-What advice do you have for students looking for internships?
Let the Career Center help you update your resume and craft a good cover letter. This will be the potential internship employer’s first impression
-What makes a resume and cover letter stand out?
Neat and organized – detailed but to the point – relevant experience – leadership and campus activities
-What is the biggest mistake you feel students make in the internship search process?
Overlooking unpaid internships – Don’t be afraid to cold call – if you would like to gain experience with a certain company or industry – don’t be afraid to ask them. Internships often aren’t advertised on job boards.
-What suggestions do
you have for students preparing for interviews?
Schedule a mock interview in the Career Center – practice live/out loud. You wouldn’t give a speech without practicing. Use the Interview Stream software on the Career Center website to help you practice.