Category Archives: Internship and Job Search

Entry by Pat Patterson

Are you a 2010 graduate who is still searching for that first job?  It is no breaking news that jobs are difficult to come across in our current economy.  However, what may be news to some of you is that job search databases and networking are not the only ways to land a full-time job offer. 

One option that is continuously overlooked by graduating seniors is the possibility of acquiring a post-graduate internship.  Now, more than ever, because of the low cost of hiring interns, internships are used as a recruiting tool for full-time hires.  A recent article in Forbes reports:

“In this economic climate, people still want to get entry-level hires but don’t have the budget, so they’re trying candidates as interns and looking to hire them afterward,” says Adeola Ogunwole, CollegeGrad.com’s director of marketing and public relations.

In addition, although all internships may not …

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Entry by Ali Norman, Career and Technical Education Intern, Department of Workforce Development

Last week I had the opportunity to do something both nerve-racking and very exciting for an intern – I pitched an idea for a commercial to the Director of Communications of the Department of Workforce Development. As a communications major, this was a huge step for me. When my supervisor approached me with the idea for a new commercial design for the agency’s job database website, I was immediately excited and got to work. After putting two years’ worth of effort into intensive communication theory and critical writing classes, this was a golden opportunity that I couldn’t possibly pass up.

I spent two weeks creating the concept, designing a storyboard, and making an outline consistent with the storyboard.  I had my co-workers read it to make sure it made sense and then finally, after many deep breaths, …

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In the June INTERNnetwork, we included an article about virtual internships, working for an organization outside of an organization’s office. Although there are benefits of being a virtual intern (no office commute, flexible work schedule, no dress code, more personal freedom, etc.), not every student can excel as a virtual intern.

Before you apply for a virtual internship, consider these questions:

– Do you have previous internship experience in an office setting?
– Are you interested in working for a web-based organization?
– Are you interested in electronic outreach, including email pitching and social media communication?
– Are you self-motivated?
– Are you independent enough to work with minimal supervision?
– Are you technology savvy?
– Are you able to meet important deadlines?

A virtual internship may be ideal for a student who may not have the opportunity or funds for a traditional internship …

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For all students who have not yet registered with Indiana INTERNnet, here is a video tutorial, which will walk you through the registration process.

Entry by Pat Patterson, Chief Blogger

Welcome to Indiana INTERNnation, a blog dedicated to decreasing the “brain drain” in Indiana!

As Indiana INTERNnet launches its blog, I feel that there are still some students who are unaware of the value of internships or who may be unsure where to find one. That being said, perhaps highlighting the importance of internships and describing how to acquire one through IndianaINTERN.net is an appropriate starting point for our blog.

To help all students with their internship apprehension and search, I provided a list of frequently asked questions with answers to such concerns in our February INTERNnetwork e-newsletter. The article is reprinted below. To subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter, click the link at the bottom of the page: https://www.workandlearnindiana.com/newsletters.asp. Please feel free to add any comments or questions.

1. Why are internships important?

As a student, it is easy to become preoccupied with …

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