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Use emails as a valuable internship search tool
Many job and internship searches today begin at a computer. Whether it is following up with a recruiter from a career fair or sending a blind email after seeing a posting on a job board, chances are youâll send your resume and cover letter via email.
Great Resumes Fast recently compiled a list of errors people make when sending their application information online. Be sure to avoid these costly mistakes to keep your email out of the trash folder.
Donât get attached: While it makes sense to attach both your resume and cover letter to an email, itâs likely that the recruiter will ignore your cover letter entirely. Theyâll opt to view your resume only. Instead, copy and paste it to the body of your email below your message, where itâs much more accessible. Keep it short and sweet: Recruitersâ time is precious. Donât waste it on unnecessary details. Include …
The 3 R’s of motivation
By now, the shine has worn off of many summer internships. The first week butterflies are gone, and the faces in the office are more familiar than fresh. As the days grow longer and warmer, it is prime time for motivation to wane. However, there are some easy ways to keep enthusiasm and productivity high when dragging yourself out of bed and into the office seems like a chore.
Review your goals: Chances are, you came into your internship with a list of skills you wanted to improve or tasks you wanted to accomplish. Assess how many of those goals youâve reached and what you still need to do to finish the others. This will give you a sense of accomplishment in what youâve done so far while inspiring you to reach for your remaining goals. Mid-internship reviews with your supervisor and mentor can also be a good time to …