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State of Change: Why Itâs Important to Share Your Story
âState of Changeâ is a documentary that aired Sept. 6 on WFYI. For those who missed it (itâs now available online), the film follows three Indiana students â Shannon, Dengke and Jaedyn â as they take a road trip around the state, interviewing different professionals in some of Indianaâs leading industries. Each student comes from a unique background and has questions about their future that theyâre looking to answer.
It shows a time many know well, whether youâre a high school or college student; an entry-level or seasoned professional. The transition from graduating high school to entering college and charting the path for your future can be a difficult one.
The interviews led to valuable lessons: the path to your ideal career doesnât have to be linear, a career fieldâs work might differ from your assumptions and the importance of interacting with a variety of people in a field youâre …
One Post is All it Takes: A Reminder to Keep Your Social Media Clean
By now, everyone has heard the cautionary tale of the NASA intern who was fired because of two profane tweets. Homer Hickam, a former NASA engineer, had tweeted a warning to the now-former intern about her language use, but she was unaware of his identity and used profanity in her reply to him. While the story was certainly cringe-inducing, many people may think the same situation may never happen to them. But chances are, employers will look at your social media. You just wonât be lucky enough to get a warning.
Social media is fun and engaging, and many of us have the habit of posting anything and everything we do. But more employers use social media in the hiring process than ever before. A 2017 survey by Harris Poll found that 70 percent of employers used social media to screen candidates.
This is both your greatest advantage and disadvantage.
This doesnât mean you should delete your accounts. …
How to Offer Competitive Internships (Even if They’re Unpaid)
Letâs be honest, there are plenty of employers that are searching for interns. The hunt for good applicants is highly competitive. If you donât have a big budget for paying interns, you might have to get creative. So how can your company distinguish itself to attract the best candidates?
Pay isnât the only factor.
If your internship is unpaid, or has a lower pay rate, it doesn’t necessarily alienate you in the job market. Students take internships for valuable learning experience and to take their first step into the âreal world.â Pay isn’t the only factor prospective candidates look at. That being said, it’s worthwhile to look at EARN Indiana to stretch your budget a little further. It’s a state work-study program that matches up to 50 percent of your internâs hourly pay. Read more about EARN Indiana and the program requirements here.
Offer other benefits.
What if you just can’t afford a paid intern? …
Welcome Caitlyn Beck!
Indiana INTERNnet is pleased to welcome Caitlyn Beck to our team as program assistant! She is responsible for the logistics of the IMPACT Awards, serves as liaison to the board of directors and committees, and produces communications.
A resident of Fishers, Caitlyn received her bachelorâs degree in strategic communication with a specialization in public relations and business writing from Butler University. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Caitlyn completed marketing and communications internships with several local organizations, including the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Motivated by a desire to have an impact on her community, Caitlyn also worked with the Indiana Blind Childrenâs Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the daily life of students with visual impairments. This led her to Indiana INTERNnet, where she could continue impacting the lives of students by facilitating internship opportunities.
Outside of the office, Caitlyn enjoys spending time with her friends, family and Golden Retriever, …