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Penny Loretto's Internship Pick: The Watson School of Biological Sciences

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:16:12 -0600

The Watson School of Biological Sciences summer Undergraduate Research Program located at The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) offers opportunities for 20 - 25 students to participate in their summer Undergraduate Research Program (URP) each year.

Students get a chance to learn more about conducting research in areas such as genetics, cell biology, neurobiology, and molecular biology. Undergraduate students learn about scientific reasoning laboratory methods, theoretical principles, and scientific communication. The program is a great hands-on experience for any science student looking to conduct research for the summer. 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.

Can't Find a Job?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:12:35 -0600

For new graduates and current college seniors the current economy may seem more of a nightmare than a reality. That prestigious job you hoped to land right out of college may now seem unattainable. You may be beginning to wonder if all of the education and the student loans you are now faced with are actually worth the price.

Although that dream job may seem a stretch right now, finding an internship or volunteering for a worthwhile cause can set the stage for opening new doors and opportunities as well as a way to gain additional knowledge and skills that will make you more marketable to employers. The key is not giving up and finding ways to survive through these difficult times. Continue reading ...

MBA's Require Hands-On Experience

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:09:29 -0600

For students looking to complete an MBA degree, experience does count! Most MBA programs prefer students to have a minimum of 2 - 5 years of business experience prior to applying for graduate school. Really understanding the business world and what it takes to be successful, takes several years of working in the field and getting first-hand exposure to learn how to successfully navigate within it.

Once accepted into a MBA program, internships are an integral aspect of the degree. Again, as a student looking to learn the intricacies of the business, internships are the way to learn what it takes to be successful. Continue reading ...

Internships With The Constitution Project

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:09:32 -0600

Who doesn't love the Constitution? Not only is it an extremely cool historical document, but it also happens to ensure our most sacred rights. You would think that such a document would be written with extreme clarity, but you probably know that ambiguity and interpretation come hand in hand with the Constitution. We've seen plenty of fractious debates end up in front of the Supreme Court and get settled with 5-4 decisions. The Constitution Project is a Washington, DC based non-profit organization that aims to build consensus on Constitutional issues. Continue reading about The Constitution Project...

Article by Willy Franzen of One Day, One Internship and One Day, One Job

Internships With NBC and Telemundo Chicago

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:06:19 -0600

I have to admit that I pretty much stopped watching local news after going to school and living in Central New York for four years. I swear that every night the news would come on at 11 PM, and there would be a new crew reporting live from a barn that caught on fire. Here in Chicago it's more likely to be a shooting or possibly some government corruption. I'm sure that your area has its own regular story. Usually I like to talk about how the Internet is kicking traditional media's butt, but that hasn't been true when it comes to local stuff. TV and newspapers still own the local market, which is why NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago would be pretty cool places to intern. (Telemundo is a local network much like NBC 5 Chicago, but it's tailored to a Spanish speaking audience.)They're still the place to go for local news (whether it's on the web or on the tube). Continue reading about NBC and Telemundo Chicago...

Article by Willy Franzen of One Day, One Internship and One Day, One Job

Internships With EatingWell Media Group

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:02:14 -0600

Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Although we don't have a Veterans Day themed post for today, we hope that you'll celebrate by thanking a Vet and possibly checking out our post from last year on internships at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Earlier this week we took a look at Seed Media Group, a relatively new company that is finding success in an otherwise declining industry by focusing on a specific niche. Another company that is taking a similar approach is EatingWell Media Group, which is based in Charlotte, VT (near Burlington). They are "a fast-growing, independent communications company producing an award-winning national consumer magazine, high-quality food and nutrition-related books, a content-rich website, e-mail newsletters, and serving content to strategic partners with other electronic media." It's all about healthy eating without sacrificing the enjoyment of food. Some people think that those two things are mutually exclusive, but EatingWell Media Group has built its business on delivering content that proves otherwise. Continue reading about EatingWell Media Group...

Article by Willy Franzen of One Day, One Internship and One Day, One Job

Well-Rounded Internships With Flat World Knowledge

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:59:21 -0600

Today's post comes with a big announcement. I'm writing a book! A textbook on Career Development to be precise. The best part of that news is that the textbook is going to be available online for free because I'm working with an awesome publisher named Flat World Knowledge. They're a Nyack, NY based startup that is aiming to revolutionize the textbook industry. I'm sure many have you have been forced into spending thousands of dollars over the course of your college career on textbooks (and how many of them remained in their shrink wrap?). Flat World Knowledge is building a business by providing you with better, more affordable options. Textbooks from Flat World can be read online for free. You can pay to print a chapter (or the whole book) at home. You can buy a softcover copy in black and white--or color. You can even get an audio book version. When my book comes out, you can read it however you want to read it--and you'll never be forced to pay an arm and a leg for it. Continue reading about Flat World Knowledge...

Article by Willy Franzen of One Day, One Internship and One Day, One Job

Internships With Minnesota Children's Museum

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:57:00 -0600

Although I've never been there, I hear that the Mall of America is great. It's an impressive spectacle of consumerism, and it's a must-see if you're in the Twin Cities area. However, I'd imagine that it's not the most educational place to take your kids. Luckily, Minnesotans have the Minnesota Children's Museum in St. Paul. It was named by Cookie Magazine as one of "sixteen road trip-worthy museums that put the emphasis on children." The Museum is loaded with cool exhibits like Earth World, which focuses on local habitats, and Habitot, which creates exploration opportunities for toddlers. They also play host to exciting traveling exhibits like Dinosaurs, which will be arriving in 42 days (they have a countdown on their homepage). Continue reading about Minnesota Children's Museum...

Article by Willy Franzen of One Day, One Internship and One Day, One Job

Internships With Northwestern Mutual

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:55:37 -0600

Everyone needs life insurance. One day each one of us will die and anyone who doesn't want to burden his surviving loved ones with funeral expenses, would be wise to get himself insured - unless he's rich, of course. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, based in Milwaukee, WI, has been insuring lives and paying dividends since 1872. They've had an internship program since 1967, and they're currently offering financial representative internships in the Chicago area.

Students looking for internships in financial sales or services might want to consider an internship with Northwestern Mutual. Their internship program prepares college students for the world of business and financial services by providing them with opportunities to apply what they've learned in their classrooms to real-life situations.

New interns receive in-depth training courses on Northwestern Mutual's products and services. They learn about policies and procedures, establishing clientele and successful sales techniques. Many of Northwestern Mutual's former interns are hired as full-time financial representatives after graduation. Those who found jobs in other industries used what they learned during their internships to forge successful careers.

College students in the Chicago area who are looking for internships related to business or finance might be interested to know that the McTigue Financial Group - a part of the Northwestern Mutual Network - actively recruits on area campuses, such as DePaul University, Loyola University, Northwestern University and Wheaton College, among others. Students who do apply are expected to have entrepreneurial spirits, along with the discipline and independence to their own bosses.

Landing an entry level job after graduation can be a lot less stressful for a recent graduate who has gained practical, real-world experience from having at least one internship listed on his/her resume.

Internships With Bamboo Sk8

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:55:11 -0600

When I was in college, I lived in a rundown house with 9 other guys. Pretty much all of them rode skateboards. Most people would have a coat or shoe rack at their front door. We had a skateboard rack. I was the one guy who didn't ride a board, because I did not want to suffer the embarrassment of coming home bloodied and with ripped clothes. I kept my action sporting to crawling through gorges to find undiscovered fishing spots. Now, I'm not sure where my buddies bought their skateboards, but I'm pretty sure that had they known about Bamboo Sk8, they would have considered them. Bamboo Sk8 is an Oceanside, CA based company that uses natural products (bamboo possibly) to make sustainable skateboards. Continue reading about Bamboo Sk8...

Article by Willy Franzen of One Day, One Internship and One Day, One Job

Internships With Steiner Sports

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:51:06 -0600

Posted on Thursday, November 5, 2009

"Ball game over! World Series over! Yankees win! THEEEEEEEE YANKEES WINNNNNNNNN!" Although I was watching tv and not listening on the radio, I heard John Sterling's call in my head as soon as Cano threw to Teixeira to get the 27th out and a 27th World Championship. As you can probably guess, I'm a huge Yankees fan, and I'm in a great mood. Since we've already covered internships with Major League Baseball teams, internships with the YES Network, and plenty of other internships in baseball, today we're going to take a look at Steiner Sports. They're based out of New Rochelle, NY, and consider themselves the "the leader in autographed sports memorabilia and sports collectibles." They also happen to have a very strong partnership with the New York Yankees, so they are the place to go for your 2009 Championship collectibles. Whether you want a seat from the old stadium or an official Championship locker room t-shirt, they've got it. You can even buy a Derek Jeter autographed 2009 World Series ball despite the fact that he probably hasn't had time yet to sit down and sign autographs. Continue reading about Steiner Sports...

Article by Willy Franzen of One Day, One Internship and One Day, One Job

Are You a Likable Intern or a Nice Intern?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:07:05 -0600

Internship and entry-level job candidates know that soft skills are as important to their future success as the hard or technical skills that they learn in their classes. Being likable, for some, is considered a soft skill that can and should be learned by anyone who hopes to have a successful career. Naturally, there are some who would disagree.

"Anyone can be 'nice' but in business, it is better to be likable," said Tara Zoumer, marketing and communications coordinator for Silverado Senior Living. "In my opinion, the key to an interview, aside from the obvious factor of having talent, is the ability to become likable within a single conversation. Just being 'nice' isn't enough; being likable is essential."

Good leaders know how to strike a balance. According to Gary Schinkel, president of Unique Training and Development, Inc., "Being likable or nice is helpful in terms of being approachable. By smiling and being warm, more people are apt to want to be around you, which helps with leadership and achieving results," he explained. "If you are warm and open, people will bring their challenges to you earlier, allowing you to deal with problems quicker, before they get out of hand. So, you want to be just likable enough that people don't hate spending time with you, and then challenge them enough to be their best."

Global PR Internships With Cohn & Wolfe

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:44:00 -0600

Cohn & Wolfe, a global public relations agency, recently won the 2009 Holmes Report "Best Agency to Work For." That's not the only award they took home this year, however. In 2009 alone, they won eight other awards, ranging from the 2009 PRSA Bronze Anvil Awards for Commendation: Press Kits/Media Kits - Digital to the 2009 Gold Sabre Award for Social Marketing. It's always so exciting to work at an agency that's being recognized by the industry for excellence. With 10 wide-ranging practice areas, there's likely to be a fit for nearly everyone. As a huge baseball fan, sports marketing would probably be my favorite! Continue reading about Cohn & Wolfe...

Guest post by Heather R. Huhman. Heather is the media relations manager at a national health care professional association and entry-level careers columnist for Examiner.com.

Article courtesy of Willy Franzen of One Day, One Internship and One Day, One Job

Internships With Children's Dental Health Project

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:40:11 -0600

Posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009

Yesterday we took a look at Mars and talked about Halloween candy, but today we're going to take a different tack. Since we're told from an early age that candy will rot our teeth, I figure that Halloween is the perfect time to discuss a dental non-profit. It's also appropriate because many people would consider the dentist to be way scarier than even the most deranged Halloween costume. After a little searching, I came across Children's Dental Health Project. They're a relatively small Washington, DC based non-profit organization that "advances policies that improve children's access to oral health." Now, this definitely does not mean that I think that anyone should give out toothbrushes for Halloween, but make sure you brush after eating all that candy. Continue reading about Children's Dental Health Project...

Article by Willy Franzen of One Day, One Internship and One Day, One Job

Interns Fare Better in the Job Market

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:00:38 -0600

A recent Student Survey conducted by The National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) has confirmed that new graduates from the Class of 2009 who completed one or more internships while in college fared much better when seeking jobs in the current economic downturn than their peers who did not do an internship.

The report showed that 23% of students who did an internship was given a job offer versus only 14% of those that didn't. Only 19.7% of those students who had applied for internships had received a job offer by April 2009. More than 16,500 from over 840 colleges and universities from across the country had completed the survey. Continue reading ...