Category Archives: Internship
Celebrate Your Interns and Join Us on Indiana Intern Day
Join Indiana INTERNnet and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) in celebrating Indianaās interns! Gov. Holcomb has officially recognized July 25 as Indiana Intern Day. The occasion is modeled after National Intern Day ā a movement to honor interns and the employers that provide meaningful internship opportunities.
This day is primarily social media-focused, but if you want to give your interns a break, Indiana INTERNnet and the CHE will host a casual intern meet-up at the Statehouse Market in Indianapolis from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You can purchase lunch from food trucks and other local vendors. Employers: Send your interns to show them your appreciation. Interns: Network with your peers!
Canāt make it to Indianapolis? Acknowledge your interns by using #INinternday on social media. Complete this pledge form. Itās free to participate. We’ll send you downloadable content to start your Intern Day celebration off right!
Questions to Ask Yourself During an Internship
It’s no secret that internships serve as an amazing learning opportunity and can set you up for the future. During your internship there are a few things you should keep in the back of your mind before you leave.
Could I do this long-term?
With the way internships are set up you are only there for a set amount of time. Because of this you get a real taste of what it would be like if you had a full-time position with this company. Do you like the environment and culture around you? What would you change about this position? What do you like about this position? These are some things to think about when looking at your future positions.
Where do I want to be?
Internships are not only an amazing way to get hands on experience in the workplace, but they also serve as an amazing way to …
Favian’s Farewell to Indiana INTERNnet
Goodbye Indiana INTERNnet,
As my spring internship wraps up with Indiana INTERNnet there are many things, Iām grateful for and look forward to! I’m thankful that the Indiana INTERNnet team took a chance on me to be part of the team for the spring. During my time here I had great overall experience being part of the team and working with them. I was able to accomplish many things during my time and tried new things out. There are many wonderful people I met throughout my time here and have made great connections. I learned what it was like to be in a professional environment and how to interact with others. I can now say I know what it feels like to work a nine-to-five.
This internship helped me gain many valuable skills that will help transition into the professional world without a problem. I …
Getting Into A Nine To Five Routine
With this being my first professional job, I have never had to experience the struggle that is the nine to five routine. It was an extremely hard task for the first couple of days. It took time getting used to waking up early and working all day. My past retail jobs offered me a few experiences of working an all-day shift, but it was never very consistent. I wanted to share some tips that I have come across when it comes to getting used to working a full day for the first time.
Get some rest
Even though it might be the summer right now, going to bed early is the biggest piece of advice I can give. Instead of staying up all night watching Netflix, putting your phone down earlier can help. The eight-hour sleep theory is true, and I have experienced it firsthand. Making sure you are fully …
How Taking a Chance Can Benefit Your Future Self
āYou miss 100% of the shots you donāt takeā -Wayne Gretzky
Even though everyone, everywhere, frequently mentions this quote (especially if you’re a fan of The Office), it really carries a great meaning.
Big changes are difficult and scary. I had no idea what to expect when I started my first internship here at Indiana INTERNnet. I had had a few jobs before this, but no internship experience or working in a professional office space. A week before I started, I second guessed myself as to whether I made the right decision to take the position. I had just finished my freshman year of college and was completely convinced I was not ready to take on this responsibility
Whether itās moving to college or starting a new job, change can be scary. If you donāt try, you donāt know. I hope that if you are considering making a change in …
Internship Advice From The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Panel
In June, interns from around the state attended Indiana INTERNnetās first engagement event of the summer. Interns came together at The Childrenās Museum of Indianapolis to network, explore, engage in a personal development seminar, and hear from a panel of past and present Childrenās Museum interns.
Panelists shared their stories, while attendees asked questions regarding career paths and entering the workforce.
The future
One of my biggest takeaways was that itās okay to not know what you want to do. Taking everything one day at a time was a large focal point that the panelists hit on. They all spoke of their past experiences and how they got to where they are today.
It was interesting to hear the different ways they wound up at the museum. Something they had in common: All had reached a point where they had no idea what they wanted to do or where …
Advice For Starting Your First Internship
When I got offered the job here at Indiana INTERNnet, I was a freshman in college. At that time, I had no idea what being an intern really meant or what I was getting myself into. As I’m finishing up my third week on the job, I have come across some helpful hints for starting your first internship and what to expect.
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For me, my first day was terrifying. I was so nervous about what to do, what to say, how to act, and everything in-between. I did not want to make myself stand out in any way, or say the wrong thing, which made everything worse. The whole day was amazing and I could go back to that day and just tell myself that everything was fine. My first piece of advice is one …
Sophie Michal: Making an IMPACT
Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence on February 26, 2019 at the 13th Annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon. Though the event is over, and the winners have been announced, we are continuing to celebrate the nomineesā successes.
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These are their stories.
I am currently an undergrad at Butler University. I am planning to graduate from the Lacy School of Business in 2020. While I am currently majoring in Marketing, I am looking to pick up a Finance double major this upcoming semester when I return from my study abroad in Bilbao, Spain. I have had a marketing internship with the Indy Chamber, Patachou, Inc. and this summer I will be interning at Eli Lilly and Company.
Indiana INTERNnet: You are a graduate of 2020 with a bachelorās degree in Marketing. What made you interested in pursuing that?
Michal Sophie: When I first got to Butler I had a …
Emily Miles: Making an IMPACT
Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence on February 26, 2019 at the 13th Annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon. Though the event is over, and the winners have been announced, we are continuing to celebrate the nomineesā successes.
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These are their stories.
Emily Miles plans to graduate from Indiana University-Bloomington in May 2019 with a bachelorās degree in journalism and specialization in audio. She currently works as the Audio and Special Projects Specialist at the IU-Bloomington Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President and helps run the student podcast American Student Radio.
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Indiana INTERNnet: You are a graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington with a bachelorās degree in journalism, correct? What made you interested in pursuing that?
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Emily Miles: I graduate from Indiana University-Bloomington in May with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, which is my major. My specialization within my major is audio, so that means production, broadcast and …
Jake Coker : Making an IMPACT
Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence on February 26, 2019 at the 13th Annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon. Though the event is over, and the winners have been announced, we are continuing to celebrate the nomineesā successes.
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These are their stories.
My name is Jake Coker.Ā I am a junior at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN where I study Finance and am a member of the EPIC honors program at the Keith Busse School of Business.Ā I am also a member of the Cougar football team.Ā Before enrolling at USF, I went to high school in Tecumseh, MI where I grew up.
Indiana INTERNnet: You are a student at the University of Saint Francis in Finance, correct? What made you interested in pursuing that?
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Jake Coker: Growing up, math was always one of my favorite subjects, so I knew that I wanted …
Courtney McDonald: Making an IMPACT
Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence on February 26, 2019 at the 13th Annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon. Though the event is over, and the winners have been announced, we are continuing to celebrate the nomineesā successes.
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These are their stories.
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Courtney McDonald is currently a Senior at IUPUI and will be graduating May 2019 with a bachelorās in social work. Courtney is currently interning at Meridian Health Services- Rushville Location and is a Behavioral Clinician (BC).
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Indiana INTERNnet: What made you interested in pursuing a degree in Social Work?
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Courtney McDonald: Ā I’m going to graduate this May with a bachelorās degree in social work and a certification in child abuse and neglect. I really didn’t plan to go to school for social work. My dream was always nursing. When I was 17, I decided I would become a Certified Nursing Assistant and work until graduation. I was …
Gabriella Moline: Making an IMPACT
Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence on February 26, 2019 at the 13th Annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon. Though the event is over and the winners have been announced, we are continuing to celebrate the nomineesā successes.
These are their stories.
Gabriella Moline will be graduating this May from Butler University with a bachelorās in journalism and a minor in digital media production and strategy. Gabriella has interned at The Childrenās Museum of Indianapolis and BLASTmedia. Gabriella is also the winner of the 2019 College Intern of The Year award!
Indiana INTERNnet: When will you be graduating and why did you pursue a degree in journalism with a minor in digital media?
Gabriella Moline: I will be graduating from Butler University this upcoming May. Iāve always loved to write and have a passion for telling stories, which made me pick journalism as my major. As …
Matt Kline: Making an IMPACT
Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence on February 26, 2019 at the 13th Annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon. Though the event is over, and the winners have been announced, we are continuing to celebrate the nomineesā successes.
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These are their stories.
Matt Kline is pursuing a degree in Marketing at Western Governors University and has been the Strategic Partnerships Intern at WGU Indiana for the past 18 months.
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Indiana INTERNnet: What made you pursue a degree in Marketing Management?
MK: I am a student at Western Governors University pursuing my Bachelorās in Marketing Management. I started out as a marketing minor but as I advanced through my degree, I realized how much I enjoyed my marketing classes and made the decision to change majors.
IIN: Describe your internship experience with WGU Indiana.Ā Ā
MK: My internship with WGU Indiana has been incredible. I have been …
Abbey Szentes: Making an IMPACT
Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence on February 26, 2019 at the 13th Annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon. Though the event is over, and the winners have been announced, we are continuing to celebrate the nomineesā successes.
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These are their stories.
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I am Abbey Szentes, a junior at Indiana University studying Human Resource Management and minoring in Finance. I am currently an HR intern for netlogx, a consulting firm in downtown Indianapolis, where I have been able to implement a new learning management system, supervise a high school intern, and onboard three interns into the company. When I am not working on school or internship projects, I enjoy hanging out with friends or helping with the organizations I am involved in on campus, including the Indiana University Student Foundation and my sorority, Phi Mu. Outside of school and work, I love to go to Colorado as a volunteer …
Zack Chambers: Making an IMPACT
Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence on February 26, 2019 at the 13th Annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon. Though the event is over, and the winners have been announced, we are continuing to celebrate the nomineesā successes.
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These are their stories.
Zack Chambers graduates from Indiana University in May 2019 with a degree in Marketing and Professional Sales. He completed an internship with Business Improvement Group.
Indiana INTERNnet: What made you interested in pursuing a Business Management degree?
Zack Chambers: I will be graduating from Indiana University this May with a Bachelorās in Marketing and Professional Sales. I always say that I have come to marketing backwards. I started out with a love of writing that brought me to media and editing. However, I realized my lifelong passion for business could be married with this in the field of marketing, particularly in digital marketing and content creation
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