Five Things You Need To Know About Internships
Now that school is back in session and summer
internships have wound down, it’s time for fall internships to begin. There are
many things you need to know about internships; these five are a good start:
1) How To Get An Internship
Getting an internship can be easier than finding
a full-time job, but not always. This mostly depends on in which industry you
are looking to work. For example, Wall Street internships typically go to
students in “core” schools targeted by that company (read: Ivy League or
equivalent) or with close relationships to the management. For startups, your
school is less important than your persistence, interest, and ability.
Here are some tips to get the internship you
want:
Create And Grow Your Digital Identity
Make sure your social networks are up to date and
reflect who you are. Twitter, Linkedin, and About.me should be the social
networks of most importance. If you are looking for a job at a tech company
like Facebook or Google, being active on their platforms is a must as well.
Want to go into entertainment? It makes sense to be active on Twitter and
engaged with followers. Just make sure everything is up to date and appropriate
on these major social networks, because whether you want to believe it or not,
your prospective employers are watching.
Create Content To Grow Your Blog And Enhance
Your Digital Identity
If you are looking for a sales and trading job on
Wall Street, it’s a good idea to keep a blog and write about the trades you
find interesting. If you want to go into venture capital, you will
immediately be asked what companies you are excited about and what
upcoming trends you see over the next few years. When you have a blog and you
are creating content (whether original, or elaborating on other people’s
content), if you have something compelling to contribute, people will find it
valuable. It also augments tip #1.
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