DMBA - Securing an Internship From A to Z

Presented by: Emily Salazar, Career Services

Moody Hall 134, Ph. (512)448-8530, think.stedwards.edu/careerservices

Checklist - Before You Search

• Business card (VistaPrint, etc.)• LinkedIn profile updated (and join groups)• Portfolio updated• Resume updated with LinkedIn URL and

if you have one, portfolio URL• Elevator pitch rehearsed (you have 30

seconds to tell someone what you want to do)• Professional attire

Checklist, continued

• Twitter account; follow at least 20 companies, business professionals, or organizations of interest

• References approached and advised that they might be contacted

• Account with Interview Streamhttps://stedwards.interviewstream.com/default.aspx

(Because you start practicing interviewing today!)

• Company research, including LinkedIn profiles

Checklist, continued

• Brush up on your networking, communication, and business etiquette skills: – In person– On the phone (yes that includes voice mail), – E-mail– Social media

• Purchase Thank You cards (VistaPrint, etc)

Time Management

• Organize yourself; establish a plan that works

for you• Set aside x number hours a day, week

and stick to it• Searching for an internship or a job is

labor intensive and time consuming

The Internship Search

• How to Approach People• The “little things” matter

– Phone/voice mail• “This is _______. My phone # is _______. I’m a graduate student

at St. Edward’s University and I’m seeking a summer internship.

My major is Digital Media Management. Who may I speak to

about opportunities at your company or a referral to other companies. Once again, my phone # is ________. Thank you.

– In person (Use your elevator pitch)

The Internship Search• How to Approach People (continued)

E-mail:

Subject line: St. Edward’s student – Internship InquiryDear Mr./Ms. ______:Your company was referred to me by _________. I’m a graduate student at St. Edward’s University, Digital Media Management major. I’m seeking a summer internship with (name of Company). Your company interests me because __________________. I’ve attached my resume for your review. Can you please refer me to the appropriate person regarding internships in your company and the next steps I need to take to make this happen. If your company does not accept interns, can you refer me to someone else in my field that my be interested. I appreciate your time in considering my request.

Sincerely, (Your Name and Phone number)

The Internship Search• Where?

– DMBA website– Career Services website: events, Hilltop Careers, 2013 DMBA

mixer website, Internship Coordinator

– LinkedIn, including groups– Alumni and professors– Twitter– Target specific companies– Key word google search– Professional associations (SEU and other)– Network, Network, Network: events, online, direct

Resumes• There is NOT one rule for resume.-Content -Proofing -Target Audience -Look/Layout (personal preference)

-Strategy: top to bottom, left to right, bolding, etc.

• http://www.indeed.com/resumes/Digital-Media

• https://www.google.com/search?q=resumes+-+digital+media&client=firefox-a&hs=7iM&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=5ixIU_TpEOGu8AG5kYHQBg&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1374&bih=935#imgdii=_

• Career Services website (Students/Alumni): Resumes

Interviewing• Career Services website• Interview Stream

https://stedwards.interviewstream.com/default.aspx

• Glassdoor.com• Key word google search

Thank You’s• Important!• Courtesy and helps build and maintain your

professional network