinski, Peer Career Advisor, Wabash College Career Services
Iām Jake Zielinski, a junior Rhetoric major from South Bend, IN. Iām a Wally with high entrepreneurial spirits. In the last year I have been involved in various business activities and programs; however, Iām not exactly sure where I would like to be in a few years.Ā Dealing with business, social environments, traveling, and negotiation are all very important aspects in whatever my future shall bring.
During last summer, I was fortunate enough to work for the Wabash College Career Service office. My official title was: Event Management Intern. Within the time allotted, I was able to collaborate with two fellow interns, Brady Young and Bobby Wade, to coordinate the 5th Annual Wabash College Community Fair. Being a large event, we started preparing months in advance. Duties included communicating with local business owners to increase event participation, marketing the …
College Touring: Donāt Forget the Career Services Office
Entry by Pat Patterson
In the current competitive job market, students need to begin thinking about and planning for their potential careers early on in their college experience.Ā Since students go to college to attain an education that will eventually be used to secure a career, students (and parents) should explore each collegeās career services office on their campus visits.Ā A recent news release from Wake Forest University echoes this sentiment:Ā
As high school students and their parents begin the annual fall ritual of campus visits, experts are recommending that families make the career office one of the first stops on any college tour. “In this competitive job market, the tools and resources that a career office provide have become nearly as important as academics when choosing a college or university,” said Patrick Sullivan, Associate Director of Experiential Education at Wake Forest University.
In fact, college internships can be one …