contact. Leverage these relationships into new contacts and new places to search. Other divisions, locations, branch offices or even subsidiaries of the parent company are all new venues that you can leverage into new prospects.

“Very large companies have many recruiting offices and frequently the recruiters in each office have a different perspective on what the needs are of that division or organization. If your goal is to find a way into a large company, keep in mind that there are multiple avenues. Having tried the front door and finding it locked, try a window. A “no” at one opening doesn't mean a “no” for them all.”

Rule #6: Follow the Golden Rule.

Your internship is your first foray into the professional world, so conduct yourself accordingly. In addition to trying to find work, you are building a reputation, one that will stick with you for sometime to come. Companies that do not hire you today - may hire you tomorrow. Make sure your actions reflect well upon yourself.

Striking the Mother Lode.

Every search is going to produce a few lumps of coal - perhaps even some silver, but if gold is what you set your sights on when you created that vision statement - then persistence and information is what you need to achieve your goal. This tenacity, dedication and unwillingness to compromise will be a quality embedded within your work ethic, establish a career foundation and set you on the right path - and eventually lead to the gold you desire.

Daniel Parrillo is Staffing Consultant - President of Strategi LLC, 415-519-1828, strategi@attbi.com or strategi@pacbell.net . We keep ALL our positions posted on ComputerJobs.com and you can view all positions via: http://www.computerjobs.com/client_jobs.aspx?clientid=37138

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