#internship tips

(via 12 Pieces of Advice Every New Grad Needs to Hear - Diary of a Bryncess)

Since graduating from college about a year ago (wow, that’s weird to say), I’ve been through the ringer in terms of finding a job. I’ve had an internship, an externship, and since then I’ve been on the hunt for a real, lasting job. Which honestly feels like Where In the World is Carmen Sandiego? at this point.

Whether you have your first job or internship, your second, or you’re still on the hunt, I think these tips will be helpful to you. From one recent grad to another, we’ve got to help each other out. Like Brooke and Peyton or Rory and Lorelai. I hope these tips will help you make the most of whatever situation you’re in and learn a little more quickly than I did.

1. Show passion and drive for everything you do, even if you think it’s useless.

The role of a financial analyst demands a diverse skill set that combines financial expertise, analytical thinking, and effective communication. So, when you are interviewing for a financial analyst position, you can expect questions testing the same skills.

Nicole, jobs/internships, offers 4 suggestions about finding the right internship in "Internship Tips and Tricks" http://wp.me/p5uFHv-9Oh

Trying to get an internship may seem like a scary thing to do. Here are four starter tips and tricks to better prepare you so it doesn’t seem as intimidating. Develop a portfolio. As an artist, a portfolio is very important. It shows a prospective employer what you are capable of. Portfolios can separate you from someone else with the same degree and experience. Your portfolio should show a…

I-Link is a great tool to use for finding jobs and internships. Employers post on I-Link specifically looking for University of Illinois students to fill their positions, so you are competing with a much smaller pool of applicants. There's even an option to upload your resume, which then allows potential employers to view it and reach out to you specifically

Being a transfer student, we have to adjust to a new school very quickly. This means all new information, new resources, new online databases, new everything. I hadn't even heard of I-Link until about a month into my first semester. If this post is the first time you are hearing of I-Link as well, now is the perfect time to sign up! If this isn't your first time hearing of it, now is still a great time to create an account and start building your professional career.