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a Great Internship
No doubt you've been bombarded with
"expert" advice from your parents, professors,
and countless advisers. It's time you got advice you can
really use — from fellow students who've been where
you're headed! This guide is written and edited by top students
and recent grads from colleges and universities across the
United States. You'll find no condescending advice here
— just stuff to help you succeed in tackling your academic,
social, and professional challenges!
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Itching for
an Internship?
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Oh, the glamorous life of an intern. You spend the days
working your fingers to the bone and putting blood, sweat,
and tears into everything you do. Sounds like fun, right?
Why do people want internships
so badly anyway? Why do they fight tooth and nail for this
coveted
title. It's certainly not for barrels of cash; most
positions don't pay. But the experience is worth much more
than money. Whether you're a student or just looking to
broaden your professional horizons, you'll meet influential
people who'll make great contacts in the
future.
But first, you'll need to beat those eager hounds snapping
at your heels to the front of the line. Here are some
tips on crushing the competition and snagging that job early!
•Look for leads. When researching your possibilities,
don't miss out on any opportunity. Use all
your sources — family, friends, classmates, professors,
libraries, newspaper classifieds, and career
centers. After finding internships that interest you,
complete an application and hope for the all-important interview!
•Don't you delay. Hear the clock ticking? Internship
deadlines will sneak up on you. For summer
positions, applications may be due as early as November.
Others have rolling deadlines. Either way, applying early
increases your chances and pushes you ahead of all those
procrastinators.
•Prepare your papers. Keep your most updated
resume,
cover letter, recommendations,
and work samples on hand. You'll save time by having these
materials ready, and your preparedness will impress future
employers.
•Cater to the company. Showcase your skills
by researching
the company before applying. Be ready to explain your
interest and how you can benefit the business. You may want
to customize your cover
letter to fit the company's needs as well. Employers
will be struck with your intensity and knowledge —
feel your foot wedging in the door yet?
•Exercise your enthusiasm. Persistence pays
off. Be sure to follow up any letters, phone calls, or interviews
with personal notes. It may seem pushy, but your name will
never get lost in those piles of applications.
Written by Jordan Meffert
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That's Entertainment!
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Take a look at some coveted jobs amidst the glitz and glamour
of the entertainment world. An internship here may put you
side by side with filmmakers, musicians, producers, and actors.
Bunim-Murray
Productions. An internship with the makers of The
Real World and Road
Rules would be quite a reality check! If selected,
you'll be exposed to TV pre-production, post-production, and
business processes.
Lucasfilm.
An internship at George
Lucas' film company will give you an inside look at the
business side of entertainment. But beware, people will be
itching to work with Lucas — may the Force
be with you my friend!
Interscope
Records. With artists like Eminem
and U2
on the label, this company is a giant in the music biz. Check
out their new college
representative program.
NBC.
It's Saturday night. You're parked in your recliner, downing
an ice cream sundae and watching Saturday
Night Live. Well, lazy bones, get up and step into
the TV with a job
at NBC — Oh, OK, you can finish the sundae first!
HBO.
Imagine sitting down to lunch and looking up to see a Soprano
eyeing your meatball sandwich! Well, don't worry, you won't
be sleeping with the fishes anytime soon, but you may find
yourself swimming in the sea of stars and production crews
of HBO's most popular shows. |
Internships
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