As you transition from student to professional, you will likely perform an internship that will prepare you for full time work. Gaining work experience related to your field of study is no longer just a good idea. It is an extremely important and often required part of a college student’s education. A well-structured internship brings academic coursework to life and provides relevant work experience while linking you to professional contacts that can assist you in securing your first full time position. The internship is the foundation for your future.
This text aims to simplify the process of securing internships and jobs while providing practical techniques for handling the various phases of the internship and job search as well as offering activities, assessments, checklists and tips to make this information more specific to the process. Several chapters will also provide examples of resumes, document formats, correspondence letters, strategies to organize the job search process and more.
Chapter 1: First Step to your Career – The Internship (Internship Overview)
Chapter 2: Internship Research Strategies and Securing the Internship
Chapter 3: Preparing for the Professional Internship
Chapter 4: The First Day of the Internship and Understanding Employer Expectations
Chapter 5: Professional Career Exploration and Self -Assessment
Chapter 6: Job Research Strategies
Chapter 7: Ethics and the Job Search
Chapter 8: Building your Network and Professional Organizations
Chapter 9: Resumes
Chapter 10:Cover Letters and Correspondence
Chapter 11: Portfolios
Chapter 12: Interview Skills and Techniques
Chapter 13: Managing a Successful Career: Evaluating Salary, Benefits and Job Success