A lot of students want to know when to know the “right” time to start finding a summer internship. The answer varies, depending on what kind of internship you want. Is your goal a well-paid job with a large or mid-size company after graduation? Are you willing to commit your entire summer to an internship […]
It’s the time of year when you’re getting bombarded with information about internship opportunities. Here are a few things to know: Internships are available to you at many different points in your college experience. There’s no one right time to do an internship, and there are many different kinds of internships available to you. If […]
The Gies Business Career Fair on September 18 and 19 is open to all majors, and many employers come hoping to meet students from all over the university. Bring your I-Card — it’s the only requirement for entry. Reasons to go: You’re not sure whether “business” is for you. Talking to employers is a great […]
If the thought has crossed your mind that you should seek out advice from a faculty member (professor, instructor, TA), then you should probably do so. Whether the topic is grad school, the upcoming paper assignment, or confusing course material, these conversations require some of the same skills you would use in an informational interview […]
We get this question a lot. The answer is: yes. Which is to say: to answer that question, you have to ask some others. What do I want out of an internship? If your goal is simply to start getting some work experience because you have none and to start exploring what’s out there, then […]
You may get urged to apply for job and internship opportunities at Research Park that seem to have nothing to do with your major. The job titles may seem bewildering. “Strategic Resources”? Agriculture companies? Tech stuff? You may also be confused about what Research Park is and how working there might fit into your life […]
If you haven’t yet written a resume, it’s time. You may not have needed a resume up to now, but having one ready makes it easy to apply for opportunities that arise. A resume should be provisional, not set in stone. A good resume is always being revised to reflect both new things you do […]
A senior asks: A few of the jobs I am looking at ask for “salary expectations” to be sent along with my resume and cover letter. Do you have any other advice on how to go about this? There are a number of resources available to help you figure out what’s a reasonable salary range […]
ONE option for humanities majors in campus career fairs is management development programs. Sometimes called “leadership development” or “rotational programs,” these opportunities involve a one- to two-year commitment to a mid-size to large company. During that time, the new employee rotates through several different departments, learning how different parts of the company operate, trying out different skill sets, […]
Every Sunday, the New York Times business section publishes an interview with a CEO. The feature is called “Corner Office” and is well worth following to understand what people mean when they talk about “company culture” and “fit.” Towards the end of the column, the interviewer always asks about the specific interview questions that CEO […]
