Being a travel writer is a dream job for a lot of people, but it's not an easy field to be successful in. That's because everyone wants to (and thinks that they can) be a travel writer. Sure, I'll go to Europe for 3 weeks, write an article, and pay for my trip. Yeah right! You can blog about your travels, but once again making it pay is a completely different story. Today's internships aren't paid, but they will give you some much needed experience in travel writing that you'll need if you eventually want to make a career out of it. Offbeat Guides is a San Francisco based startup that has taken a new approach to travel guides. Their product offers a level of customization that isn't present in other guides. You give them some basic information about yourself and your travel plans, and they'll create a guide that is specific to your needs. It looks awesome. Continue reading about Offbeat Guides...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on February 27, 2009 at 11:11 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Originally posted on February 19, 2009

I love books. I love them so much that I won second place in my college's book collecting contest. If you feel the same way, then an internship with the Library of Congress might be an awesome way to spend the summer. In case you aren't aware, the Library of Congress "is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections." Now that we have the Internet that may not impress all of you, but I think it's pretty cool that they've compiled so much information under one roof. Continue reading about Library of Congress...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on February 27, 2009 at 11:07 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

I love Apple products, and I have for almost 20 years. My first computer was an Apple IIe, and now One Day, One Internship, One Day, One Job, and Found Your Career are all run from a MacBook Pro and an iPhone (ok, we have a server that is not a Mac). I'm constantly amazed by the innovation that comes out of Apple, and I'm probably unreasonable about how much I prefer Apple products. I mean, I sit in front of my computer and watch live blog updates whenever they're making product announcements. In my mind there's no cooler company than Apple, so it's surprising that it took me this long to feature their internships. Continue reading about Apple...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on February 27, 2009 at 11:01 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Throughout college I went back and forth between being a devoted gym goer and a lazy bum. Some years I was good, and some years I was bad. After I graduated I committed to regular exercise, and it was the one constant that kept me going through a frustrating job search. I usually try to join a relatively expensive gym, but not for the obvious reason. I don't care about all of the frivolities. I just know that if I'm paying $10 a month for a gym, I'm a lot less likely to go - I need to feel invested. With expensive gyms come lots of people in expensive, designer workout outfits. That's where I learned about lululemon athletica, a Vancouver, British Columbia based manufacturer and retailer of "yoga-inspired athletic apparel." Everyone at my gym is wearing lululemon, and the retail stores around here are packed, so it's no big surprise that they're hiring a lot of people now. Most of their jobs are in retail (which is an alternative to a Summer internship), but they have one internship that looks awesome. Continue reading about lululemon athletica...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on February 25, 2009 at 11:25 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

It's always fun to think of holiday related internships, and since [February 16 was] President's Day, I had a lot of options. I could have looked at car dealerships or retailers that celebrate with a President's Day sale, but I wanted to feature some internships that honor our past presidents. Since Washington and Lincoln are all over our money, we're going to check out the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. If you're not familiar with them, they're responsible for printing all of our paper money, but that's not all that they do. The BEP is also the country's largest producer of security documents, which includes "U.S. passports, materials for Homeland Security, military identification cards, and Immigration and Naturalization Certificates." They don't produce our coinage - that's the United States Mint, but they do have the coolest domain name in the government - MoneyFactory.gov - even though it kind of sounds like a get rich quick scheme's web site. And last but not least, they must be pretty busy because the current low interest rates mean that the government is printing a lot of new money. Continue reading about Bureau of Engraving and Printing...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on February 25, 2009 at 11:19 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

It's not big surprise that jobs are constantly in the news these days. That's part of the reason Jason Seiden and I launched our course. People need help finding and landing jobs. People in the news have picked up on the need, and now it's newsworthy if a company is hiring. Take this article from mlive.com's Michigan Business Innovation Blog - it's about who's hiring in Ann Arbor. That's obviously of interest to me, since so many of you are at both University of Michigan and Michigan State (as well as other great Michigan schools). There were some pretty interesting names on that list, and one that stood out to me was Compendia Bioscience. They're Biotech meets Software, they're also part of the future of Michigan, and they're offering internships Continue reading about Compendia Bioscience...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on February 25, 2009 at 11:13 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

I was in college from 2002 - 2006 and completed 15 internships by graduation (Hence "Intern Queen"). My internships were at a variety of media, PR, marketing, and entertainment companies ranging from big names (FOX, MTV) to smaller names (Moore Public Relations, The Zimmerman Agency). NONE of these internships were Paid opportunities. I received one $100.00 stipend from Moore Public Relations and that's it - no other monetary compensation. I did get college credit (through my university) for quite a few of my internships. These internships were my favorite part of college and where I learned the most about myself, my future, and the workplace. I suggest every college student aim to participate in 2-3 internships by the time they graduate college. If you are lucky enough to find a paid internship opportunity, congratulations - they don't come around too often ! However, if the field you are interested in does not offer paid opportunities, I encourage you to take on these unpaid opportunities.

EXPERIENCE. It's a tough job market right now. You are up against even more job candidates then usual. What do these other job candidates have over you ? Experience. Earn your credibility by participating in an internship. It will stand out on your resume and show that have previously worked/interned in your field of choice.

NETWORKING. Everyone you meet during the course of your internship is now a contact. These people can help guide your career path as you make your way into the business world. These people know other people in the industry as well and can provide introductions for you. The fellow interns you meet may also become great contacts in the future.

Note: I still keep in contact with most of my internship coordinators (yes, all 15 of them). I also keep in touch with most of my fellow interns from over the years. Many of these people have gone off to start their own companies and several have helped get me jobs, interviews, and meetings throughout my career.

OBSERVING. Over the course of your internships you will be observing the way business professionals in your future industry conduct themselves, their lives, their work. You can really start to build an image of what your life would be like in this specific field. Many internship coordinators and employers will let interns sit in on meetings, attend brainstorms, and ask them tons of questions.

HANDS-ON. As an intern, you will be required to participate in several different tasks. Yes, you will most likely have to do the "boring work" aka making copies, making coffee, alphabetizing materials, etc. However, it is important to really learn how to do these tasks properly so that when you do enter the working world, you are already familiar with the basics of any office. Most interns also get a taste of more intricate duties depending on the field you are in.

Note: When I interned at the Zimmerman Agency (Public Relations/Advertising), I learned cold calling, pitching, how to write press releases, putting together press kits, etc. These are skill that should I have entered the Public Relations world, would have put me ahead of other candidates that didn't have internship experience.

PURSUIT OR ELIMINATION. What if my internship doesn't go well ? Many students worry that their internship experience might not be a great one. Even bad internships are beneficial to students. They help you establish what you like and what you don't like, what you want to pursue and what you want to eliminate for your future. It's much better to spend one semester interning at a company to determine it's bad than to actually get a job and start a career at that company and then find out you aren't interested. Continue reading ...

Article by, Lauren Berger, dubbed "The Intern Queen" after participating in fifteen internships during her four years in college. She built her "Intern Queen"brand in May of 2006 and recently teamed up with Quarterlife to create the Quarterlife Internship Program where students can get FREE access to internships in the entertainment and journalism fields. Berger also provides Internship Advice and Content for students.

Posted by Candice Arnold on February 19, 2009 at 3:43 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

A while back we took a look at internships with Gawker Media, a blog network that recently sold off a few blogs. One of the blogs that they sold off is one of my absolute favorites - The Consumerist, a blog about consumers' rights. The reason that they sold off the blog wasn't that it was unpopular, it was that it was nearly impossible to make profitable because of the need to not show impropriety through relationships with advertisers. Luckily for Consumerist fans everywhere, a perfect solution came about with the purchase of The Consumerist by Consumers Union, the non-profit publisher of Consumer Reports. Although Consumers Union isn't a typical non-profit, they do an amazing job of providing regular people with the information that they need to make informed purchases. Continue reading about Consumers Union ...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on February 17, 2009 at 3:17 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

First of all, if you haven't enrolled in Found Your Career (our job search training course) - yet, there couldn't be a better time. The first group of students who signed up before the launch are already 1/3 of the way through the class and making a ton of progress. Since we have an automated content delivery system, you can start classes at any time. With the economy the way it is, you need every advantage that you've got. Even new grads are applying for internships now, which means more competition. Speaking of the economy, remember the good old days when paid Software Development internships were a dime a dozen? Those days are over. There are still a ton of internships in the software industry, but it seems like everyone wants you to work for free now because even startups are hurting. One exception is companies that ride the coattails of Apple. If you're developing software for Macs, or better yet, iPhones, then there's a good chance that you're doing pretty well. I mean, iFart is making its developer hundreds of thousands of dollars. One company that is certainly taking advantage of Apple's surging popularity is The Omni Group, a Seattle, WA based software development house. They may not make farting applications, but they do create some pretty cool software. Continue reading about the Omni Group ...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on February 17, 2009 at 3:12 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

I think that I've mentioned before that it's difficult for me to write about Marketing firms, because their stories don't tend to be very unique. Yes, they all have different strengths and areas of expertise, but I still can't put my finger on what separates the wheat from the chaff. With that said, I'm impressed with Minneapolis, MN based Colle+McVoy. Their tagline is "Ideas That Activate Brands," and they claim to be "a 73 year-old agency with the soul of a start-up." Both of those sound good to me, and I have to say that I'm wowed by their website. It's gorgeous, and it delivers their message flawlessly. I don't say it often about corporate websites, but they nailed it. Maybe that's how I should start judging PR firms. Continue reading about Colle+McVoy...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on February 17, 2009 at 3:09 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

I remember being wowed by a virtual world called The Palace back when I was in middle school. Looking at it today, it's not nearly that impressive, but in the 90s it was pretty amazing to have an online avatar represent you to other people. I was pretty interested in the technology, but I never really understood the appeal of having an online alter ego. I guess I missed the boat, because Second Life, which is produced by Linden Lab, is absolutely huge now. In case you're not familiar with Second Life, it's "a revolutionary new form of shared experience, where individuals jointly inhabit a 3D landscape and build the world around them." Put simply, it's exactly what it's name says it is - a second life. If you want a more detailed look at what Second Life is, you can find an overview here. So, it's a virtual world. Big deal. Yes, big deal. Many companies are making a big deal out of having a presence on Second Life. They're opening up stores and evening hold job fairs - for real jobs! In fact, Second Life even has its own economy. Continue reading about Linden Lab ...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on February 17, 2009 at 3:03 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Today internships are more valuable than ever before. In this economic climate, an increase in job layoffs has also signaled an increase in internship opportunities. Most internships tend to be unpaid opportunities for college students to earn credit. Employers are cutting costs left and right and providing more and more unpaid internships for students. Graduating college seniors who do not have internship experience are at an extreme disadvantage. They are not only up against their peers but also adults who have recently lost their jobs. Gen Y does have an advantage over adults in the workplace. They understand social media like no other generation and have fully integrated it with their every day lives. What do adults have over these young minds ? Experience. The best way for college students to gain experience is through internships. I am The Intern Queen and my goal is to bridge this gap between students and careers and provide them with internship listings, internship advice, and internship guidance to help them find these opportunities and make the most of them.

Ways Internships Have Changed In This Economy

• Interns Don't Need To Get Paid. When you can't pay to hire more employees, why not hire interns that you do not have to pay ? For my company, the amount of employers seeking internships this summer has doubled from semesters past.
• Higher Expectations. Due to the increase of layoffs, interns are expected to be responsible for more tasks than in the past. Many of my employers are including interns in brainstorm sessions, having the interns run their social networks, putting the intern in charge of several projects over the semester, and picking their brains for new marketing techniques.
• They are Highly Competitive. Some internships have always been difficult to get. However, in today's economy they are ALL hard to get. I receive about 200 resumes per day and many of them are for the same companies, over and over again. Popular internships have almost tripled the amount of resumes they get in each semester.
• Students are Starting Young. When I was a freshman in college (2003) and had an internship, that was considered young. I get hundreds of resumes from highschool students (sophomores, juniors, seniors) that are looking for internships while they are still in school. By the time these students get to college, they already have several internships on their resume. This is the competition when college students are going out for internships.



• More Internships are Turning Into Jobs. Because employers are on a tight budget, they are hiring these interns at the end of the semester. Why ? Interns can be hired at an inexpensive rate compared to someone who has already established a starting salary in the real world. Also, if a student has already interned at the company they are familiar with company employees, processes, goals, missions, etc.
• Internship Awareness. Since I launched the new website in 2008, several internship companies have emerged. Career Counselors are encouraging students to check into internship opportunities, professors are speaking about them, parents are becoming more knowledgeable, and there is definitely a "buzz" about them among students.



• Students Understand the Economy. Students can't turn on the news, speak to their parents, or go to class without being constantly reminded about the state of our job market and the downturn of the economy. They understand that they are about to enter the workplace in a state of turmoil. Thanks to this knowledge, they know the importance of internships. Many students are postponing their college graduations to stay in school one more semester and participate in an internship.



• Rise of Social Media. Gen Y has a complete understanding of most social media websites and networking tools. They use them to communicate to their personal friends. It is powerful for a business to take on these students as interns and be able to grow their companies via social media tools. Companies don't need to hire anyone to run their Social Media because they can simply pass them off as "intern tasks". Several interns are running the social networking (Facebook, Twitter, MySpaces Pages, YouTube Pages) sites for companies.

Where can students find these internship opportunities easily ?

I created www.quarterlife.com/intern, The Quarterlife Internship Program Powered By The Intern Queen, to provide access to hard-to-reach internship opportunities. My site lists over 350 companies in the fields of marketing, media, film, public relations, finance, law, sports, government, non-profit, etc. Some of the most popular names on the site include Nascar, Sony, Universal, Seventeen, Rolling Stone, GQ, etc. I've also seen a surge of small business owners and entrepreneurs post both in-office and virtual internships on the site. Start-ups like handmedowns.com, How Cast Media, Resume Bucket are all using my services. Students go on the website, www.quarterlife.com/intern, click on the opportunity that interests them, and email me their resume. I take their information and forward to my specific internship coordinator/HR contact at each company. I have put a face behind a service and any student or employer can write to me with their questions and concerns. This is my way of delivering a personal and customized experience for the user. Continue reading ...

Article by, Lauren Berger, dubbed "The Intern Queen" after participating in fifteen internships during her four years in college. She built her "Intern Queen"brand in May of 2006 and recently teamed up with Quarterlife to create the Quarterlife Internship Program where students can get FREE access to internships in the entertainment and journalism fields. Berger also provides Internship Advice and Content for students.

Posted by Candice Arnold on February 16, 2009 at 7:55 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The New York Palace can be described as simply elegant and a haven for those who enjoy lush surroundings and being pampered. Condé Nast listed The Palace as one of the "World's Best Places to Stay" in January 2006 and Institutional Investor ranked it as one of the top 100 hotels in the world.

A New York Palace internship prepares students for careers in the hospitality industry. If you enjoy managing and working with people in a vacation environment, a career in hospitality management may be for you. Some people enjoy providing quality service to others and derive a sense of pleasure in making others comfortable and happy. This is one of the reasons that a career in hospitality management can be so rewarding, it's an opportunity to provide an elegant experience to customers in a setting that promotes relaxation and comfort. Continue reading ...

Article by, Penny Loretto, a career counselor at a small liberal arts college in upstate New York, has her own private career counseling practice, Career Choice, and is About.com's Guide to Internships.

Posted by Candice Arnold on February 16, 2009 at 7:46 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Making the Difference Federal Internship Program offers paid federal internships in a wide range of government offices across the U.S. Since government is one area of the job market that is still hiring for internships and new employees, finding an internship at a government agency can be advantageous for students who are unable to immediately find internships or jobs in their selected major or field of interest.

Due to the numerous opportunities available, I believe that there are many students who could find internships or jobs in one of these offices that would not only meet many of their career goals but also would provide them with valuable job experience as well. In addition, interning at one of these agencies also gives students an opportunity to meet professionals currently working in the field who may be willing to provide recommendation letters in the future. Continue reading ...

Article by, Penny Loretto, a career counselor at a small liberal arts college in upstate New York, has her own private career counseling practice, Career Choice, and is About.com's Guide to Internships.

Posted by Candice Arnold on February 16, 2009 at 7:43 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

INTERN QUEEN KEY: Bring up social networking in your Interview. You also might want to look at the company website and talk about the different ways they can expand via social media. Mention reaching different groups of people, getting the name out there, establishing a direct connection with their audience, adding content, etc. You are a pair of fresh eyes - take advantage of this and be creative. This sense of creativity is what many companies will want you to bring to the table. You are exposed to different trends, ideas, styles, companies on a daily basis - speak about any of these that might interest you and may be relevant to the company.

Gen Y has a clear advantage at this time in the workplace. They usually have a clear understanding of the way social media works, the way Facebook, MySpace, Twitter work. Gen Y wants information and they want it fast. They want it now. They have established "quick response" as a normal practice in their personal lives. They send texts, instant messages, tweets, update their facebook status, and surf the net all in matters of seconds. They hold the key to fully transform this high-tech personal lifestyle into a professional lifestyle.

When students interview for jobs/internships they should 100 percent bring up their social media capabilities. It's not a case of bragging about all of their profiles and the amount of time they spend online. It's a matter of knowing how to set up. control, and get feedback from these sites. Thousands of companies are still not online and haven't expanding into blogging, social networks, etc. Continue reading ...

Article by, Lauren Berger, dubbed "The Intern Queen" after participating in fifteen internships during her four years in college. She built her "Intern Queen"brand in May of 2006 and recently teamed up with Quarterlife to create the Quarterlife Internship Program where students can get FREE access to internships in the entertainment and journalism fields. Berger also provides Internship Advice and Content for students.

Posted by Candice Arnold on February 13, 2009 at 7:50 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Peter Vogt, MonsterTRAK career coach, offers several tips for students interested in finding a summer job. Peter also gives advice on how to get started along with a detailed timeline for students to follow to help keep them on target in their search. The key piece of advice - get started as soon as possible.

The first thing you will want to do is make a list of all of the types of jobs that you are interested in applying to. Then you will need to be sure that you let family, friends, faculty, previous employers, and alumni know that you are looking and keep them abreast of how your search is going and when you get a job offer. Be sure to carefully review the employer 's instructions on applying and follow them precisely. Once you apply, be sure to stay proactive and follow up with the employer. Continue reading ...

Article by, Penny Loretto, a career counselor at a small liberal arts college in upstate New York, has her own private career counseling practice, Career Choice, and is About.com's Guide to Internships.

Posted by Candice Arnold on February 13, 2009 at 7:39 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The American Cancer Society Internship Program was developed to create public awareness about the organization. Interns selected for the spring, summer, or fall internships will assist with volunteer activities and community involvement. An internship with the ACS will expose students to the world of non-profits. Internship opportunities exist in education and awareness, patient service programs, advocacy, community events, administrative, online volunteering, etc. Although many organizations have cut back on hiring interns due to the current state of the economy, nonprofit and government positions still exist in many areas. Continue reading ...

Article by, Penny Loretto, a career counselor at a small liberal arts college in upstate New York, has her own private career counseling practice, Career Choice, and is About.com's Guide to Internships.

Posted by Candice Arnold on February 13, 2009 at 7:36 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Today's company might not have the sweetest sounding name, but they're Dutch, so we'll give them a break. Droog is "an enterprise based in Amsterdam and set up in 1993 as a statement on design." They "operate worldwide together with partners, clients and manufacturers, designers, artists and architects in all areas of design." So, what exactly do they do? First of all, they design their own products, but they also seem to take on client work. Droog doesn't seem to be so much concerned with what it is they actually do as they are concerned with the science and the art of design. Droog Lab is where much of the company's creativity comes from, as "the Lab's research and design results find their way into Droog stores, publications, exhibitions or client proposals in collaboration with the Creative agency." Continue reading about droog ...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on February 11, 2009 at 1:38 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Sometimes you can just tell that a company is cool by looking at their website. It's something about the way that they carry themselves online. New York City based thehappycorp definitely sends out that vibe, although they're almost too cool. To be honest, I don't fully "get" them. Their home page has a lot going on, and there isn't much more information about what they do beyond the note that they work to improve "gross national happiness through the invention, management, and maintenance of progressive brands and ideas." Their LinkedIn gives a little more info on what they're all about; it says that they're an "interdisciplinary creative company, that excels at delivering design solutions that are digitally competent" while offering a "wide range of services that include innovation, web development, experiential, and influencer marketing." Now it's all a little more clear... Continue reading about thehappycorp...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on February 11, 2009 at 1:35 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

These days a magazine's website is absolutely essential to its success. Many are saying that there's a day not too far off when most of the magazines that we know and love won't be published in hard (soft?) copy and will only be found online. Things are changing, but some magazines seem better suited to weather the changes than others. New York Magazine is one of those that seems to be keeping up with where the industry is going. NYMag.com gets well over a million unique visitors per month, and that's excluding the month that they published nude photos of Lindsey Lohan when their traffic increased by 2,000%. (No, we're not going to link to them. You can find them yourself). New York Magazine "covers, analyzes, comments on and defines the news, culture, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion and personalities that drive New York City" on a weekly basis. Basically it's everything New York. Continue reading about New York Magazine...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on February 11, 2009 at 1:33 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Let's face it. We all go through that phase when we LOVE and cannot get enough of social networking sites. When I was a sophomore in college (2004) I signed up for Facebook and when I was a senior in college (2006) I signed up for Myspace. At first, I posted tons of pictures and logged on every single day. I stopped doing Facebook as much when I realized that I was already in touch with my close friends. The people that I connect with via Facebook didn't need to see my pictures from parties, friend's weddings, etc. I walked into my old job one day and a co-worker I barely knew recited everything I did that weekend because he had seen my Facebook pictures. And then I stopped. There was no need for people that were not my real friends but my "Facebook Friends" to know all about my personal life.

I have heard several horror stories about students [who] were not hired for internships or college grads that were fired because of their Facebook/Myspace pages. Keep this in mind when reading the [tips] below.

Tips on How To Control Your Social Networking Sites

1. EVERYONE is on it. Is everyone in the world really on Facebook or Myspace ? No. But enough people are that you really need to think of it like that. Everything you write, everything you type, every picture you post - EVERYONE is going to see it. EVERYONE means your parents, friends, ex-friends, ex-boyfriends, relatives, and more important, your BOSS.

2. PICTURES. If you are going to post a few pictures of yourself on your social networking site, that's fine. Just remember, that these pictures are a representation of YOU. These aren't pictures that are just viewed by your friends anymore. These are pictures that people of all ages are viewing. I understand that you may like to Party - in every sense of the word. But, save that for your personal emails. Don't post drunk pictures, smoking pictures, sexual pictures, really goofy pictures on the Internet. Just don't do it. Always think before posting, "Is this appropriate for my boss to see?"

3. EVERYONE TALKS. Many students will read this and say , "Well I have my profile settings private so only my friends can view these pictures." Here are my thoughts on that: Most students have not only their close friends on Facebook/Myspace but also their acquaintances, people that you know, but aren't really your close friends. People talk, especially when it comes to competitive internship/job situations. You don't want anyone that you don't trust to see these pictures of you and risk them telling someone, who tells someone, who tells your boss (you get the idea).

4. ACT APPROPRIATELY. There is this big misconception that when you are in college you are granted the ability to act like a silly goose in public. Now that we have the ability to post pictures for all of our networks to view, you really cannot risk acting out. You don't control where people post pictures when they aren't taken from your camera. Next time you are at a party, stop and consider your surroundings and think before you act. We all must take responsibility over our actions. It's not worth loosing a job opportunity or an internship because you felt the need to take "wasted" or "sexy" pictures.

5. STAY OFF AT WORK. When you are interning or working make sure you are not checking your Myspace or Facebook page. This is one quick way for your boss/internship coordinator to determine that you don't care about your work, or that you are being lazy/wasting time. You are on their clock. Save your Facebook status updating until you are on your personal time clock.

6. KEEP PROFILE RATED G. Again, keep in mind the "Everyone Is Watching" factor when creating/reviewing your proile. Make sure you don't have any comments that could be suggested as "too sexual" or "too much information". Keep your interests unique to you, but still appropriate.

7. MODERATE YOUR COMMENTS. Many of these sites have functions where you can moderate comments before they appear on your "Wall". If you don't have this feature set up make sure you are constantly monitoring what others are writing. You don't want someone writing dirty or graphic messages on your wall. Also, make sure that your wall isn't filled with curse words.

Is it standard for an employer to check your social networking sites before hiring you ? No. But, in this new tech-savvy environment, where everyone is online and joining these communities, it is definitely happening. Watch yourself and have control of your social networking.

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Article by, Lauren Berger, dubbed "The Intern Queen" after participating in fifteen internships during her four years in college. She built her "Intern Queen"brand in May of 2006 and recently teamed up with Quarterlife to create the Quarterlife Internship Program where students can get FREE access to internships in the entertainment and journalism fields. Berger also provides Internship Advice and Content for students.

Posted by Candice Arnold on February 9, 2009 at 12:33 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

We are always told what we should do at internships. But what about the things we SHOULD NOT do ? Some may think that it is common sense. I don't think so. It's just as important to point out what you should NOT do as it is to point out what students SHOULD do.

This is the official Intern Queen list of what NOT to do at your internship

Do NOT break the dresscode. Even if you are comfortable at the company and see other employees wearing jeans or flipflops. Don't dress down unless you are specifically instructed to do so by your internship coordinator/director.

Do NOT park in any spot but where you were assigned to park. The last thing you want is for a security official to have to track you down and have you move your car. You don't want to block an executive in and be a burden to anyone.

Do NOT keep your cell phone on. Vibrate is not acceptable. Turn your cell phone completely off. Don't even get caught pressing the IGNORE button. It should sit in your pocket or purse the entire day and not be touched unless you are on a break or lunch.

Stay away from surfing the net. Be as focused as you can at internship. Make sure you are not checking Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc. Trust me, it is VERY awkward to get caught on there from your boss/internship coordinator.

Never sit around. Make sure you volunteer yourself when you aren't doing anything. Many internship coordinators don't realize that you have completed tasks. Take the initiative to approach them and see if they need help.

Try not to chew gum, use curse words, show up late, or anything that you would have been in trouble for in highschool.

Don't interrupt. Being eager is a wonderful quality as an intern, but don't interrupt people when they are speaking - even if to ask for help. Wait your turn.

Know your place. Let's face it, as an intern, you are starting from the bottom. If important work related conversations are happening, take a step back. At least pretend like you aren't listening and show the executives/boss your full respect. Don't give your boss any "great" ideas unless he/she asks for them. Some people might take your ideas and brainstorming as you feeling "more entitled" than others.

Ask before you eat. Make sure you ask if it is ok to eat at your desk before just taking out your lunch and eating. Some companies are very sensitive about food around their computers.

Don't give a half-effort. Make sure you complete every task to the fullest extent possible. You want to go above and beyond in order to stand out and for people to remember your name and your work.

Don't give a "girly" handshake. Even women need to give firm handshakes whenever they meet new employees, clients, guests, etc. Firmly grip the other person's hand. This automatically shows that you are a professional.

Don't use only your first name. When introducing yourself to people, state your first and last name. You want everyone to remember you. This distinguishes you from other people with the same first name.

Always ask. Make sure to ask questions. Even if you feel stupid, it is so much better to ask questions than to just do something wrong. Make sure you know what you are asking and that you are coming across clearly.

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Article by, Lauren Berger, dubbed "The Intern Queen" after participating in fifteen internships during her four years in college. She built her "Intern Queen"brand in May of 2006 and recently teamed up with Quarterlife to create the Quarterlife Internship Program where students can get FREE access to internships in the entertainment and journalism fields. Berger also provides Internship Advice and Content for students.

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