The document discusses finding and preparing for internships. It provides information on what internships are, how to search for internship postings on MySpartanCareer.com, the importance of networking, and specific local and state organizations to explore for internship opportunities. The key takeaways are to use the MSU Career Services Network, get to know yourself, and that the internship search requires effort but is worth it.
19. “Where else should I look?” Most people work at small companies you never heard of (Fewer than 200 employees) CareerNetwork.msu.edu
20. Getting to know your local companies MSU Federal Credit Union Biggby Coffee Two Men and a Truck Jackson National Life John Henry Company Emergent BioSolutions CareerNetwork.msu.edu
21. Getting to know more local companies Liquid Web Neogen TechSmith, Corp. Spartan Internet Consulting Demmer AutoOwners Insurance CareerNetwork.msu.edu
22. Local connectors you should know… LEAP (Lansing Economic Area Partnership) Lansing Chamber of Commerce Lansing Rotary Lansing State Journal Lansing Area Capital Gains Greater Lansing Business Monthly There are more! CareerNetwork.msu.edu
25. Internships@State On-campus 240 departments 11,000+ student workers 137 internships RH&S Wharton Center Physical Plant Library Advancement National Superconducting Cyclotron Lab Community Music School CareerNetwork.msu.edu
thank you I’m Bill Morgan… how many of you have had 1 internship? 2 internships? 3 internships? Etc. presentation should reinforce what you already know…
Survey: 50% of employers want to see at least one internship on your resume (many want to see 2-3-4-) Survey: 40% more likely to get a full time job offer with internship experience than without Survey: 20% higher starting offer with internship experience than without
Best case is to end up with a job offer for when you graduate!
it’s okay if it doesn’t work out – clean end for both the student and the employer
Finding a relevant internship is hard work
your resume tells your story – enough to get you an interview MSU provides a free service – we’re here to help! your search strategy should go beyond just looking in want ads you’ll need to make adjustments and get help as you procede
it’s common for employers to ask for references – line them up before handing out contact info! now’s the time to tighten your privacy settings on Facebook – no more party or beach photos, please Linked In = Facebook for people at work Once you set up your LinkeIn account you can join groups like MSU Alumni = Spartans work at a lot of companies out there!
in addition to updating your digital profiles it’s a great time to talk about internships and careers with the people you know
How many of you have logged in to your My Spartan Career account this year? How many of you enjoy using you’re My Spartan Career? OK, like most job posting sites, it can take time to figure out a way to make it work for your needs Keep in mind: Employers posting on MSC are interested in YOU Keep in mind: Only Spartans can search for and apply to jobs in MSC – Limited Competition!
A few tips on how to move up the learning curve Forget your Password?
Job search starts with the jobs tab 1,706 jobs posted at 2:31pm Today 510 internships posted => 70% paid internships
I recommend trying the advanced search option => more filtering filter for keywords filter for internships filter for miles from a zip code (10 miles from 48824 = MSU area) Set up Search Agents => automatically get emails when new jobs are posted!
Tip: Put MSU in the Keyword search box to locate MSU job listings
“What advice to you have for an MSU Junior who’s interested in a career in advertising?” Let us talk – we love to talk, listen to our own voices, bask in your admiration… Ask for an Informational Interview => you bring a list of questions and interview the supervisor about the company Have your resume and story ready; research the industry and key companies It’s a two way street => one thing you can offer is to be a “brand ambassador” (I’ll tell my friends to take your class!”)
Google Manager in Ann Arbor = “…75,000 applications came in over past few weeks…”
Google Manager in Ann Arbor = “…75,000 applications came in over past few weeks…”
Research: most people work at small companiesResearch: really small and really big companies are back on track and hiring!
There are a lot of great companies right here in mid Michigan – places to look for an Internship!
Business associations are a good source for information about local companies – some even post jobs Governments have a lot of employees and often hire interns Colleges also hire students as interns!
Many internships are posted on MSC Also look for part time jobs that are relevant to your career interests (Hospitality Management; English; Computer Science) Students need to ask their supervisor about creating an internship opportunity I can help Supervisors with setting up an Internship
Your tuition includes access to the MSU Career Services Network We have offices around campus! We’re available online at Career Network . Msu . Edu
Think about the skills you’ve developed through school, clubs, sports, jobs, hobbies Think about how these skills can relate to the types of internships you’d like to find Figure out what you want and show your passion => employers are suckers for passion!
Finding an Internship can take as much work as finding a full time job The job search skills you develop looking for internships will carry over to help you throughout your career
Thank you I’ll post this presentation to my LinkedIn account => I welcome all of you to connect with me on LinkedIn!
