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Decisions, Decisions, DecisionsâŠ
Should I get a part-time job? Should I go to the gym this morning, or just skip it and have pizza for lunch? Well, since I have a test tomorrow, maybe I should go to the library. But it looks way too nice outside to stay indoors. Should I start looking into graduate schools? Ugh! Decisions, decisions, decisionsâŠ
If youâre anything like me, then this is a typical day in your life. Letâs face it â every day we encounter choices in our lives. From the time we wake up to the time we go to sleep, weâve already made hundreds of decisions throughout the day. Some are conscious and intentional, like choosing outfits, deciding what to eat and when to walk the dog. Other decisions are made subconsciously and automatic, much like how our brain solves problems and processes memories from the day during our sleep and dream cycles. …
You Are What You Think
As the famous Henry Ford put it, âWhether you think you can or you think you canât â youâre right.â In so few words, this quote illuminates the idea that life isnât about whether you can or canât achieve your goals and find success. The key is to focus on whether you âthinkâ you can.
This mantra speaks on many levels about the true power of the human mind and the intentions of everyday thought. Throughout our young-adult lives, the anxiety and frantic thoughts about the future overwhelm our mental space and cloud our sense of confidence and purpose. Expectations rise with each year of our educational experience, and we may stumble along crossroads of emotional tolls and high-stake decisions. We ask ourselves questions surrounding the future of our career, health, love, and family. Every day, we strive for a better understanding of our personal goals and how to become …
Job vs. Career: The Choice is Yours
The path to finding a career winds through many twists and turns, before it brings passionate and successful purpose into your life. Everyone sets out on this path with a distinct plan about how they envision their future. But to their amazement, where they end up is far from where they started. Maybe you didnât get your dream job right after graduation and didnât move across the country like you planned. Donât give up! Remember that your journey is your own. Different opportunities will present themselves along the way, maybe in the form of part-time jobs or a chance to volunteer. Itâs important to know how these different jobs can help you realize your full potential and lead you to a fulfilling career, no matter how laboring it may seem. You should know when to move on and challenge yourself for something greater. There is a distinct difference between a …
Job-Ready Prep for College Students
Whether you are a bright-eyed freshman or a senior counting down the days until graduation, itâs never too late to learn the best techniques to prepare for the real world. And by real world, I mean the world outside of your dorms, where meal points disappear and your class schedule turns into a full-time work schedule.
When itâs time to transition from campus to career, students should understand that although a college degree can boost your earning potential and improve your resume, it is only a small part of the employment equation. Hiring managers look for applicants who not only have the skills necessary for the job, but also whether the applicant would be a good fit in their company culture. They look for professionalism, confidence, self-motivation and willingness to accept challenges. Many of these qualities arenât a pre-requisite for your diploma, but are learned through practice and experience. Internships, …
Career Ready: Strengthening Indianaâs Talent Pipeline
Indiana INTERNnet, Indiana Commission for Higher Education, and Purdue University joined forces to coordinate a session during the HR Indiana Annual Conference. The session, Career Ready: Strengthening Indianaâs Talent Pipeline, occurred on Wednesday, the final day of the conference. Indiana INTERNnet was honored to share the podium with brilliant minds who are shaping and strengthening Indiana’s talent pipeline for career readiness.
A few of Indianaâs esteemed influencers in the world of education, public affairs, workforce policy, and business shared their insights on plans to help Indianaâs economy grow. Teresa Lubbers, the Commissioner for Indianaâs Commission for Higher Education (CHE), discussed invaluable strategies that CHE is pursuing to ensure Indianaâs post-secondary education system is aligned to meet the needs of students and the state. She addressed key values of career alignment, competency and completion that will carry CHEâs goals to the fullest extent of success in our community.
The Indiana …
Nominate Your Awesome Summer Intern for Intern of the Year!
Did you have a rock star intern this summer?
Recognize the great work they did by nominating them for Intern of the Year through Indiana INTERNnetâs IMPACT Awards!
The IMPACT Awards is an annual celebration of internship success stories. We accept nominations from the public in the categories of Intern of the Year, Employer of the Year, and Career Development Professional of the Year. Then, weâll recognize all nominees and unveil the winners at the annual awards luncheon on February 8, 2017 at the Ivy Tech Corporate College and Culinary Center in Indianapolis.
Last yearâs event was full of energy! We had more than 50 nominees with stories of accomplishment that we shared with nearly 400 attendees. Learn more about our nominees and winners in BizVoice magazine and on our blog.
This yearâs luncheon will be a âslam dunkâ with 6â2â hometown basketball legend (and former NBA intern!) Tamika Catchings …
Intern to Full-Time Employee: What Does it Take?
Internships arenât just for gaining real-world experience in your desired field. They are more than just programs to receive college credit, too.
Interns have an especially advantageous position within a company that has potential to turn into a full-time offer. Itâs best for interns and employers to sit down at the beginning of their experience to discuss some goals they wish to accomplish with each other. If full-time employment is a possibility at the end of the internship, interns can treat their 10-12 weeks as an ongoing interview. Here is some more advice on how you can be remembered as the rock star intern who turned into their next full-time employee.
Be dependable. Employers want to see that you are arriving on time to work, successfully hitting your deadlines, and ready to help out whenever needed. Pay attention to detail and do your work consistently well. Network with your co-workers. …
Doâs and Donâts: How to Make the Best of Career Fairs
August is slowly creeping around the corner.
Instead of being bummed out about school starting, get excited for what lies ahead! For students, this is prime-time career fair season. During the fall months as you prepare to head back to campus and get situated, itâs important to iron your blazers and dust off your networking skills.
When I was in school at Indiana University, whether I was a freshman or senior, I took advantage of career fairs every semester. I learned about job opportunities that were offered in my community and made valuable connections. A few even landed me a part-time job on campus.
Whatever you are looking for, career fairs are a great place to start. Here is a rundown of some doâs and donâts to keep in mind:
DO:
Your research! Look at what companies are attending the career fair first and narrow your options down to maximize …
Interns Flocked to Indianapolis Zoo for Career Building
Indiana INTERNnet partnered with the Indianapolis Zoo to host our second intern engagement event of the summer! This event, much like our previous engagement event at the Childrenâs Museum in June, was a fantastic success for everyone involved. We were ecstatic to have over 170 interns from various companies all around the state come together to network and learn more about one of the best attractions our city has to offer.
The Indianapolis Zoo, a place known for discovering new wonders of the animal world, is also the perfect place for innovative educational learning for kids and adults of all ages. Their enduring reputation is the product of their outstanding staff members, interns, and volunteers that enhance the guest experience year-round. And our visitors got the chance to learn from 5 of these staff members during a career panel. With backgrounds ranging from public relations and HR, to veterinary hospital …
Interns Enjoy Networking, Fun at The Childrenâs Museum of Indianapolis
This week, Indiana INTERNnet partnered with The Childrenâs Museum of Indianapolis to host our second intern engagement event. Several local companies and their interns enjoyed a day off of their normal work routine and networked with mentors and peers. We wanted to provide an opportunity for the students to enhance their social and professional networks, devote time to career development, and have FUN! Since the Childrenâs Museum is the âbiggest and bestâ in the world, we knew this would be a day to remember!
The morning started with professional development where students learned about the museumâs fantastic internship program. In 2012, Vault, Inc. named the museumâs internship program one of the top 10 non-profit programs for interns in the nation. In 2013, Indiana INTERNnet named The Childrenâs Museum of Indianapolis Employer of the Year at the annual IMPACT Awards luncheon (LINK). Many were surprised to hear the Childrenâs Museum …
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 …
New Year, New Adventure
The New Year started with an opportunity to learn and gain real-life experience as Indiana INTERNnetâs marketing intern. In December, I had been struggling to find the perfect spring internship until I came across Indiana INTERNnet. Suddenly, there was a plethora of internship opportunities!
I am currently attending my last semester at IUPUI for public relations. I grew up near Bloomington, Indiana in the small town of Spencer. I met my fiancé, Jacob, in high school. He was a football player and I was the equipment manager. Besides football, my true passion in life is animals. I have a Pomeranian, Vada, and a grey short-haired cat, Murphy. They are the best of friends, always chasing each other around the house. After graduation, I hope to work for an animal rescue organization. In the future, I aspire to start my own organization!
Since graduation is right around the …
Mobilize your internship search with Indiana INTERNnet
Thereâs a simple way to streamline your internship search while youâre on the go.
You can bookmark www.IndianaINTERN.net to your phoneâs home screen and it will look like an app amongst all your other favorites. The shortcut will take you to Indiana INTERNnetâs mobile site, where you can perform a personalized search for internships, learn more about employers searching for interns on our site, and check out our blog.
Here is how to add a shortcut to www.IndianaINTERN.net on your iPhone or Android home screen, courtesy of SpinWeb.
For iOS
Step #1: Launch a âprivateâ Safari tab and go to www.IndianaINTERN.net.
Step #2: Tap the square icon with the upward arrow in the middle of the row.
Step #3: Tap âAdd to Home Screen.â
Step #4: Confirm the name you want displayed and hit âAdd.â
For Android
Since there are so many versions of Androidâs …
Gear Up Now For Summer Internships
The temperature is dropping. The nights are getting longer. That means itâs time to start thinking about ⊠summer internships?
Thatâs right! Many students have begun searching for summer opportunities, and some employers have hired their summer interns already. Like holiday music in the mall, the process seems to start earlier each year.
If your employer utilizes www.IndianaINTERN.net, I encourage you to post your openings soon and begin searching for the perfect intern. Be thorough when describing the expectations and duties so you attract the right type of candidates for the position. Create an intern work plan and offer students as much real-world experience as possible. Remember, you are grooming the future workforce.
However, if your employer has encountered obstacles in creating an internship program, you are not alone. The Indiana Chamberâs 2015 Employer Survey revealed there is work to be done to address barriers to entry and facilitate partnerships …
Yes, college is still worth it
The answer to the question, âIs college worth it?â is a no-brainer for this grad. I answer with an emphatic, âYes!â
The question is a central theme of the recently released Gallup-Purdue Index 2015 Report. The report surveyed more than 29,000 U.S. college graduates. One of the questions asked graduates how certain experiences in college influenced well-being and workplace engagement after graduation. A finding of particular interest to us here at Indiana INTERNnet pertained to the value of internships:
âIf recent graduates strongly agree that they had any of three experiential learning opportunities â an internship related to their studies, active involvement in extracurricular activities or a project that took a semester or more to complete â their odds that they strongly agree that their education was worth the cost increase by 1.5 times.â – Gallup-Purdue Index 2015 Report
We are pleased but not exactly surprised by this figure. The …