OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEK •JAN. 27-FEB. 2 The Internship Hunt: at a company where they’d like to have a career.campuses looking for the best and brightest students. Recruiters- from fi nancial services fi rms to high tech companies - battleit out to lure potential interns to their branding and recruitingevents in hopes of enticing them to intern at their company. Forstudents, it’s the ultimate opportunity to get a foot in the doorCATHOLIC SCHOOLS RAISE THE STANDARDSThis is the time of year when companies converge on collegeTHEME: “This is a great time to be a student in the market. It’s not only exciting to see the all opportunities that are available, but students can learn a lot from the process of fi nding an intern- ship,” says Ebony Thomas, director of campus recruiting at Prudential Financial. Thomas says there are many things to love about fi nding an internship this fall, but here are her top reasons. • It’s all about dressing for success. If students don’t have the appropriate clothes for recruiting events, it’s time to shop for a look that sends the right message to recruiters and hiring man- agers. Most college students have clothes for the classroom that pull double-duty for social outings (aka rush party, clubs, etc). “Those looks will get you noticed in the wrong way at recruiting events,” Thomas adds. Though funds can be limited, she sug- gests fi nding two to three interchangeable pieces for interaction with corporate recruiters. • The ability to expand personal networks and make new friends is one of the best perks of fi nding the perfect internship. At each event a student attends, there are opportunities to meet and get to know representatives from many different companies. Thomas also suggests networking with upperclassmen who have connected with the employers in the past. “Networking with them will give you tips on how to be successful in social, teaming and interviewing segments of the process,” she notes. • Many companies are getting more innovative in their approach to draw you to their events to get to know potential interns. “We see companies offering new experiences to broaden your horizon and creating challenges that are meant to be memo- rable for the intern candidates,” Thomas says. These recruiting experiences could range from rock climbing, gourmet cooking classes, to whitewater rafting. “Events like these allow companies to get to know how you’ll work in teams and under pressure.” • Interviewing is an essential part of landing the internship, and by far, the most challenging. Knowing what to say and how to say it is invaluable. Meeting with different company representatives and recruiters can help you polish interpersonal skills that are key to successful interviews. • For those who are truly committed to fi nding an internship, it’s the perfect opportunity to learn to sell yourself. Learn to be an advocate for your skills, knowledge and potential. • Learning new skills that may lead to leadership opportuni- ties and also transfer back into the classroom are key reasons why fi nding the internship is both useful and fun. • Finding a paid internship is essential. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the What students mum wage of $7.25 per hour, and students who land intern-average intern wage for a senior in a four-year undergraduateprogram is $17.57 per hour. Compare that to the federal mini- should know job not connected to their fi eld of study.ships will be light years ahead of peers working in service or a about landing a nearly 75 percent of employers prefer to hire candidates with• Landing the job is the one of the top reasons to love fi ndingthe internship. The NACE 2012 Job Outlook survey found that great position through interning in your fi eld of study or interest.Courtesy BPTrelevant work experience - and that work experience is gained
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