Entry by Pam Norman, Indiana INTERNnet Executive Director
Yesterday I had the privilege of serving on a panel that provided advice to thirty downtown Indy interns. The event was sponsored by the International Center of Indianapolis, and the interns represented corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors.
Takeaways from the discussion included:
• Improve your skill set by taking on more than you think you are capable of
• Track internship projects so it will be easy to update your resume
• Develop your professional network; opportunities are just a business card away
• Seek advice from management; people enjoy talking about their path to success
• Dress for success; dress for the job you want, not the one you have
• Be authentic; consider your internship a ten-week interview
• Soft skills are important to Indiana employers; make sure your skill set contains them
I’ve already received emails from several intern participants…apparently they were listening.
