Category Archives: Internship and Job Search
Search Scholars: A new kind of internship program
(Click above to view our video featuring Slingshot SEO)
Although Slingshot SEO is just six years old, its prominence in Indianapolis and the âsearch industryâ is unparalleled. Slingshot provides search engine services for nearly 150 clients. With the evolution of search and the nature of constant change in the search industry, Slingshot relies on young professionals to fulfill their clientsâ needs.
Slingshot SEO has launched a new-and-improved internship program called the âSearch Scholars.â The company hosts interns in every department, including sales, marketing, client success, SEO consulting, search media, IT and human resources.
The program now includes:
1-2 résumé-worthy projects Mentor program Networking development A unique intern group project Variety of trainings for professional and personal growth Weekly structured meetings Final presentations at the conclusion of their internship
You may apply for Slingshot internships using Indiana INTERNnet, but weâd encourage you to check out Slingshotâs website, too. Best of …
First day on the internship
Today marks Day 2 for me as the Marketing and Special Events intern with Indiana INTERNnet. I just read an excellent blog post by Megan Schuman, last summerâs intern, and by the sound of things, Iâm in for an incredible experience!
This will serve as my eighth internship, so I am a huge believer in the benefits and take-aways these experiential learning opportunities provide, and I am beyond excited to talk about this for the next several months. I know I am indebted to all of my internship supervisors and mentors for the great experiences they afforded me and all the wisdom they passed to me.
Internships can be downright fun. Iâve had the opportunity to work for the 500 Festival, the Indiana State Fair and Sen. Richard Lugarâs office in Washington, D.C. I gained practical field knowledge, but I also have a host of fun memories from these experiences, …
Marketing, Social Media, and Event Planning – Oh my!
This is a guest post by Emily Fauber, summer intern for Miller White Marketing.
I interned at Miller White Marketing in Terre Haute, Indiana. Miller White is an in-house marketing company with two locations: one in Indianapolis and another in Terre Haute. Miller White has been around for more than thirty years and has seen the evolution in marketing. Today, Miller White focuses on marketing, research, public relations, advertising, audio/video, SEO/SEM, interactive and social media. They work with clients to develop creative and relevant strategies to connect the clients with their customer.
I was hired on as an intern to help with College Goal Sunday. Miller White works with College Goal Sunday to help develop marketing and advertising strategies. College Goal Sunday is a volunteer program that provides free information and assistance to high school student and their families who are applying for financial aid. This is a one-day event held …
First-time intern gets top-notch experience at Juvenile Detention Center
This guest post is from Krista Rangel, a St. Mary-of-the-Woods student majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Sociology and Psychology. Krista will graduate in 2013.
My internship at Chicago Juvenile Detention Center was not only my first internship, but I was also the first intern to my site supervisor. I can honestly say this was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I learned about so many facets of the system — from the judges to simply being in the building; I would not have been able to gain these hands-on experiences in a classroom.
My internship at the detention center allowed me to see the system’s process first-hand. Working in a big building with a bunch of lawyers and judges was initially intimidating because I had never been in a corporate environment. After a few weeks, I got to know some of my co-workers and realized that although they have “big …
How Interns Could Save Your Life
OK, so maybe interns canât âsaveâ your life, but they sure could improve it. Recently, the Wellness Council of Indiana teamed up with Indiana INTERNnet to better understand the positive affects interns can have on the workplace.
 Check out the five dimensions of wellness and how hosting student interns can boost each category.
Career well-being: how you occupy your time and liking what you do each day
Interns increase productivity: Interns bring needed resources to achieve what couldnât otherwise be accomplished; from promoting the organization and gathering market intelligence to improving operation effectiveness and supporting client needs. Secure future employees: An internship program enables businesses to recruit, qualify, and train potential employees.
 Social well-being: having strong relationships
Interns are energetic, not only in their work, but also in their lifestyle. They can bring fresh ideas and a new perspective. Networking: Interns are engagedâthey love to socialize …
Internship Possibilities â From An Intern’s View
This summer was the ultimate internship experience. Not only was I an intern, but I was an intern for Indiana INTERNnet â the free internship matching program linking employers, students, high schools, colleges and universities.
I learned about internships while doing my own internship. I conducted research, wrote blogs and attended conferences about why students should have internships, why employers should hire interns, how internships are the perfect recruiting tool and how internships retain Indianaâs talent.
Not only did I hear about the benefits of an internship, but I experienced them too. I actively thought about my internship as a test-run for my actual career: What size company would I want to work for? What are the local opportunities unique to Indianapolis? How can I grow my own professional network?
Now, Iâm the biggest advocate for experiential learning. And why not? Internships are the best possible experience for …
The Psychology in Internships
This is a guest blog written by Nicole Francis, senior at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Psychology major. She has recently completed a summer internship at Meridian Health Group, which is a chronic pain management facility in Carmel, Indiana.
Meridian Health Group focuses on providing various treatment options for people suffering from a variety of chronic conditions, recognizing that there is a mental component to pain and suffering. The mission at Meridian Health Group is to improve the quality of life by reducing physical and emotional suffering.
The majority of the psychology interns are doctoral students. Doctoral interns provide individual counseling and group therapy. A few of the interns facilitate a free weekly chronic pain management group. The lead psychologist, Dr. Ari Dean Gleckman has been my supervisor at Meridian Health Group for the last three months.
During the first week of my internship I collaborated with one of the …
The Hard-Hitting Truth About Internships
This is a guest blog by Samantha Morrison. She is a student at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and summer intern at USA Football.
I had the pleasure of working for a company called USA Football this past summer. USA Football is the national governing body of youth football in the United States. They strive to help make the game better and safer for those who play, coach, officiate, and organize football. This company is constantly providing new resources for the game, as well as perfecting drills to promote safer game practices such as heads up tackling. I know that more recently concussions have become a hot topic, so USA Football has put a major emphasis on concussion awareness.
I love what USA Football does and I love sports, so I was super excited when I found out I would be working as a Digital Sales Intern for them this summer. My main …
Taking Control of the Internship Experience
This is a guest blog by Molly Zweig. She is an Indiana University student majoring in International Studies and Spanish and minoring in Marketing and Portuguese. She plans to graduate in 2015. This summer, she is the Marketing Intern at the WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology in Bloomington. She works to promote WonderLab in many ways through traditional communications and marketing and social media.
One of the biggest challenges interns face is determining what exactly weâll be doing at our internships. You get a job description, but itâs hard to know until the end of the first week on the job if youâll be truly contributing to the company or if youâll be making copies and coffee. However, whatever kind of internship you have, you always have control over your experience.
I am truly grateful for the wonderful work environment and my supervisor at the WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology …
The Top 10 Questions Iâve Heard as Chancellor of WGU Indiana
This is a guest post written by Allison Barber, the Chancellor of WGU Indiana, the state’s accredited, non-profit, online, competency-based university. WGU Indiana is celebrating its two-year anniversity. The university has helped more than 2,600 students either finish their bachelor’s degree or earn a master’s degree. During the past two years, WGU Indiana has had students or gradutes in 90 counties of the state.
In this piece, Chancellor Barber reflects on some of the most common questions she’s heard in the last year years about WGU Indiana.
1. Why do you drive that crazy “WGU” car?
I decided in the middle of our first year to have a car wrapped in our university logo. Itâs the equivalent of driving a billboard! I drive that car all across the state and up to 1,000 miles a month. No matter where I travel folks often come up to me to ask about WGU …
Unexpected “Internduction”
This is a guest post written by Collin LaMothe. Currently, he interns for the Wellness Council of Indiana. He recently graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Creative and Professional Writing. He hopes to find a job where he can expand creativelyâtraveling, meeting new people, and writing about his own experiences.
My name is Collin LaMothe, and I am a cubicle intern.
This wasnât my first intern gig. When I was accepted at the Wellness Council of Indiana, I couldnât help but wonder what an out-of-shape guy like me was doing in an organization promoting health. I suppose it felt a little ironic, but my background in creative writing and design qualified me to lend some help with the main website redesign. So I signed-on for the summer, with the terms laid out plainly from day one. I was here to assist and, most importantly, renovate http://www.wellnessindiana.com before August …
Interning means playing with chopsticks and candy
This is a guest post written by Elizabeth Newkirk, Asian Learning Center of Indiana intern.
On Day 1 of my internship at the International Center, I attended orientation. On Day 2, IÂ represented the Asian Learning Center of Indiana (ALCI) at Sunnyside Elementaryâs International Night.
Sunnyside Elementary School of International Studies is one of the 18 schools in Indiana participating in the ALCIâs School Pilot Program. These schools have a vested interest in educating their students about Asia and generally preparing them to be globally conscious citizens. The goals and methods of implementation of each school vary, but they serve a mutual purpose for the ALCI: to identify good practices in schools, build on successful models for other schools to adopt, and implement the best practices for teaching Asian studies at Indiana schools.
On May 17 (a.k.a. Day 2), Sunnyside Elementary hosted an event called International Night for its …
Internships Gone Viral
Virtual internships. Theyâre the beeâs knees, the catâs pajamas, and the tigerâs spots. Virtual internships are not always considered by students or employers, but the obvious benefit is that it allows interns to work from anywhere. Interns who work remotely could be ideal for organizations that may not have the office space or personnel need for supervision.
Whatâs not to love? Some advantages of virtual internships include: flexibility, less limitations and more opportunities, and the chance to find a field which best suits you. If youâre a student interested in an internship, virtual gigs are perfect for someone with a part-time job, classes, or other obligations. Virtual internships give you flexibility to do your work when you wantâas long as you know how to manage your time and are self-motivated. These internships may even save you money. You donât have to dress up for work or use …
Do you âknow how 2 goâ to career success?
This is a guest post written by Sara Hess, Campaign Coordinator and Editor at Learn More Indiana
Career success means different things to different professionals. Whether your industry defines success as products sold, media markets reached or something else entirely, there are smart steps studentsâin high school or collegeâcan take to ensure success in their chosen field.
The KnowHow2GO Indiana 2012 campaign kicks off this summer with tips, step-by-step guides and goals for students of all ages to prepare them for college and career success. Thereâs even a fun contest to help you win $100 for college expenses!
Of course, one of the smartest things students can do to prepare for their future careers is to intern or job-shadow a professional. While interning will give you a deeper perspective on whether youâll enjoy a specific career path, job-shadowing for just a day or afternoon can also give you a glimpse …
Wanted: Employers Interested in a âTest-Runâ with Interns
So, maybe youâve never had an intern at you organization? Youâre not sure what they would do. Do you have enough project work? What about space and a computer? How do I find the best interns? Letâs face it: youâre scared itâs glorified babysitting. Well, we have the perfect solution for you: Indianaâs Employers Guide to Internships.
And hereâs the perfect opportunity for a test run with anintern. DePauwâs Winter Term program is the perfect opportunity for both students and employers to engage in a short internship. From January 3 to January 25, 2013, you have the chance to host an intern. Sound too good to be true? It just might be. I may be biased as a DePauw student myself, but DePauw has some excellent, driven students that fight tooth and nail for internships. Really, Iâve had to claw my way into my own internshipâDePauw students really do jump …