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Rock Your Rock Your INTERNSHIPINTERNSHIP: : How to End with an OfferHow to End with an OfferRock Your Rock Your INTERNSHIPINTERNSHIP: : How to End with an OfferHow to End with an Offer

My first six months post-college.My first six months post-college.

Why do companies hire interns, anyway?

Um, Hello?

(Just kidding.)

In our In our economy, economy,

businesses with the best businesses with the best

___________________WIN. ___________________WIN. talenttalent

And companies without a steady And companies without a steady pipeline of talent pipeline of talent loselose..And companies without a steady And companies without a steady pipeline of talent pipeline of talent loselose..

“Hey, rookie!”

No one likes to make No one likes to make a bad hire.a bad hire.No one likes to make No one likes to make a bad hire.a bad hire.

But unless you’re completely off your rocker…But unless you’re completely off your rocker…

…most people can create a positive impression in an interview alone.

…most people can create a positive impression in an interview alone.

So staffing is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.So staffing is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.

But internships are a high-value, low-commitment way to audition new hires. But internships are a high-value, low-commitment way to audition new hires.

Who has what it takes? Who has what it takes?

And who will wipe out?And who will wipe out?

That’s great, but That’s great, but how do I get an how do I get an

offeroffer??

Starting Point: How to Get HiredStarting Point: How to Get HiredStarting Point: How to Get HiredStarting Point: How to Get Hired

Company Website Position Contact Follow-up

Create a Prospective Employer ListCreate a Prospective Employer ListCreate a Prospective Employer ListCreate a Prospective Employer List

“Aim small. Miss small.”

Site Recommendation

Follow. Comment. Retweet.

Connect, but personalize.

Like, but don’t friend immediately.

Reach Out OnlineReach Out OnlineReach Out OnlineReach Out Online

Company Twitter Handle Company Twitter Handle

Accenture @Accenture_Jobs LexisNexis @LN_Recruiting

Allstate Insurance @AllstateCareers MTV Networks @MTVnetworksjobs

AT&T @ATTjobs Raytheon @Raytheon_Jobs

Bank of America @BofA_Careers Sodexo @SodexoCareers

Deloitte Touche @JoinDeloitteUS Thomson Reuters @JobsWithUs

Expedia @Expedia_Jobs Twitter @Jobs

Forrester Research @forresterjobs UPMC @UPMCCareers

Hyatt Hotels @Hyattcareers US Dept. of State @DOScareers

Intel @JobsatIntel Verizon @VerizonCareers

KPMG @KPMG Warner Brothers @WBCareers

If you’re not a Twit, you’re missing out!If you’re not a Twit, you’re missing out!If you’re not a Twit, you’re missing out!If you’re not a Twit, you’re missing out!

Monster.comCareerBuilder.comInternQueen.com

YouTern.comIndeed.com

Job-Hunt.org

Helpful Sites for Finding InternshipsHelpful Sites for Finding InternshipsHelpful Sites for Finding InternshipsHelpful Sites for Finding Internships

But even if you’re placed, you’ll probably have an interview, so let’s talk about that…

But even if you’re placed, you’ll probably have an interview, so let’s talk about that…

93% of communication is nonverbal.93% of communication is nonverbal.

Going Up?Your Elevator Pitch.

Going Up?Your Elevator Pitch.

What’s your objective?

Why you?

Why them?

“I’m looking for a forensic audit internship before my senior year. I’ve just completed my first mock trial and I already know this is my preferred track. I’m very impressed by your litigation support division and the caliber of the clients you serve – and I’d love to have the opportunity to be part of your team next summer.”

Elevator Pitch Breakdown Elevator Pitch Breakdown Elevator Pitch Breakdown Elevator Pitch Breakdown

Objective Why you.

Why them.

The remedy to anxiety The remedy to anxiety is clarity. is clarity.

(P.S. I spend at least (P.S. I spend at least 15 hours 15 hours preparing for a preparing for a 4-minute interview.)4-minute interview.)

The remedy to anxiety The remedy to anxiety is clarity. is clarity.

(P.S. I spend at least (P.S. I spend at least 15 hours 15 hours preparing for a preparing for a 4-minute interview.)4-minute interview.)

-Tell me about yourself

- Why do you want this job?

- What do you know about our company?

- What are your greatest strengths?

- What are your greatest weaknesses?

- What projects have you worked on?

- When was the last time you really felt challenged?

- Do you volunteer?

- Do you have any questions for us?

Interview questions you should be able to answer:

Note: If it’s this guy, I’d read this book!

Find out who is interviewing you… Find out who is interviewing you… Find out who is interviewing you… Find out who is interviewing you…

Speed RoundSpeed Round

Does the company have to pay you? Does the company have to pay you? Does the company have to pay you? Does the company have to pay you?

Yes.Yes.Yes.Yes.

Who pays the most?Who pays the most?Who pays the most?Who pays the most?

Average hourly wage for an Average hourly wage for an intern is $17. intern is $17.

Average hourly wage for an Average hourly wage for an intern is $17. intern is $17.

Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers

These guys. These guys.

You’re Hired: Now What??

You’re Hired: Now What??

Word of Mouth Potential (a/k/a WOMP) is your

secret sauce.

Word of Mouth Potential (a/k/a WOMP) is your

secret sauce. If no one is talking about you, you must not be doing

anything worth noticing!

If no one is talking about you, you must not be doing

anything worth noticing!

You’re Hired #1: Mind Your -Ilities You’re Hired #1: Mind Your -Ilities You’re Hired #1: Mind Your -Ilities You’re Hired #1: Mind Your -Ilities

Punctuality Likability Accountability DependabilityResponsibility Humility Visibility Credibility

“Little” things are BIG.

You’re Hired #2: Speak UP!You’re Hired #2: Speak UP!You’re Hired #2: Speak UP!You’re Hired #2: Speak UP!

Not Okay!Not Okay!Not Okay!Not Okay!

You’re Hired #3: Think About What They’ll You’re Hired #3: Think About What They’ll Need Need NEXTNEXT..

You’re Hired #3: Think About What They’ll You’re Hired #3: Think About What They’ll Need Need NEXTNEXT..

You’re Hired #4: You’re Hired #4: Lead SomethingLead SomethingYou’re Hired #4: You’re Hired #4: Lead SomethingLead Something

EQEQ

You’re Hired #5: Mind Your EQYou’re Hired #5: Mind Your EQYou’re Hired #5: Mind Your EQYou’re Hired #5: Mind Your EQ

IQIQ

You’re Hired #6: Send You’re Hired #6: Send a Friday Memoa Friday Memo

You’re Hired #6: Send You’re Hired #6: Send a Friday Memoa Friday Memo

Two Ways to Say Two Ways to Say ““Don’t Hire Me.”Don’t Hire Me.”

Compete with your fellow interns.Compete with your fellow interns.Compete with your fellow interns.Compete with your fellow interns.

Act like the company is auditioning for you.Act like the company is auditioning for you.Act like the company is auditioning for you.Act like the company is auditioning for you.

When it’s over…When it’s over…

Schedule a meeting Schedule a meeting with each of your with each of your

supervisors.supervisors.

Schedule a meeting Schedule a meeting with each of your with each of your

supervisors.supervisors.

Say “Thank you”

Mention something specific you learned

Present a small gift (optional)

Ask for a LinkedIn recommendation

Update your resume / Update your resume / LinkedIn profileLinkedIn profile

Update your resume / Update your resume / LinkedIn profileLinkedIn profile

STAY IN TOUCHSTAY IN TOUCH!!STAY IN TOUCHSTAY IN TOUCH!!

Let’s Recap.Let’s Recap.Let’s Recap.Let’s Recap.

Success = Success = Success = Success =

High Focus High Focus High Focus High Focus

High WOMPHigh WOMPHigh WOMPHigh WOMP

High TouchHigh TouchHigh TouchHigh Touch

To move up, you must To move up, you must

get noticed. get noticed.

To get noticed, you must To get noticed, you must

attract attention. attract attention.

To attract attention, you must To attract attention, you must

be distinctive. be distinctive.

To be distinctive, you must To be distinctive, you must

become known for RESULTS.become known for RESULTS.

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