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Leah Barsanti (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Promotions/Programming Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” THE SCOOP XRT has been Chicago's Finest Rock, past, present and future, since 1972. NEED TO KNOW Location: Chicago, IL Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Promotions, Sales INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “Check out http://wxrt.radio.com/tag/diary-­‐Leah-­‐Barsanti/” Advantage Consulting | advantageconsulting.com •
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Catherine D'Antonio (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Human Resources Intern, Department: Human Resources Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Great way to learn about recruitment of employees for a company that faces a lot of turn-­‐over in their business. Given a lot of control with interviewing and the selection of employees.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Craigslist” What did you do as an intern at Advantage Consulting? “Posted job listings, screened phone messages, conducted phone interviews, conducted interviews in person, completed employee paperwork.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Freedom to control interviews and hiring.” What was challenging about your internship? “Not paid, sometimes not enough work to do” THE SCOOP Advantage Consulting provides non-­‐profit organizations with the technology and techniques required to fundraise efficiently and effectively. The company uses phone consultations and postal correspondence in order to keep costs low for their clients. NEED TO KNOW Location: Las Vegas, NV Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Human Resources INSIDER TIPS Apply by: May The Advocates for Human Rights | theadvocatesforhumanrights.org •
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Rebecca Schenk (2011) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Development and Communications, Refugee and Immigrant Program, International Justice Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Good exposure to a small nonprofit human rights organization with a diverse array of programming and international reach and recognition.” THE SCOOP The Advocates for Human Rights have been devoted to helping marginalized communities across the world realize their human rights. Through high quality programs, trainings and publications The Advocates help build the global human rights movement. NEED TO KNOW Location: Minneapolis, MN Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April ALIVE MAGAZINE | alivemag.com •
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Name Withheld (2012) Graphic Design/Fashion Intern, Department: Art Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. You get to use what you know but also learn new things” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Research online, apply through email, interview.” What did you do as an intern at ALIVE MAGAZINE? “For graphic design, I helped producing advertisements or create editorial pages and for fashion, I help select items to be featured in magazines and help style various photoshoots” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I got to see the real publication world but in a more chill environment.” What was challenging about your internship? “Close to the due date, the workloads get overwhelming” THE SCOOP Alive Magazine launched its first issue in 2002, and has since become one of the most popular magazines in St. Louis. The magazine features articles concerning the city's fashion, culture, food, entertainment, and more. Alive expanded in 2004 when it began hosting monthly events around the city of St. Louis. The magazine aims to improve the happiness and cultural awareness of St. Louis's citizens. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Creative, Marketing, Public Relations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Contact them as soon as you know you want the position. They are always willing to take people if there is empty spot.”
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David Maupin (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Design Intern, Department: Ad/Marketing Design Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Interns work directly with the Art Director in designing pieces that are actually used for the magazine, the web, and for events. Quality feedback and encouragement are given regularly helping the Intern learn.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Before applying, I met with my Career Advisor to work out my resume and cover letters and then sent an email as an application to ALIVE MAGAZINE.” What did you do as an intern at ALIVE MAGAZINE? “I worked with the Art Director to design ads, banners, and promotional flyers for the magazine, the web, and their events.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the hands on work that was actually used for print.” What was challenging about your internship? “Interns are given work that is challenging that has some direction, but is mainly independent. Sometimes the intern's work will be started or finished by another intern.” THE SCOOP Alive Magazine launched its first issue in 2002, and has since become one of the most popular magazines in St. Louis. The magazine features articles concerning the city's fashion, culture, food, entertainment, and more. Alive expanded in 2004 when it began hosting monthly events around the city of St. Louis. The magazine aims to improve the happiness and cultural awareness of St. Louis's citizens. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Creative INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Follow up with any communications sent to ALIVE because they are very busy.”
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Katie Olson (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Printmaker, Department: Printmaking Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Great hands on experience that taught me lots of lessons in the real world of printmaking and business. I was able to see what it would take to be a professional printmaker and what that kind of life it would be like.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I've been to the shop and up and down Cherokee Street before. One of my professors works there as an artist so it became one of the places that I applied to.” What did you do as an intern at All Along Press? “I printed posters, books, t-­‐shirts and more. I learned how to bind books. I also collaborated with the other interns to make an instillation in the front shop window. So far we have managed to turn our opening date into a multi-­‐business event.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed working as a printmaker with other printmakers and being able to learn about their particular specialties in printmaking, such as letterpress, book arts, and silk screen. I also enjoyed printing professional works and working with the other interns.” What was challenging about your internship? “The most challenging aspect of working there were the deadlines and the fact that every print had to be perfect or the shop couldn't use it.” THE SCOOP All Along Press offers tools and equipment to printmakers and artists who would not normally have access to these things. The business also works with artists to create bigger visual works, and offers classes to interested individuals. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “All Along Press looks for hardworking, experienced, friendly, and amazing people that love doing what they are doing. If you can help them with their projects, then they will help you start one of your own.”
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Name Withheld (2013) Communications and Strategic Planning Intern Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. AAP Chapter 2 is a small organization so I was able to learn a lot and have a say in what went on communications and strategic planning-­‐wise.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Phone interview” What did you do as an intern at American Academy of Pediatrics ? “Researched public health issues, wrote articles for the newsletter, and helped out with the strategic planning process.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Got to learn about what was going on with children's public health issues.” What was challenging about your internship? “No office so had to work from home.” THE SCOOP The American Academy of Pediatrics commits itself to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-­‐being for young people. The organization boasts over 60,000 members, including pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists. NEED TO KNOW Location: Los Angeles, CA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Development, Marketing INSIDER TIPS Apply by: May “Good if interested in pubic health and learning about grant writing, strategic planning etc.”
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Michael Brunsten (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Finance Intern, Department: Mergers and Acquisitions Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. At AHC I learned about the art and science of making financial valuations for companies; I participated in the comprehensive process of due diligence needed to close deals and I gained extensive knowledge of the ever-­‐important healthcare industry.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I spoke with friends, I met with a Career Advisor and I applied online.” What did you do as an intern at American Healthcare Capital? “My internship included important projects such as reviewing financial statements, writing marketing reports and summaries for clients, conducting healthcare industry research reports, and speaking on the phone with company CEO's and owners.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I learned about the art and science of making financial valuations for companies, I participated in the comprehensive process of due diligence needed to close deals, and I gained extensive knowledge of the ever-­‐important healthcare industry.” What was challenging about your internship? “In general, working 40 hours a week is a full load, so be ready.” THE SCOOP American Healthcare Capital provides healthcare organizations with access to capital and to the financial marketplace. The organization dedicates itself to personalized service, confidentiality, and the best deal possible for its clients. NEED TO KNOW Location: Marina Del Rey, CA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Acquisitions INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “My internship was with the Vice President of Operations, and she should be contacted.”
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Catlyne Lasser (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Editorial Intern, Department: Publications and Clinical Solutions Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. My supervisor and coworkers were friendly and available as a resource. I was able to approach the publishing field from many angles.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I found the opening on CAREERlink, applied in April, and interviewed in May.” What did you do as an intern at American Medical Association? “I copy-­‐edited a manuscript with guidance from professional mentors, I observed production meetings, I learned about the future of the field (e-­‐books, etc), and I interacted with many of their publications.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed my coworkers and I liked getting hands-­‐on experience.” What was challenging about your internship? “Since I had never copy-­‐edited before, the project was daunting at first. Also, a lot of the internship was spent filling in spreadsheets, which became tedious.” THE SCOOP The American Medical Association promotes the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health by uniting medical practitioners nationwide. The organization utilizes its own democratic policy-­‐making process when discussing issues in public health and medicine. NEED TO KNOW Location: Chicago, IL Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Acquisitions, Communications, Development, Human Resources, Marketing, Research & Development, Sales INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Each department interviews and hires their own intern – so depending on where you are hired, the experience can be very different.”
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Daniel Dutcher (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) REU Summer Intern, Department: Department of Astrophysics Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I had an amazing time during my REU at the Natural History Museum. I gained valuable research experience under career scientists at a famous institution in an incredible city-­‐-­‐not to mention the money!” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I simply checked the National Science Foundation website for REU positions, and sent out applications. That was it.” What did you do as an intern at The American Museum of Natural History? “I wrote computer scripts in Python to analyze two star catalogues for undiscovered binary systems containing brown dwarfs.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I gained invaluable research experience while discovering new stars and my workplace was incredible, as was the pay!” What was challenging about your internship? “I had to learn a programming language in two weeks, but everyone was wiling to help.” THE SCOOP The American Museum of Natural History advances scientific and cultural knowledge of human life and the history of the world and universe through research and discovery. The museum is home to some of the country's most advanced findings and exhibits about cultural history. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “If you're applying to an REU, apply to at least eight positions or so, and you'll be sure to get in somewhere.”
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Jamie Neiman (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Research Assistant, Department: Cornell/Columbia Child Psychiatry Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “No. The project (the field trials for the new DSM-­‐5 criteria) will be finished by next summer so the same position will not be available.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Worked with a career advisor, met with a career peer about my resume, sent A LOT of prospecting emails” What did you do as an intern at American Psychiatric Association -­‐ DSM-­‐V Development? “Administered a battery of psychological self-­‐evaluations to children and adults, scheduled and organized study visits” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Networking, meeting a lot of social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists and discussing what led them to their career choice” What was challenging about your internship? “The job was repetitive and a little boring, but the pros definitely outweighed the cons.” THE SCOOP The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual classifies mental disorders found in today's society. Used in both clinical practices and public communities, DSM provides detailed descriptions of each disorder and informs public health officials with statistics about the prevalence of these disorders. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Follow up, and send A LOT of emails. I did research, sent about 30 prospecting emails, and received very few responses (and even fewer positive responses). Out of all of the emails, I got one unpaid part-­‐time internship offer and I took it.”
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Name Withheld (2013) Intern Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I was given a ton of important responsibilities, and my employers respected and were interested in my own opinions and ideas. It was an incredibly comfortable work environment, and I have loved every minute working here! I'm so sad the summer is over!” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I found this job through my four-­‐year advisor, who is a client of Anne's. I met with Anne one of the first days I got home for the summer for an informational interview.” What did you do as an intern at Anne Edelstein Literary Agency? “I read referred manuscripts and wrote rejection letters, read drafts of clients manuscripts and helped Anne write editorial letters, read and rejected unsolicited manuscripts, contacted publishing houses via phone and email to revert rights on old titles.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The atmosphere was very relaxed and open, and Anne and Krista, Anne's assistant, are just lovely people. I also love to read, crucial for the job. All of their clients' manuscripts are in my genre of interest -­‐ literary fiction/memoir/non-­‐fiction.” What was challenging about your internship? “I was definitely expected to do a lot from the start, but I think of that as a plus -­‐ a very specific type of vocabulary was used in writing rejections, and I had to cultivate it while I was working. I learned it through their guidance and my gradual familiarity with it.” THE SCOOP The Anne Edelstein Literary Agency is an independent literary agency specializing in narrative non-­‐fiction and fiction. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: May “Definitely know someone who has a connection with Anne or one of Anne's clients. She is definitely not going to hire someone completely random.”
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Becca Shuman (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Visual Intern, Department: Visual/Design Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Really good for art students. You can see one path you can take with a BFA, which is an unusual one. Also, the days are really fun.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I called ahead to the store and scheduled an interview. And during spring break, I had an interview.” What did you do as an intern at Anthropologie? “I created the window displays for the store.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed meeting new and interesting people and spending my summer making art.” What was challenging about your internship? “Some days felt very long and sometimes the projects were very tedious, but you worked through it.” THE SCOOP Anthrolopologie dedicates itself to making women feel beautiful and important through a unique shopping experience. The company provides innovative, thoughtful designs in its clothing, accessories, and retail procedure. NEED TO KNOW Location: Dedham, MA Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Creative INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Start early and be prepared for the interview (bring portfolio, etc.).”
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Name Withheld (2014) Intern, Department: Civil Rights/Left Wing Extremism Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It is a very interesting organization. You learn a lot, and your research/writing skills will improve.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Emailed them a resume.” What did you do as an intern at Anti-­‐Defamation League? “Researched on a variety of Civil Rights topics.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I was given important assignments, I was not getting coffee and making photocopies.” What was challenging about your internship? “Doing research from 9-­‐5.” THE SCOOP The Anti-­‐Defamation League fights anti-­‐Semitism and all forms of bigotry in the U.S. and abroad through information, education, legislation, and advocacy. ADL serves as a resource for government, media, law enforcement, and the public. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Marketing INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April Argonne National Laboratory | anl.gov •
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Andrew Zahn (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Chemical Sciences and Engineering Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It was a great educational experience. You learn a lot about what you are doing and you conduct research on your own through the guidance of a supervisor. It was also paid.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I applied online.” What did you do as an intern at Argonne National Laboratory? “I worked on finding a new separator for Lithium-­‐ion batteries. I primarily worked on creating porous anodized aluminum oxide.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “It was paid.” What was challenging about your internship? “I came in knowing very little about batteries and as a result I had to read a lot of papers about them to understand them fully, along with the problems that I was trying to solve with my research.” THE SCOOP Argonne National Laboratory delivers innovative research and technologies found through a unique combination of science, engineering, and facilities. Argonne focuses its research on energy, biological and environmental systems, and national security to provide new information to the scientific community. NEED TO KNOW Location: Argonne, IL Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December “Know somebody who works there and apply to as many of the summer programs they offer.”
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Yuqi Wang (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. My co-­‐workers were friendly and helpful, especially my boss. My boss always kept me busy by finding interesting projects for me to work on. I learned a lot about the logistics that goes behind starting/maintaining public health programs.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I contacted my Career Advisor and asked her where I should start looking. She suggested looking on Google and on various universities' career finder websites for possible internships. I found one, called them up and sent them my CV.” What did you do as an intern at Asian Health Coalition? “I helped plan/manage a alcohol/substance abuse outreach program in Chinatown. I also did data entry and scoured the web for public health media in different languages.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “They gave me a lot of different programs/tasks to do so I wasn't stuck doing one thing all summer long. That gave me much more experience and insight to what a NGO does.” What was challenging about your internship? “They wanted me to find public health media in languages that I didn't even know (like Arabic, Khmer and Hindi) so it was hard getting around that. But I ended up using Google Translate to translate the English words I wanted to look up into those languages.” THE SCOOP The Asian Health Coalition utilizes a collaborative partnership approach to support the development and implementation of culturally and linguistically appropriate health programs and initiatives. Working with over 25 different ethnic community-­‐based organizations around Chicago, the organization increases its leadership role in Asian American communities. NEED TO KNOW Location: Chicago, IL Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December “Nothing really secret, but contacting them before every other student starts looking for internships helps.”
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Name Withheld (2013) Video Promotions Intern, Department: Video Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It provided first hand experience and insight into the music industry.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Phone interview, resume submission/review, networked.” What did you do as an intern at Atlantic Records Group? “Edited music videos and worked on promoting videos and TV appearances to other media and networks in the industry.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Freedom to explore and learn about music and the inner-­‐workings of the business.” What was challenging about your internship? “Settling in and gaining the trust of my departmental colleagues.” THE SCOOP Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Bros NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Creative, Human Resources, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, Research & Development, Sales INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “You must be driven towards your particular field of interest, and, of course, should have a passion for music.”
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Eric Chalifour (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Photo Intern, Department: Art Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Having worked for Backpacker has given me tremendous insight into how the magazine publishing process works as well as the marketing/business strategies used by publications as the medium continues to undergo a dramatic transformation.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I found out about this internship from a former backpacking buddy, so I sent them a cover letter detailing my extensive backpacking background and sent them a link to my portfolio.” What did you do as an intern at Backpacker Magazine? “I did a lot of work with the PR departments of outdoor companies, getting product images and requesting gear samples to be shot in studio and tested in the field. I was also responsible for creating slideshows for the website.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I've loved learning how to best market yourself as a photographer by observing how our best contributors send in submissions. I've also enjoyed how varied my daily activities have been.” What was challenging about your internship? “The most challenging part of this internship was having to deal with the workload as we approached deadlines. Working ahead was crucial to surviving the week before an issue is supposed to ship.” THE SCOOP Backpacker Magazine enables its readers to enjoy the outdoors by providing the most trusted and engaging information about outdoor adventures available in North America. NEED TO KNOW Location: Boulder, CO Region: West INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Be persistent. It may take a few tries to get a hold of the person in charge of hiring.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I'd recommend this internship because the smaller organization size meant that interns were able to get a lot out of working here. Most of what I did day-­‐to-­‐day was important to the organization.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I received advice from Professor Jackson after being admitted to the DC study abroad summer program.” What did you do as an intern at Best Shot Foundation? “I did a variety of things, including letter drafting, online research, and project planning/developing.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the day-­‐to-­‐day experience, in part because the people here were very nice and sincere but also because I felt that most of the things I worked on actually mattered.” What was challenging about your internship? “The challenging part was that this internship was ultimately not as directly relevant to my career interest (public health) as I had hoped for.” THE SCOOP The Best Shot Foundation focuses global awareness and political engagement on childhood pneumonia. Motivated by the belief that increased public commitment will drive increased health resource allocation, the foundation works to save the lives of thousands of children worldwide. NEED TO KNOW Location: Washington, D.C. Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Just apply online, be genuine, and sell yourself well later in the interviewing process.”
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Name Withheld (2013) Youth Development Intern, Department: 24:01:00 Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. The internship gave me a lot of autonomy over my project and the ability to really contribute to the organization. I was able to get an understanding of the overall organization as well as find mentors.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I applied for the Des Lee Fellowship sponsored by United Way and Coro. Part of the fellowship was a 10 week internship placement.” What did you do as an intern at Beyond Housing? “I created a guide on the Best Practices of Youth Engagement.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The autonomy of my project was very enjoyable because it allowed me to make my own unique contribution. I was also able to find several mentors in the organization who have continued to support me.” What was challenging about your internship? “While the autonomy of the project was enjoyable it was also challenging because the entire final product was my responsibility and having a cohesive, well-­‐constructed guide was not something I had prior experience in.” THE SCOOP Beyond Housing aims to provide the support and service needed to assist low-­‐income families in achieving their long-­‐term goals. This award-­‐winning organization initiates personal and community building efforts and promotes the well-­‐being of individuals in the communities it serves. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Explain your passion for community development. 24:1 has plenty of qualified people but the difference with them is that they really love what they do and are passionate about the mission.”
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Rosa Heyman (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Editorial Intern, Department: Editorial Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Great opportunity if you want experience in the magazine industry. Interns were encouraged to contribute to the website and were also given responsibilities involving social media, transcriptions, and updating online content for mobile devices.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Got in touch with an editor through a friend who had worked at BB previously in the Nightlife division.” What did you do as an intern at BlackBook Media? “I wrote original articles for the website, transcribed interviews, updated social media (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr), created Restaurant and Nightlife reviews and created content for mobile devices.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Small company so the experience was more personal. Had many responsibilities so the job was never boring. It was exciting to see articles published on a website with 20,000 followers.” What was challenging about your internship? “Company emphasized the importance of self-­‐motivation. In the beginning, it was difficult to take initiative without bombarding my supervisor with questions.” THE SCOOP BlackBook Media provides sophisticated, relevant, and visually stunning takes on restaurants, nightlife, travel, fashion, Hollywood, entertainment, and the arts. This company is a must-­‐
read for those interested in current pop culture. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Demonstrate your ambition and your ability to take initiative. Familiarity with social media sites (Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook, Lookbook, Polyvore) is very important.”
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Nickolas Forsch (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Provider Affairs Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. This internship has a lot of opportunity in many different departments to fit your interests. I learned a lot about the health care system by working from the side of the insurance company, rather than from the provider's side.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I networked with my friend's mother to get this internship.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I was able to choose the kinds of things I wanted to do, or at least more so than in other internships.” What was challenging about your internship? “Meeting deadlines and understanding terms and the systems of health care.” THE SCOOP Blue Care Network features award-­‐winning disease management programs and one of the largest HMO networks of physicians and hospitals in the state of Michigan. An affiliated HMO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Blue Care Network commits itself to finding quality healthcare to the entire Michigan population. NEED TO KNOW Location: Ann Arbor, MI Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Communications, Human Resources, Information Technology, Planning, Public Relations, Research & Development, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Really sell yourself by showing how your interests could fit with a department here at BCN.”
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Allison Mccartney (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Development Intern, Department: Development Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I got to work with a variety of projects that wasn't standard every day. The office atmosphere was friendly and not stressful. Also, my co-­‐workers were very interesting and easy to get along with.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I contacted the website after reading a bit about the organization. After submitting a resume, I was given a phone interview, and was accepted shortly thereafter.” What did you do as an intern at BoomGen Studios? “At my internship, I read scripts, pitches, and other primary documents such as comic books and assessed their potential for film projects. I worked on creating pitch documents to other production companies, and generally helped with all sorts of tasks around the office.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed knowing that I was part of the development of projects that would be big in a few years. I also enjoyed the atmosphere and flexibility that my workplace granted me.” What was challenging about your internship? “Many of the tasks that I was working on were new to me, so it was challenging (but rewarding) to have to overcome the initial learning curve to complete them.” THE SCOOP BoomGen Studios creates and promotes commercial entertainment content about the peoples and cultures of the Greater Middle East. The corporation collaborates with well-­‐
known companies to create media that effectively furthers the social discourse between the “Western World” and the “Muslim World” while staying committed to mainstream commercial appeal and profitability. NEED TO KNOW Location: Brooklyn, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December “This internship requires both a knowledge of film/TV and larger international affairs to succeed. However, you have to demonstrate that you're a filmmaker, first and a cultural critic, second.”
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Madeline Rossman (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) College News Editorial Intern, Department: College News Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I would recommend this internship to students looking for serious, hands-­‐on writing experience as the magazine relies mostly on interns for its content. The part-­‐time schedule is also flexible for students looking to do other things as well.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I found the internship posted on CAREERlink and applied directly through the site. The editor emailed me to discuss the internship because they typically hired interns for a 4-­‐month semester and I was only available for the summer, but she worked with me to make it possible.” What did you do as an intern at Boston Hannah International? “I spent most days writing news articles for the website and current events that were immediately posted online. I wrote longer pieces for the quarterly print version of the magazine as well.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I really enjoyed the responsibility I was given from the start. I became a published writer -­‐ it was exciting to know that people were reading what I was writing. I also really liked the small office environment.” What was challenging about your internship? “The writing itself was challenging at the beginning, as I had to figure out what was considered 'good' and how to go about writing an article, from research to structure to editing.” THE SCOOP Boston Hannah International produces magazines, websites and digital publications, which provide a wide range of titles on a variety of topics. Boston Hanna also produces both consumer and B2B magazines complement website and digital applications. NEED TO KNOW Location: Chicago, IL Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “I would suggest that an interested student apply early and demonstrate interest in learning about editorial writing. Also, be flexible with start and end dates as their internship program usually runs four months.”
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Soo Kim (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Art Director Intern, Department: Creative Team Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. You will gain insights into the advertising industry by having hands-­‐on experience and by being put on different projects. Also, the people are passionate about what they do and also are willing to teach you what you want to learn.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I've searched mostly through online sources, including CAREERlink, and other search engines. Also, I have talked to friends, classmates and my career advisor.” What did you do as an intern at Brighton Agency? “I mostly put on small side projects of big campaigns the company had for the clients, such as designing some posters, logos, and brochures or booklets. Also, I did a couple of internal branding projects.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The working environment was very open and relaxing. Also, people were full of energy and passion that inspired me to work harder and to pursue more in my career path. The company cares about you.” What was challenging about your internship? “The fulltime working hours could be challenging in the beginning. Also, there might not be many opportunities to sit down and have lunch with the coworkers mostly due to the tight schedules they have.” THE SCOOP The Brighton Agency works collaboratively with clients to define and execute powerful marketing solutions to grow their businesses. The group also engages consumers through strategically creative solutions that drive awareness, enhance loyalty, and evolve the brand. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Creative, Development, Marketing, Public Relations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “You need to build a portfolio that will highlight your skills. Also, they don't openly hire people so you need to send in your resume.”
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Emma Eisemann (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Business Intern Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Not only did I get to work on a unique project that was directly applicable to daily business, but I was also introduced to areas of the company that I did not directly work with. Plus I was supported really well throughout the whole process.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I met their recruiter at the Winter Career Fair then applied on CAREERlink.” What did you do as an intern at Brown Shoe Company? “I was partnered with another intern to work for 12 weeks on a project that Brown Shoe was interested in researching. At the end of the program, we presented our findings to top executives in the company.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I got to work on a specific project while learning a lot about the corporate world and the shoe industry.” THE SCOOP Brown Shoe Company operates more than 1,300 Famous Footwear and Naturalizer retail stores across the United States, Canada and China. The group also designs, sources and markets many well-­‐known wholesale shoe brands. Targeting three strategic, consumer platforms -­‐ Healthy Living, Contemporary Fashion and Family-­‐ the company “Inspires People to Feel Good and Live Better.” NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Be genuine, honest, and yourself. They want to get to know the real you.”
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Name Withheld (2014) Intern Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Great exposure to the art world, and a wonderful opportunity to build contacts in St. Louis.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Emailed Bruno; link can be found on the website.” What did you do as an intern at Bruno David Gallery? “I put together an artist catalogue and wrote an introduction that was published in the catalogue.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I loved meeting people and getting recognition for my work.” What was challenging about your internship? “This job requires knowledge of the art world.” THE SCOOP Bruno David Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in St. Louis. The Bruno David Gallery art program has introduced new contemporary art to local gallery goers and has been discussed in important art publications including Art in America, Art Papers, and ArtNet Magazine. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: May “Show interest!”
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Kate Klein (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Development/ Professional Development departments Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. For anyone interested in the nonprofit sector, this is a valuable internship that will allow you to learn about many of the pieces of the puzzle that make up a nonprofit.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “My father was transitioning from a finance job to the nonprofit sector, and in his search, came to learn about The Cara Program. Knowing my interests, he told me it was worth looking into.” What did you do as an intern at The Cara Program? “I worked in the Professional Development Department helping 'students' become job-­‐ready (resumes, interviewing, cover letters), search for jobs, and provide guidance. I worked in the Development department largely on an auction to take place in September.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The people at the organization wanted to make sure I got a lot out of the internship, gave me valuable takes to do, and let me take ownership.” What was challenging about your internship? “It was difficult at first to know how to relate to the students who were largely homeless and came from really different backgrounds, but I adjusted quickly, learned to stand up for myself and put on a tough front, which was necessary for them to learn and grow.” THE SCOOP The Cara Program assists motivated individuals affected by homelessness and poverty to transform their lives and achieve real, lasting success. NEED TO KNOW Location: Chicago, IL Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Development, Finance INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “Contact HR and express interest. Since the position is unpaid, you really only need to demonstrate interest and be committed to working there.”
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Allison Hay (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Marketing Internship, Department: Marketing Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It is a great way for students to understand marketing through the internet.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I applied through CAREERlink to get this internship.” What did you do as an intern at TheCelebrityCafe.com Magazine? “I would promote stories posted on our 4 websites. I contacted other entertainment companies asking them to promote our stories. I would create threads and forums to encourage reader responses.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed learning how to use social media and the Internet to promote stories online.” What was challenging about your internship? “I had to always report back to my supervisor daily which was hard since I was given 3-­‐4 tasks a day.” THE SCOOP TheCelebrityCafe.com Magazine is an entertainment magazine that offers interviews, book and cod reviews, contests, bios and travel stories. NEED TO KNOW Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Information Technology, Marketing INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Be proactive.”
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Kyle Campbell (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: IT/ Web Team Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. This is an absolutely great company to get involved with. With its ever-­‐expanding business model, there are always incredible opportunities to help jump-­‐start your career.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Cathleen FitzGibbon did all the work. I didn't even technically apply and she made everything possible.” What did you do as an intern at Centene Corporation? “Developed programs that allowed for more efficient business reports, helped restructure the architecture of the site to allow for more efficiency, performed R&D for the Kinect on how it can be implemented with our customers to reduce costs and reach more customers per day.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The people here were great! Aside from the great in-­‐office experience, I met people who offer invaluable resources, both at a personal level and a professional level.” What was challenging about your internship? “Getting up to speed with how everything operated and was set up and organized.” THE SCOOP Centene is a multi-­‐line health care enterprise operating primarily in two segments: Medicaid managed care and specialty services. The company operates health plans and provides specialty services, including behavioral health plans, life and health management, long-­‐term care programs and managed vision. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis., MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Communications, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “The Career Center can do everything-­‐-­‐ that's what they are there for. Other than that, just put yourself out there and continually reach out to HR. They hire more and more interns every year so don't ever think an opportunity is out of the question.”
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Lauren Abadie (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: English for Heritage Language Speakers Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It is a great way to learn about the current practical applications of the study of Linguistics. I was doing work that was interesting and relevant.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “A family friend told me about the organization and showed me the website. I read about the internship program and found the application online. After turning in my application, I was contacted by a couple different divisions to set up phone interviews.” What did you do as an intern at Center for Applied Linguistics? “I conducted phone interviews in English with applicants for a specialized ESL program. I then rated those interviews based on content and language usage. I also had other miscellaneous projects related to organization or recruiting for the program.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “It was a great working environment, and I had plenty of relevant work to do all the time. I felt like a valuable part of a team. I also had the chance to learn about projects going on in other divisions of the organization.” What was challenging about your internship? “I was expected to adhere to the interview script as well as the rating rubric, which could be challenging. The biggest challenge was commuting to work every day, since I decided to live at home in Maryland and take the public transportation into DC.” THE SCOOP The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is a private, nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of services, information, and resources related to language and culture, such as working in the fields of bilingual education, English as a second language, literacy, foreign language education and the education of linguistically and culturally diverse adults and children. NEED TO KNOW Location: Washington, D.C. Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “It is probably best to apply with a specific division or project in mind that you are interested in working on. That is, do your research, and explore the website before sending in your application or having an interview.”
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Alisa Li (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Volunteer, Department: Society Volunteers Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. All of the other volunteers and employees at the hospital were very kind and helpful, and made my transition to life there easy. The internship itself was an interesting one, with many different posts to try out. I learned about hospital operations and Taiwanese culture.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I applied through the East Asian Studies department to get the internship.” What did you do as an intern at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital? “Gave patients directions to different parts of the hospital, assisted nurses at the ER, supervised children in the ward playrooms, took blood pressures/heights/weights, helped run hospital events and answered patient questions.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed learning about all of the different parts of the hospital and helping patients and their families. I also enjoyed living in Taiwan and experiencing life outside of the United States.” What was challenging about your internship? “Not knowing Taiwanese Hokkien was a challenge, because most of the older patients did not speak much Mandarin, which is what I know. At first, not knowing everything about how the hospital works was hard, because the patients expected me to be able to answer their questions.” THE SCOOP Chang Gung Memorial Hospital has several hospitals in Taiwan. NEED TO KNOW Location: Linkou, Taiwan Region: International Additional internship opportunities: Human Resources INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “Work on your Chinese skills, be willing to help out in any way possible, try out new positions, explore the hospital to get to know it better.”
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Adam Cheng (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Program Evaluation Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. The people there were great. Everyone was friendly and there were fun team activities and meetings a couple times a month. Some of the tasks may get tedious, but you have a lot of freedom to work on various projects.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I'm in the Medicine and Society program so Kirsten Jacobsen helped me find a public health internship for the summer. I interviewed with the manager of the program evaluation department and set up a time/schedule for the summer.” What did you do as an intern at Child Health Advocacy and Outreach? “Wrote reports for Children's Community Needs Assessment Committee; used SPSS statistical software; learned how to use Tableau, a mapping software to help graphically display data; performed data entry assignments; attended meetings.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Weekly Friday outings; our group of 5 went out to do something fun, i.e. Dairy Queen, cupcake vans, lunch, etc.” THE SCOOP Child Health Advocacy and Outreach (CHAO) is a department of the Children's Hospital in St. Louis, dedicated to keeping kids healthy and safe in order to build strong communities in the St. Louis metropolitan area. With over 50 employees, their programs focus on health promotion and injury prevention and they also offer community health services. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “If you're looking for a paid internship, they won't hire you.”
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Name Withheld (Grad) Intern, Department: Public Health Research Team Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “No. The organization is extremely disorganized. The experience provided is not worth the $2000 donation, cost of flights, and cost of living, all of which is paid by the intern. The research is poorly explained and questionable at best.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “A friend of mine heard of the internship and relayed the information to me. I emailed the organization and a previous intern with my questions. Applying involved emailing an application and an informal phone interview.” What did you do as an intern at China California Health Watch? “I ran lab tests and worked in ChinaCal's clinic and took blood pressures in rural villages.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Meeting the rural villagers who are thankful for our help was an amazing experience. I got to help people who have so little in their lives.” What was challenging about your internship? “The doctor in charge was stubborn and did not take suggestions or constructive criticism on his research and organization well. Furthermore, the culture in dealing with local politicians was not well explained. All in all, the organization was disorganized.” THE SCOOP China California Health Watch is a nonprofit organization that serves the rural poor in China through medical research, education and training of medical professionals, free healthcare and hands-­‐on, once-­‐in-­‐a-­‐lifetime, goodwill overseas experiences. NEED TO KNOW Location: Dali, China Region: International Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “This internship is more valuable to those pursuing a pre-­‐medical career for the clinical experience. There is very little involvement with the research, only data collection, no analysis.”
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Name Withheld (2014) Intern, Department: Content Management Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. They hired students not for the cheap labor but because we have expertise related to the subject matter. I was able to contribute significantly to the project and my team was helpful and supportive.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Submitted resume and letter of recommendation.” What did you do as an intern at CK12 Foundation? “Performed content management.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Had meaningful work and a great boss” What was challenging about your internship? “I was telecommuting, which made communication more difficult.” THE SCOOP CK-­‐12 Foundation is a non-­‐profit organization with a mission to reduce the cost of textbook materials for the K-­‐12 market both in the U.S. and worldwide. NEED TO KNOW Location: Palo Alto, CA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Information Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April CleanEdison | cleanedison.com •
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Lionel Johnnes (2011) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Business Development Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “No. The hours were long; the CEO was very demanding and aggressive; the work is unpaid and monotonous.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I applied online and later called the company to follow up on my application.” What did you do as an intern at CleanEdison? “Created lots of excel spreadsheets. Collected contact information for venture capital firms, competitors, and relevant organizations; calculated company valuation based on customer history information; wrote and sent out business proposals to potential investors.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Learning how the business world worked, and getting very good at Excel. The best part was being able to take the courses offered by the company for free.” What was challenging about your internship? “The hours were brutal, given the fact that I was not paid. It made it difficult to work an additional part-­‐time job.” THE SCOOP CleanEdison promotes sustainability and green building practices by offering expert advice through their consulting services and best-­‐in-­‐class education to professionals serving the green building industry. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Development, Marketing, Research & Development, Sales INSIDER TIPS Apply by: June “Call the company directly to follow-­‐up on your application. They respond well to phone calls.”
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Allan Dong (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Finance Intern, Department: Finance Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I got an overview of the total finance system in the hospital, from where the money comes in to where it leaves.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Networked with family.” What did you do as an intern at Coney Island Hospital? “I spent a week in each subdivision of Finance and went around talking with people about what they did for their job.” THE SCOOP Serving the southern Brooklyn community since 1875, Coney Island Hospital is one of Brooklyn’s most modern community hospital and is affiliated with several of New York City’s finest university medical programs. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York City, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Finance INSIDER TIPS Apply by: May Connections to Success | connectionstosuccess.org •
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Name Withheld (2013) Development Intern, Department: Development Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I was part of the Skandalaris Internship Program this summer and I really enjoyed it. I got great experience in my field of interest at Connections to Success and I had some good networking opportunities this summer.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I submitted my application to the Skandalaris Center; attended the networking session to make a match between possible interns and organizations; met with my targeted organizations and set plans for an interview. I also submitted an application and some writing samples.” What did you do as an intern at Connections to Success? “I designed several marketing materials, sent out mass mailings and e-­‐marketing. I also wrote a press release and sponsorship packets. I attended informational sessions, webinars, networking events. and worked on the logistics of a new social venture project.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed interacting with the clients. I also appreciated the opportunities to meet many professionals in the non-­‐profit sector.” What was challenging about your internship? “Balancing a number of projects and completing strong materials in a fairly short period of time.” THE SCOOP Connections to Success (CtS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping men and women achieve economic independence. They promote life change through our holistic approach and their programs are designed to encourage life-­‐long engagement with their participants. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “I think it was a good idea for me to intern for a smaller nonprofit that was willing to give me significant projects rather than clerical work.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern, Department: Contributors Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Yes, it was an incredible learning experience and a great way to build a writing portfolio. You learned skills regarding the computer programs for keeping up the website, found subjects for features and developed concepts for articles.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “For this internship, I did research online and networked through friends.” What did you do as an intern at Cool Hunting? “I researched subjects for features and developed concepts for articles, interviewed subjects, wrote/ghost-­‐wrote articles, entered posts on the program Movable Type, and edited articles and pictures (from online, PR reps, and others taken myself) for the site.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the close working environment in the office and harnessed my writing skills through interesting features, particularly in the diverse range of subjects covered (from food to style).” What was challenging about your internship? “The internship required long hours of writing (no room for writer's block!) and at times it required a lot of juggling of several features at once in different stages of the writing process.” THE SCOOP Cool Hunting is a daily update on ideas and products in the intersection of art, design, culture and technology, and features weekly videos that get an inside look at the people who create them. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Apply early and compile a few writing samples.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern, Department: Marketing/Communications Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Found the company online randomly and was interested in the company, so I contacted them directly to ask if they were hiring any summer interns.” What did you do as an intern at Coye Nokes? “Researched competitor price and range architecture; read branding case studies to understand key marketing and branding activities of primary competitors; researched to support updates to the financial projections and key inputs into the financial model.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “My boss was amazing; I couldn't have asked for a better mentor, and I learned a lot throughout the summer. Being a very small company, I especially enjoyed being able to do a lot of different things and having a fair amount of responsibility in projects.” What was challenging about your internship? “The initial adjustment to NYC was challenging and I also hated the other intern I had to work in extremely close proximity with. But in terms of the internship itself, I have no complaints.” THE SCOOP Coye Nokes is a women's shoe line that launched in 2009 and offers handmade leather shoes in a range of heel heights and styles. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York City, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Marketing, Operations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March Dell | dell.com •
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Jia Jung (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Operations/Manufacturing Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” THE SCOOP Dell focuses on delivering solutions to enable smarter decisions and more effective outcomes so its customers can overcome obstacles, achieve their ideas and pursue their dreams. This customer-­‐driven company is committed to the superior long-­‐term value they need to grow and thrive. NEED TO KNOW Location: Shanghai, China Region: International Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Acquisitions, Administrative, Development, Finance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Operations, Planning, Sales INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April Dell | dell.com •
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Junqi Zhai (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Large Enterprise Marketing Intern, Department: Large Enterprise Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Not only did I get to experience what it is like to work in a global company, I got to experience what it is like to work in Shanghai.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Attended Fudan summer studies, applied for internship, then interviewed.” What did you do as an intern at Dell? “I helped Dell do marketing research for their Smartphone business.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “It was a great opportunity to apply what I have learned at WashU in a real world setting.” What was challenging about your internship? “Living in a foreign country could sometimes be a bit challenging” THE SCOOP Dell focuses on delivering solutions to enable smarter decisions and more effective outcomes so its customers can overcome obstacles, achieve their ideas and pursue their dreams. This customer-­‐driven company is committed to the superior long-­‐term value they need to grow and thrive. NEED TO KNOW Location: Shanghai, China Region: International Additional internship opportunities: Acquisitions, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing, Operations, Sales, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Major/minor in East Asian Studies or Chinese language, and also attend the Fudan program in the summer.”
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Jalisa Hinkle (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Building a Healthier Chicago Intern, Department: Building a Healthier Chicago Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. The staff was very friendly and approachable. The internship provides the opportunity to work on initiatives throughout the city and to attend conferences where local health officials are present. It also offered greater insight into public health from a governmental perspective.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I originally talked to the staff involved with the initiative because I was interested in volunteering. The following summer I applied to the internship online.” What did you do as an intern at Department of Health and Human Services? “I wrote grant proposals, assisted in planning a walk-­‐a-­‐thon, represented the organization at various events around the city and developed a health section for a community newspaper.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed working with the individuals in the office. They were very willing to talk about what their jobs entailed and what they enjoyed about them. I also enjoyed the opportunity to attend so many health events around the city.” What was challenging about your internship? “At times, usually after a big event, there was not that much work to be done around the office.” THE SCOOP Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. NEED TO KNOW Location: Chicago, IL Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Planning, Promotions INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “When you apply online, show that you have leadership skills, an interest in health in Chicago, and that you are able to work without constant supervision.”
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Name Withheld (2014) Marketing Intern, Department: Creative & U.S. Marketing Part-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Applied for the job and networked with family and friends.” What did you do as an intern at Dermalogica? “Worked for 3 weeks in Creative Marketing doing intern things. Then went to US Marketing for 5 weeks. Every 2 days I would rotate to a new section of the department (PR, Social Media, Internet Marketing).” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Seeing every aspect of the company was great!” What was challenging about your internship? “Long commute (1-­‐2 hours each way)” THE SCOOP Dermalogica is the skin care system developed by The International Dermal Institute. NEED TO KNOW Location: Carson, CA Region: West INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February Disabled Athlete Sports Association | www.dasasports.org •
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Name Withheld (2013) Summer Intern, Department: Headquarters Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “No. Wasn't a very educational internship, other than learning that I did not enjoy office work” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Had volunteered for their swim team, asked president if I could intern for her over the summer.” What did you do as an intern at Disabled Athlete Sports Association? “I organized their database and streamlined the organization's member database as well as assisted in some of the sports coaching that they did.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I got to coach kids in track events.” What was challenging about your internship? “Office work.” THE SCOOP The Disabled Athlete Sports Association is a nonprofit organization giving those with a physical or visual disability the opportunity to participate in therapeutic sports and fitness activities designed to improve self-­‐esteem and to promote growth and well-­‐being while instilling family values. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Just ask. They are very accommodating and love volunteers.”
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Ryan Stoecklin (2011) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Engineering Intern, Department: New Product Development Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” THE SCOOP Duke Manufacturing Co. designs and manufactures foodservice equipment for major restaurant chains, schools, and institutions. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April The Echo Nest | the.echonest.com •
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Name Withheld (2013) QA/Marketing Intern, Department: QA/Marketing Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “No. Although the interns played an important role in at The Echo Nest, and were treated well, the tasks which we are asked to complete were incredibly monotonous.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I found the internship listed on Craigslist and applied for the job.” What did you do as an intern at The Echo Nest? “I was responsible for testing new technology and finding glitches in the software and platforms produced by the company.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “It was relatively laid back and everyone was incredibly nice and welcoming.” What was challenging about your internship? “Most days were repetitive and I did not learn very much” THE SCOOP The Echo Nest is a music intelligence company that powers smarter music applications for a wide range of customers – including MTV, The BBC, MOG, Thumbplay, Warner Music Group and a community of about 7,000 independent app developers. NEED TO KNOW Location: Somerville, MA Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Marketing, Research & Development, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December “If you are interested in music, business and technology you will be a perfect candidate for this internship”
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Brendan Cummings (2011) (I'm willing to be a resource!) R & D Engineer, Department: Advanced Technology Engineering Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” THE SCOOP Edwards Lifesciences is one of the global leaders in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring. The company partners with clinicians to develop innovative technologies in the areas of structural heart disease and critical care monitoring that enable them to save and enhance lives. NEED TO KNOW Location: Irvine, CA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Marketing, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March EMD Millipore | millipore.com •
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Randy Johnston (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) R&D Intern, Department: Bioscience R&D Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” THE SCOOP Millipore is a Life Science leader providing cutting-­‐edge technologies, tools, and services for bioscience research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Millipore collaborates with customers to confront the world's challenging human health issues. From research through development to production, their scientific expertise and innovative solutions help customers tackle complex problems and achieve their goals. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Charles, MO, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March Entercom Communications Corp. | weei.com •
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Adam Lowenstein (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Red Sox Radio Intern, Department: Boston Red Sox Radio Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. At Entercom Communications Corp., specifically WEEI, I gained a lot of experience in the radio business. I am an avid sports fan, so working for the Boston Red Sox Radio Network was a great situation because I was surrounded by baseball.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I networked with family and friends to get the internship.” What did you do as an intern at Entercom Communications Corp.? “At my internship this summer, I did the following: recorded, edited and published audio clips from Boston Red Sox and other Major League Baseball games to be used during Red Sox Radio broadcasts; in addition, I helped with the Red Sox Radio Network blog and social networking.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Since I am a huge sports fan, I really enjoyed being surrounded by baseball every day at the internship. In addition, I got to work with great people who have dedicated themselves to giving the gift of Red Sox baseball to an international audience.” What was challenging about your internship? “At first, mastering the main audio program was a difficult venture. It took me a few weeks to understand all the amenities of it; but within the first month of my internship, I was able to use it well.” THE SCOOP Entercom is one of the five largest radio broadcasting companies in the United States, with a nationwide portfolio in excess of 100 stations in 23 markets, including San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Denver, Portland, Sacramento and Kansas City. NEED TO KNOW Location: Brighton, MA Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “As far as getting a summer internship with this organization, I would say it is helpful to have a good background in sports and to have at least a little radio experience.”
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Lena Kelly (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Marketing/Product Development Intern, Department: Marketing Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. My bosses really extended themselves to ensure that I got the most I could out of my internship. I was not just assigned boring office work-­‐-­‐I played a major role in the launching of a new product, and my contributions will be seen in stores when the product hits stores.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “My boss actually called me to see if I could work this summer,” What did you do as an intern at Epson America, Inc.? “Searched for problems with the primary versions of the product, prepared display boards for a press tour, edited user manuals, worked on-­‐set at a video shoot” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The wide array of tasks I was given and my bosses' willingness to show me how the business world operates.” What was challenging about your internship? “Doing work I had no formal education in” THE SCOOP Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-­‐based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global technology company at the forefront of technological revolutions in imaging, robotics, precision machinery and electronics. Epson offers an extensive array of award-­‐winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, photographic, business and graphic arts markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-­‐added point-­‐of-­‐sale (POS) printers and transaction terminals for the retail market. NEED TO KNOW Location: Long Beach, CA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Communications, Development, Human Resources, Marketing, Operations, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: May “Send in a resume and make sure to send follow-­‐up emails to show you're commitment and drive.”
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Victor Van Den Bergh (2011) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Consultant Intern, Department: Pharmaceuticals Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Out of the U.S.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Networked with family” What did you do as an intern at Executive Insight, AG? “Performed market access research, created presentations and learned about the pharmaceutical industry.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Well paid, learned new skills, gained good insight into the small business world” What was challenging about your internship? “Very little background in healthcare/medicine” THE SCOOP Executive Insight is a highly specialized strategy consulting firm with a pan-­‐European market focus, providing deep expertise in the area of commercial strategy, operations and organizational effectiveness for the healthcare industry. NEED TO KNOW Location: Zurich, Switzerland Region: International INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Be honest and forward-­‐thinking.”
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Catherine Rafferty-­‐Millett (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) RA/Instructor, Department: Senior Program Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. If you are interested in teaching, this internship is a must! The program was only 6 weeks and it included a hands-­‐on teaching experience and a partnership with an advisor that fostered professional development that is applicable to all career fields.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Found the link on CAREERlink in September, applied in October, got an interview in November, was not hired in December, was re-­‐interviewed in March and hired in April.” What did you do as an intern at Exploration Summer Programs? “I taught Criminal Psychology to 4 classes of 17 15-­‐17 year olds. I created my own curriculum from scratch. I was an RA for a living group of 16 girls and chaperoned weekend trips to NYC.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the control I had of my classroom, curriculum and daily schedule. This is not your typical 9-­‐5 internship. You have a lot of free time during the day because you have to work a 8-­‐11 shift every other night.” What was challenging about your internship? “It was challenging to create my own curriculum when I had never taught before. It was challenging to be on duty every other night until 11 pm because I was exhausted after a long day.” THE SCOOP Exploration Summer Programs has brought together bright, curious, and interesting young students from around the globe to challenge themselves, discover the world of people and ideas, and experience the joy of learning. NEED TO KNOW Location: New Haven, CT Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Communications, Promotions, Public Relations, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: October “I would make sure to demonstrate your creativity and passion about what you are doing in your application and interview. They want enthusiastic candidates who can handle the demands of the environment while maintaining a positive demeanor for the students.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern, Department: IT -­‐ Client & Patient Systems Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Met with the organization at a career fair.” What did you do as an intern at Express Scripts? “Mix of IT Consulting and mobile app development.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Autonomy to do my own work.” What was challenging about your internship? “Getting used to the large organization and the culture of it.” THE SCOOP Express Scripts is a pharmacy benefit manager. The company processes pharmaceutical claims for members at network pharmacies and at their own mail order pharmacies. They provide services to manage drug plans for government agencies (both as administrator of employee benefits and public assistance programs), corporations, and unions. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Administrative, Communications, Finance, General Counsel, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Operations, Planning, Promotions, Sales, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March First Environment | firstenvironment.com •
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Melanie Driscoll (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Greenhouse Gas Intern Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I learned a LOT about the industry and it has given me a clear picture of where I'd like to go from here.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I met my boss at a Society of Women Engineers scholarship banquet and kept in touch ever since.” What did you do as an intern at First Environment? “Drafted proposals for carbon emission verification projects, made the office more environmentally friendly for the Chicago Green Office Challenge, worked on a research paper about methane measurements and presented to the greenhouse gas group on the topic.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Being able to see the many different areas in which chemical engineers could be employed.” What was challenging about your internship? “I needed a lot of things I had learned in my previous chemical engineering classes; if I had had this internship last summer, I simply would not have been able to do it.” THE SCOOP First Environment, Inc. is one of the leaders in addressing climate change and implementing sustainable practices for all sectors of the economy. Established in 1977, major practice areas include climate change, sustainability, litigation support, environmental, health & safety management, site investigation & remediation, environmental due diligence, and compliance support & permitting. NEED TO KNOW Location: Chicago, IL Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “Just e-­‐mail them. They're very nice.”
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Alex Plutzer (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Marketing Intern, Department: Marketing/Management Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Paid, had decent work to do and worked on a portfolio.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Many steps through career office, etc. However, wound up with a family/friend connection.” What did you do as an intern at Forest City Enterprises? “Marketing, In-­‐House design, etc.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “On the job experience, got to meet many execs in the company” What was challenging about your internship? “Lots of rushing -­‐ we had no mall property so there was construction and problems to deal with all of the time” THE SCOOP Forest City Enterprises is a $9-­‐billion diversified real estate management and development company based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Its portfolio includes interests in retail centers, apartment communities, office buildings and mixed-­‐use projects in the U.S. NEED TO KNOW Location: Yonkers, NY Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Family friends. Do NOT rely on CareerLink and your advisors. This school is RICH. Many connections. If not your parents (or including your parents) ask your friends. Ask about their parents. They WILL know someone.”
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Margaret Conley (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Website Design, Program Development Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. This internship gave me valuable hands-­‐on experience in being self-­‐directed. It also gave me the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, including website development and grant writing, which I believe will assist me later on in my career.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I found FAPA on LinkedIn and contacted its director asking if the organization could use a summer intern.” What did you do as an intern at The Foundation for Applied Psychiatric Anthropology? “I updated and expanded the organization's website, organized material for publication, created a newsletter, and assisted with preliminary grant writing.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed having the freedom to take initiative and get hands-­‐on experience working independently on projects from start to finish.” What was challenging about your internship? “While it was also one of the things I liked best about my internship, doing the majority of my work independently was also a challenge. It forced me to not only produce quality work, but also to plan effectively and budget my time efficiently.” THE SCOOP The Foundation for Applied Psychiatric Anthropology “promotes the use of ethnographic research and mixed-­‐methods approaches to improve understandings and treatments of mental illness, broadly defined. FAPA facilitates collaboration among scholars and practitioners who wish to integrate clinical work with ethnographic research and advocacy initiatives related to culture and mental health.” NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Do not hesitate to reach out to organizations you are interested in even if they do not have a formal internship program.”
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Kory Li (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Simulation Engineer, Department: R+D Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It allowed you to do hands-­‐on work that you cannot do in school. You actually make something happen rather than creating hypothetical situations.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Skandalaris Scholarship” What did you do as an intern at Freiezo Capital? “Simulations, house design, business plan review, accounting procedures, design work.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The flexibility of tasks” What was challenging about your internship? “The technology you have to learn” THE SCOOP Freiezo Capital is a wind energy business centrally located and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Peters, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Creative, Development, Finance, Manufacturing, Marketing INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Network”
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Julianne Gagnon (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Community Gardens Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I was able to see a small, non-­‐profit group from the inside. I was able to work with people who were passionate about their job, people who would've much rather been outside gardening than in the office (and they often actually did work half the day in the field).” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I emailed the volunteer coordinator and asked if I could work for them.” What did you do as an intern at Gateway Greening? “I helped a little with an event, and then I gathered information on their associated gardens and input the information into a database.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Learning more about St. Louis and seeing other people who are passionate about gardening and greening.” What was challenging about your internship? “The weather made the physical aspect of the internship challenging.” THE SCOOP Gateway Greening promotes urban neighborhood vitality and stability, healthy living and quality of life through community food projects, education and wellness programs, and civic greening. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Just email them!”
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Jacob Perten (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Marketing Communications Intern, Department: General Mills Communications Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Great experience at a big company. Very well-­‐organized program and well-­‐run company.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Career fair, info session, CAREERlink. I utilized the business school Career Center (Weston) because I was applying for a business internship, which I highly recommend to anyone pursuing business internships. I also worked with a business school career counselor.” What did you do as an intern at General Mills? “Evaluated consumer coupon development process to make it more efficient.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Very well-­‐coordinated internship and well-­‐run company.” What was challenging about your internship? “In order to evaluate the process, I had to learn about the process. The process was extremely complex, so this took a long time.” THE SCOOP General Mills is a leading global consumer goods company with annual worldwide sales of $13.5 billion. General Mills produces popular brands including Betty Crocker, Cheerios, Wheaties, Trix, Progresso, Gold Medal, Bisquick, Yoplait, Colombo and Pop Secret. NEED TO KNOW Location: Minneapolis, MN Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Finance, Information Technology, Promotions, Research & Development, Sales INSIDER TIPS Apply by: October “Weston Career Center has a lot of resources that the Career Center doesn't have. If you're applying for a business internship, I highly recommend stopping by the Weston Career Center as well.”
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Jessica Lee (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Finance Analyst Intern, Department: Finance Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. General Mills is a fantastic company. They truly invest in their interns to develop them as a leader and the work-­‐life balance that that they have is incredible.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Attended the career fair, their information session, applied via CAREERlink and networked with classmates.” What did you do as an intern at General Mills? “I created a bid tracking tool to assess the status and profitability of bakery item bids and also helped develop a cost profitability tracking tool to assess how each restaurant account was doing in comparison to the last fiscal year.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I loved the people that I worked with-­‐ everyone was friendly and willing to help. It's quite apparent that the company chooses its people carefully-­‐ both employees and interns.” What was challenging about your internship? “The projects were long and complex and it was hard to initially learn the lingo of the company.” THE SCOOP General Mills is a leading global consumer goods company with annual worldwide sales of $13.5 billion. General Mills produces popular brands including Betty Crocker, Cheerios, Wheaties, Trix, Progresso, Gold Medal, Bisquick, Yoplait, Colombo and Pop Secret. NEED TO KNOW Location: Minneapolis, MN Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Sales INSIDER TIPS Apply by: October “Be yourself in your interview; they look for 'fit'!”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern, Department: Consumer Brands Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Interns are full members of account teams and get invaluable PR experience. The final internship project gave each intern team a chance to pitch a full PR program for a new business or product.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I used CareerLink and networked with family and friends.” What did you do as an intern at GolinHarris? “I worked on the Sargento account team as well as the final internship project. I worked with the media, did client projects and helped implement planned PR programs.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed being a full member of my account team. The internship program was well-­‐
organized and I worked with great people from fellow interns to coworkers and my supervisor and mentor.” What was challenging about your internship? “The hours were long and we were responsible for our work. That meant working hard. We also had to be able to field any and all requests from teammates and manage multiple projects and supervisors.” THE SCOOP GolinHarris is a global, integrated public relations and marketing communications firm dedicated to helping clients win in today's dynamic and evolving marketplace. NEED TO KNOW Location: Chicago, IL Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Administrative INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “The job is 70% presentation and 30% time management. Come in ready to learn faster than you thought possible.”
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Cj Carey (2011) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Software Engineer Intern, Department: Search Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Google is one of the best companies to work for in the world.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Sent my resume to a former professor, Sally Goldman” What did you do as an intern at Google? “Made Google search better.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Pretty much everything.” What was challenging about your internship? “Google is a big company, and getting up to speed takes a little while.” THE SCOOP Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Google is now widely recognized as the world's largest search engine -­‐-­‐ a free service whose utility and ease of use have made it one of the world's best-­‐known brands almost entirely through word of mouth from satisfied users. NEED TO KNOW Location: Mountain View, CA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Communications, Creative, Development, Finance, General Counsel, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Operations, Research & Development, Sales, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: October “Have someone on the inside who likes you.”
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Patrick Barranger (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) BOLD Intern, Department: Enterprise Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Google is the leading technology company of our generation. Participating in such a forward-­‐thinking and innovative company has been a life changing experience.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I attended two info sessions (one for engineering and one for business). I was referenced by a previous intern and submitted my application online.” What did you do as an intern at Google? “I worked on a project to reduce case volume in Enterprise Support. I also worked to start a mentorship program between Japan and American offices.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the transparency in the company and the ability for me to make an impact at the company during my short time.” What was challenging about your internship? “Google is a very exciting place. Every day there are hundreds of opportunities and determining my work-­‐life balance was a challenge.” THE SCOOP Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Google is now widely recognized as the world's largest search engine -­‐-­‐ a free service whose utility and ease of use have made it one of the world's best-­‐known brands almost entirely through word of mouth from satisfied users. NEED TO KNOW Location: Mountain View, CA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Acquisitions, Administrative, Communications, Development, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Public Relations, Research & Development, Sales, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December “There is no real insider advice I can give you. Just be an amazing applicant.”
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Colin McDonough (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Software Engineering Intern, Department: Research Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. At Google, I helped solve important problems with talented colleagues in a work environment which was fun and intellectually stimulating.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I completed an internship at Google last summer and then talked with my recruiter in the fall.” What did you do as an intern at Google? “I worked in Google Research.” What was challenging about your internship? “My work and information about Google are confidential, which meant that I couldn't tell my family and friends about the cool things I did at work.” THE SCOOP Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Google is now widely recognized as the world's largest search engine -­‐-­‐ a free service whose utility and ease of use have made it one of the world's best-­‐known brands almost entirely through word of mouth from satisfied users. NEED TO KNOW Location: Mountain View, CA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Information Technology, Marketing, Research & Development, Sales INSIDER TIPS Apply by: October “Excel in challenging classes taught by good professors. Program for fun. Find a Googler you know to submit your application on your behalf. If you don't know the answer to an interview question, use a hashmap.”
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Alex Cooper (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Financial Analyst-­‐ Global Online Sales, Department: Finance Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Incredibly innovative company. There are jobs that stretch into every possible interest and each position pushes you to think quickly and work with other incredibly smart people. Outside from the incredibly rewarding work, the perks and benefits from the company are unmatched.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Applied on the online application on Google Intern website.” What did you do as an intern at Google? “I worked as a Financial Analyst, so I did data analysis that looked at revenue impact across different products that Google provided to middle tier advertisers.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The benefits of working at Google were the great compensation, free food and transportation, incredibly facilities, and the culture that is unmatched by any company I have ever worked for.” What was challenging about your internship? “They assume that if you don't know the exact answer to a problem then you are smart enough to figure it out. They require that you jump straight in and do your best to figure out the solution.” THE SCOOP Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Google is now widely recognized as the world's largest search engine -­‐-­‐ a free service whose utility and ease of use have made it one of the world's best-­‐known brands almost entirely through word of mouth from satisfied users. NEED TO KNOW Location: Mountain View, CA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Acquisitions, Communications, Creative, Development, Finance, General Counsel, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Operations, Planning, Promotions, Public Relations, Research & Development, Sales, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: November “Apply online early, know Google products well, don't be afraid to show your personality, and demonstrate that you have a wide variety of intersecting interests and know how to work hard and be a leader.”
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Candice Harden (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Google Affiliate Network Intern, Department: Publisher Developer Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Interning at Google is an excellent opportunity to sharpen students' analytical, communication, and problem solving skills. In addition, your projects are meaningful and impacts the bottom line of the business.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Networking with MLT, a career preparation organization for majority students, and talking to former interns” What did you do as an intern at Google? “I worked on two research projects, two marketing projects, and one public relations project.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the variety of projects I received, networking with other interns and full timers, and the informational sessions.” What was challenging about your internship? “Navigating ambiguity and project management ” THE SCOOP Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Google is now widely recognized as the world's largest search engine -­‐-­‐ a free service whose utility and ease of use have made it one of the world's best-­‐known brands almost entirely through word of mouth from satisfied users. NEED TO KNOW Location: Chicago, IL Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Acquisitions, Administrative, Communications, Development, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Operations, Public Relations, Sales, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “When applying to the BOLD program, illustrate not only how analytical you are and how well you manage ambiguity, but also who you are.”
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Eric Tidquist (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Annis Water Resources Institute Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. At AWRI, they are focused on exposing you to the areas in which you are most interested. As an added bonus, they are very nice people!” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Networked with friends and email correspondence” What did you do as an intern at Grand Valley State University? “Assisted in environmental research projects” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Varied tasks and steadily increasing levels of responsibility” What was challenging about your internship? “Determining the relative importance of projects assigned by different employees” THE SCOOP Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public liberal arts university located in Allendale, Michigan, United States. NEED TO KNOW Location: Muskegon, MI Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “Be proactive and open to new experiences.”
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Catherine Schuler (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Summer Intern, Department: PR Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I was given ownership of my own projects while learning a great deal about the field of Public Relations. Working for Eric Greitens was such an inspiration every day, and everyone in the office was so dedicated and passionate about their work.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I applied via CareerLink, then interviewed with the company.” What did you do as an intern at The Greitens Group? “I worked in PR, which included everything from organizing media contacts and accompanying my boss on photo shoots to organizing his university book tour and working on a new business model.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I loved the atmosphere and the energy of the company. It's a young, enthusiastic, passionate group of people that I loved working with. I was given a great deal of responsibility and felt that I had true ownership of my work.” What was challenging about your internship? “It was challenging not knowing what I may be doing at work from one day to the next. There is no predictable schedule at the Greitens Group because of the fast-­‐paced nature of PR.” THE SCOOP Eric Greitens is a Navy SEAL; award-­‐winning author; Rhodes Scholar and CEO of The Mission Continues. He speaks on leading with strength and compassion through adverse circumstances. His work as a social entrepreneur is transforming how this country views veterans. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Marketing, Public Relations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Being a group focused on PR, they take presentation very seriously, so a well-­‐written resume is extremely important. You must know how to present yourself well so that they can be confident that you will be able to present well Eric to others.”
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Seth Einbinder (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Marketing/Research Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I participated in the Skandalaris Center Internship program. It has been excellent and invaluable to gain experience in a start-­‐up company as I hope to start my own organization some day.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Applied to Skandalaris internship Program, met Gremln.com at the networking reception and had a phone interview.” What did you do as an intern at Gremln? “I have done a lot of competitor analysis, market research and blog post writing.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I worked from home and had lots of important assignments for the future of the company.” What was challenging about your internship? “Finding motivation when working from home/ communicating in a company that is solely based online.” THE SCOOP Gremln is a web-­‐based software tool for businesses that use social media, creating a suite of tools to help businesses get organized and take control of their brand within the most popular social media networks (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn). They have also developed a robust, real-­‐time, social data analytics platform. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Marketing, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Contact Ryan Bell/ be authoritative!”
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Paige Hazzan (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Editorial Intern, Department: General Books -­‐ Creative Development Team Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. The HarperCollins internship program lets you see all aspects of the industry at one of the largest publishing companies in the world. You are given real assignments and get to see how books are made. For anyone thinking about a career in publishing, I would highly recommend it!” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “My sophomore year, I participated in the Career Center's alumni externship program with Lisa Sharkey at HarperCollins. I kept in touch with her, and she told me about the internship in her department this summer which I applied to through the HarperCollins website.” What did you do as an intern at HarperCollins Publishers? “Read manuscripts and proposals, wrote reader's reports and rejection letters, did author research, created presentations for the team and for potential authors, worked on art logs/photo inserts, attended editorial meetings, cover meetings, marketing meetings and met with authors.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “As someone who has always had a passion for reading and literature, working at HarperCollins has truly been a dream come true. I've learned SO much at this internship, and I got to do real work that actually mattered and had an impact, not just busy work.” What was challenging about your internship? “Some days were slower than others, so there were times when I didn't really have much to do. It can also be challenging to stare at a computer screen reading hundreds of pages of manuscripts and proposals all day. You have to really enjoy reading to do this job!” THE SCOOP HarperCollins is a broad-­‐based publisher with strengths in literary and commercial fiction, business books, children's books, cookbooks, mystery, romance, reference, religious and spiritual books. In its nearly 200 years of history, HarperCollins has published some of the world's foremost authors and has won numerous awards including the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, the Newbery Medal and the Caldecott. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Creative, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Participate in the Career Center ACE program with Lisa Sharkey! That experience pretty much got me this internship. Getting into the publishing world is extremely competitive, so any sort of 'in' or connection to an employee is a HUGE help! ”
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Name Withheld (2012) Group Communications and Marketing Intern, Department: Broker Marketing & Group Communications Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “No. You need UK visa requirements.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Found placement online , applied, attended assessment day and placement (full year abroad student)” What did you do as an intern at Hiscox? “Press releases, marketing collateral creation, etc.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Hands-­‐on experience” What was challenging about your internship? “Visa and tax laws” THE SCOOP Hiscox Ltd. is a Bermuda-­‐incorporated insurance provider which largely specializes in niche areas of the market, offering property and casualty insurance aimed at companies and high net worth individuals, as well as cover against such risks as hacking, kidnapping and satellite damage. NEED TO KNOW Location: London, United Kingdom Region: International Additional internship opportunities: Actuarial, Communications, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February Hospital Corporation of America| hcahealthcare.com •
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Name Withheld (2014) Summer Intern, Department: HealthTrust Purchasing Group Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It's a good way to get first hand experience in a corporate environment.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “A parent of mine works at HCA; this internship is offered to children of HCA interns.” What did you do as an intern at Hospital Corporation of America? “Most of the time I worked in Excel inputting data.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The department I worked for purchases hospital supplies; I was able to attend an advisory board where I was able to see new medical technology first hand.” What was challenging about your internship? “A lot of the time, I was left alone with little to do.” THE SCOOP Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) is one of the largest private operator of health care facilities in the world. NEED TO KNOW Location: Brentwood, TN Region: South Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Administrative, Finance, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “The internship I attended is only available to the children of HCA employees.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Engineering Intern, Department: CAD Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Yes. I learned a great deal about the engineering process at the company as well as two CAD programs during my time there.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I networked with family and sent my resume to a family member's acquaintance.” What did you do as an intern at Humanetics Innovative Solutions? “I worked on creating the parts for and assembling portions of a dummy in a CAD program and created the necessary drawings for those.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed learning and using the CAD program as well as being given the opportunity to contribute to a large project.” What was challenging about your internship? “I found it challenging when the resources weren't immediately available to complete a portion of the project. Also, it was hard when the instructions changed later in the project so things had to be redone, but I learned that is all part of the process and is to be expected.” THE SCOOP Humanetics is one of the world's leading supplier in the design and manufacture of sophisticated crash test dummies, associated technical support and laboratory services, development and supply of finite element software dummy models for computerized crash test simulations and specialties in static and dynamic strain measurements. NEED TO KNOW Location: Plymouth, MI Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Development, Marketing INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March Innovations for Poverty Action| poverty-­‐
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Kelly Fahy (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Ghana Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I had the opportunity to learn a great deal about international development, data analysis, and project management. I worked on three projects exploring issues on the cutting edge of development economics. Additionally, working in a foreign country was an adventure!” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I learned of the possibility of an IPA internship from a professor. Then, I applied to the position on the organization's website. I also networked with friends and professors to learn more about IPA and their internship opportunities.” What did you do as an intern at Innovations for Poverty Action? “I worked on three different projects. For two, I helped manage the data collection team: I established budgets, created work-­‐plans, and monitored the projects' progress. I also performed preliminary data analysis work.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed working on cutting-­‐edge research projects. I learned so much about development economics, project management, and data analysis. I also enjoyed the travel opportunities this internship provided.” What was challenging about your internship? “Travelling around less developed countries can be a challenge, and it may be necessary for some IPA internship positions. However, the work is very rewarding, so all of the challenges are worth it!” THE SCOOP Innovations for Poverty Action is a nonprofit dedicated to discovering what works to help the world’s poor. The organization designs and evaluates programs in real contexts with real people, and provide hands-­‐on assistance to bring successful programs to scale. NEED TO KNOW Location: Tamale, Ghana Region: International Additional internship opportunities: INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “IPA works closely with professors across the country, so you may want to try to contact professors for help finding internship positions. Also, having a thorough familiarity with IPA's work cannot hurt your internship application.”
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Carolyn Swope (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Medical Specialist Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It's an excellent opportunity to learn about how social services work in practice and how they affect the people who they provide for.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “A friend told me about the internship; I sent an email to the employer asking if the position was still available and went in for an interview.” What did you do as an intern at International Institute of St. Louis? “I set up medical appointments, interpretation and translation for refugees.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed getting to learn about the on-­‐the-­‐ground effects and carrying out of health care and refugee policies.” What was challenging about your internship? “I didn't know much about health care and insurance, so it was challenging to learn that on the job.” THE SCOOP The International Institute helps refugees and immigrants to independence by teaching English, finding jobs, and providing adjustment services to overcome language and cultural barriers. They build a healthier community by helping newcomers become productive citizens and by promoting public awareness of the important contribution ethnic diversity makes to the St. Louis region’s economy and quality of life. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Human Resources, Operations, Public Relations, INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Just send an email to the department you're interested in – they are listed on the Institute's website.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Development and Communications Intern, Department: Administration Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. The Institute is an organized and dynamic organization. There is so much going on here, many activities to get involved in, and many great people to meet.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Attended Anthro career lunch where I learned about Institute. Then researched organization online and learned the CEO is an acquaintance, who recommended a specific person to get in touch with, given my interests, and discussed internship with the recommended contacts.” What did you do as an intern at International Institute of St. Louis? “Interviewed applicants for volunteer positions; managed the social media campaign on Twitter and Facebook; authored press releases; researched ethnic events in St. Louis for a community calendar.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I really enjoyed working in a group setting in the Administration office, getting the opportunity to participate in the English classes taught to clients and meeting people who work in other departments at the Institute.” What was challenging about your internship? “Being able to make myself useful to various staff members who were very busy planning various events.” THE SCOOP The International Institute helps refugees and immigrants to independence by teaching English, finding jobs, and providing adjustment services to overcome language and cultural barriers. They build a healthier community by helping newcomers become productive citizens and by promoting public awareness of the important contribution ethnic diversity makes to the St. Louis region’s economy and quality of life. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “There are many internship opportunities at the Institute – just do your research online!”
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Anh Chi Pham (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Fresh Fund Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I loved being able to see that the work I do for my internship was making a positive impact on the community. Although it is unpaid, this internship has shown me the complicated inner-­‐workings of a nonprofit organization at the local level.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Filled out an application, emailed the volunteer coordinator and did phone interviews.” What did you do as an intern at International Rescue Committee? “Recipients of EBT (food stamps), WIC checks, or SSI were eligible to receive up to $20 a month to spend on fresh produce in farmers' markets. We were able to increase consumer purchasing power while also stimulating the local economy and supporting local business.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the internship because of the great people I got to work with. Also, my boss was extremely flexible with my work schedule. It was just overall a very rewarding experience, and only helped to affirm my desire to work in the nonprofit sector post graduation.” What was challenging about your internship? “It was challenging because it was unpaid, and most of the work you do is thankless.” THE SCOOP The International Rescue Committee(IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC offers lifesaving care and life-­‐
changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. Today, the IRC works in over 40 countries and 22 United States cities. NEED TO KNOW Location: San Diego, CA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Communications, Creative, Operations, Planning, Promotions, Public Relations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Make sure you list all foreign languages you are fluent in. Also, make sure you start thinking about the application early! It is not too difficult to get an internship here, especially if you show how passionate about service you are!”
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Monirath Siv (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Teaching and Laboratory Assistant, Department: Faculty of Pharmacy Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. This is a great opportunity to gain teaching experience. The supervisor actually allowed me to teach university students. I learned more about myself and what I really want to do with my degree; I want to teach.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I sent my resume and cover letter directly to the Dean of Pharmacy at International University and asked him for an internship opportunity.” What did you do as an intern at International University? “I proctored exams, designed my own lesson plans, and also taught the students in both lectures and labs. I shared what I have learned at Wash. U. to students at International University, Cambodia.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I learned so much as a teacher.” What was challenging about your internship? “Time management was extremely challenging.” THE SCOOP The International University is one of the residential medical institutions in private sector in Cambodia, which offers Six years practical and clinical course of study leading to the degree of Bachelor in Medical Science (Equivalent to MBBS in other countries) and four years course of study leading to the degree of BDS. NEED TO KNOW Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia Region: International Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March Jewish United Fund| juf.org •
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Jenna Stempel (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Business/Advertising Intern, Department: JUF News Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Everyone was friendly and helpful and the work I produced was immediately used. It was enlightening to be able to participate in so many facets of the publication, from proofing the issue to compiling circulation data and finally to illustrating the August cover!” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Applied via CAREERlink, in-­‐person interview” What did you do as an intern at Jewish United Fund? “Redesigned media kit; proofed issues; designed and illustrated a spread for the Guide to Jewish Living in Chicago; designed mailers (digital and print); compiled, updated and tracked circulation data; illustrated the cover art for the August issue ” THE SCOOP The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is one of the largest not-­‐
for-­‐profit social welfare institutions in Illinois and the central address of Chicago's Jewish community. JUF provides critical resources that bring food, refuge, health care, education and emergency assistance to 300,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and two million Jews in Israel and around the world. NEED TO KNOW Location: Chicago, IL Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Communications, Development, Marketing, Operations, Planning, Promotions, Public Relations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January JG Visual| jgvisual.com •
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Name Withheld (2012) Communications Associate, Department: Internet Strategy Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I learned invaluable skills about Internet and social media strategy. Not to mention how to hit the right tone in business writing and meetings.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Applied via CAREERlink and interviewed at the Career Center.” What did you do as an intern at JG Visual? “Put together Social Media Strategy plan, wrote for the company's Tech blog, wrote and submitted articles to outside sources, managed the business's social media accounts and e-­‐
mail newsletter, helped with content management.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I loved having the freedom to work on what I wanted. I think it made me far more productive than being dictated to an inflexible schedule.” THE SCOOP JG Visual helps organizations develop a web presence by offering website design and development, photography, search engine optimization and social media strategy and management. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March Juntendo University| •
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Mai Phuong Ttran (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Exchange student, Department: Ophthalmology, Endocrinology Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It provided a chance to learn some medical knowledge and to observe first hand the daily life of doctors. Interns can also participate in activities meant for patients and patient questioning.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “East Asian internship website” What did you do as an intern at Juntendo University? “Questioned doctors, patients, observed surgery, attempted simple diagnosis.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Real-­‐life medical experience” What was challenging about your internship? “Lack of medical knowledge” THE SCOOP Juntendo is a private university in Japan widely known as one of the distinguished hospitals in Japan. NEED TO KNOW Location: Tokyo, Japan Region: International Additional internship opportunities: INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Contact East Asian Studies early. You can also contact the hospital directly.”
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Tiana Walden (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Special Events Intern, Department: Walk Department Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Excellent staff.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I submitted my resume to a family friend who is close with the organization.” What did you do as an intern at Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International? “I worked in various departments (special events, walk, fundraising) helping to create new ideas for our events.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Working with the staff was a great experience.” What was challenging about your internship? “Learning how to adapt to the organization's filing system.” THE SCOOP JDRF is the one of the worldwide leaders for research to cure type 1 diabetes (T1D). It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is one of the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Promotions, Public Relations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January Kansas City Kids Club| kansascitykidsclub.info •
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Jill Mckay (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Marketing Intern, Department: Marketing/Advertising/Event Planning Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I learned so much from this internship and was given a lot of responsibility. It was nice having ownership in my work and being able to work on a project and then to see the end result and be proud of it. The people were great and I felt like I was really making a difference.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I networked with friends, family, and classmates. I know the organization has posted positions on college career center databases -­‐-­‐ in the future, that may be a way to contact them.” What did you do as an intern at Kansas City Kids Club? “Managed social media (Facebook and Twitter), updated an online activities calendar, research, contacted local businesses, event planning, ran errands, attended local events/networked, created a policies and procedures manual, created and posted ads.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I loved the people and the freedom and responsibility given to me. It was fun to be able to work on a project from start to finish. I also felt like I was helping others and enjoyed contacting and talking to other local businesses owners.” What was challenging about your internship? “Contacting local businesses and getting them to partner with the Kids Club was sometimes a challenge, but also really rewarding when you were successful.” THE SCOOP Kansas City Kids Club provides information about family activities in the Kansas City metro area and offers discounts to over 50 local businesses. A portion of all of its profits goes to Operation Breakthrough, a Kansas City based charity providing free daycare services and meals each day to 500 children. NEED TO KNOW Location: Kansas City, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Human Resources, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, Sales INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Be friendly, engaging, and a go-­‐getting who can independently decide what needs to be done and how to do it.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Production Intern, Department: Jewelry Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. This internship afforded me insight and exposure into different aspects of a successful design company, from development to production and selling.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “To get this internship, I did research online at a fashion website and networked with classmates.” What did you do as an intern at Kara Ross NY? “I did quality checks, assembles pieces of jewelry, assisted with the organization of samples, checked in production orders, and sorted jewelry for shipments.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the young and fun work environment of the office and working closely with other interns. I learned a lot about the process of development, production and selling and got hands-­‐on experience in the making of the jewelry.” What was challenging about your internship? “The internship required a lot of hours on my feet and an openness to perform a range of tasks from unpacking boxes to putting together jewelry.” THE SCOOP Kara Ross sells fine jewelry and is known for its bold and unique use of exotic skins and gemstones across several jewelry lines, handbags, and belts NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Public Relations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “It helps to reach out to an acquaintance in the company and have a creative background.”
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Name Withheld (2013) Software Developer, Department: Lease/Rental Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Friendly environment, good introduction to the workforce” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Heard about the company from a relative and asked if they were hiring summer interns.” What did you do as an intern at Karmak? “Helped with development on the company's accounting software and produced programs for company use” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Friendly and relaxed environment; manageable workloads” What was challenging about your internship? “Learning new programming languages, familiarizing myself with a large and developing project that was new to me.” THE SCOOP Karmak is the one of the leading designer and provider of business management solutions specializing in the commercial transportation industry. NEED TO KNOW Location: Carlinville, IL Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Administrative, Development, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, INSIDER TIPS Apply by: May “Have an interest in either computer science or accounting, and contact them at the beginning of the season”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern, Department: Customer Support Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It gave me great insight into a real company in the real world and helped me understand what I do and don't want to do long-­‐term.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I networked through a former employee of the company with whom I was in touch with for other reasons.” What did you do as an intern at Kiosite? “I worked in customer support, helping people troubleshoot their issues with our product. I also worked to set up multiple internal systems within the company for better client management and customer support. Lastly, I redesigned websites and sales materials for our products.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed learning about how small companies function.” What was challenging about your internship? “Understanding expectations was probably the most difficult part about my internship.” THE SCOOP Kiosite's software, HireTrue, allows employers to quickly and effectively identify top applicants for hire. HireTrue is in use at healthcare, financial, retail, service, transportation and other companies. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Development, Marketing, Operations, Public Relations, Research & Development, Sales, INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Start early and follow up on all leads.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern, Department: Customer Support Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I gained a lot of knowledge about how small companies work and got a lot of experience in different aspects of the company.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I networked with a former employee.” What did you do as an intern at Kiosite? “I did a lot of client/customer support. I also re-­‐designed websites and sales collateral materials and implemented internal systems for better client management and customer support.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed learning new things and experiencing the real world.” What was challenging about your internship? “Understanding expectations of me.” THE SCOOP Kiosite's software, HireTrue, allows employers to quickly and effectively identify top applicants for hire. HireTrue is in use at healthcare, financial, retail, service, transportation and other companies. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Development, Marketing, Operations, Public Relations, INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Start early and follow all leads.”
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Name Withheld (2011) Intern Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. The office is very small, total of 15 people including the 2 interns. You have the potential opportunity to work on a variety of things, major or minor. The people at the office are very nice and helpful.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Networked with family and friends.” What did you do as an intern at Kromm, Rikimaru & Johansen, Inc.? “Made models, prepared presentations.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Getting familiar with the procedures in architectural design.” What was challenging about your internship? “Unfamiliar with many technical things.” THE SCOOP KRJ Architects is a full service architecture firm located in St. Louis, MO that specializes in the design of educational facilities. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Architecture, INSIDER TIPS Apply by: June “Through connections, or just call them.”
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Brennan Fox (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Engineering Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. As an engineer, working at L'Oreal allowed me to utilize my creative thinking and problem solving skills. I had the opportunity to work on several interesting projects that gave me great real world experience. I also enjoyed living in Arkansas for the summer.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I went to the Career Fair and spoke with the L'Oreal representatives. Then after a series of a couple interviews I was offered the internship.” What did you do as an intern at L'Oreal? “Was a project manager for installing a dehumidification system at the plant ; analyzed the compressed air system and looked for ways to conserve energy at the plant; wrote Performance Qualifications for all the utilities of the plant.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed working on several different projects at the same time. This kept me very busy, however it allowed me to gain great experience.” What was challenging about your internship? “While working on some of my projects, I had to rely on several people. Sometimes, it took a while for these people to get back to me and I delayed the progression of my projects. This was a challenging part of my internship.” THE SCOOP L'Oreal is headquartered in New York City, with research and development facilities located in New Jersey, Chicago and Ohio. L’Oreal is an international leader in cosmetics and beauty : make-­‐up, coloration and fragrances. L'Oréal USA boasts a host of big-­‐name brands, including Garnier, Maybelline, Lancôme and Kiehl's. NEED TO KNOW Location: North Little Rock, AR Region: South Additional internship opportunities: Manufacturing, Operations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Be persistent and don't be afraid to take risks.”
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Daniella Gafen (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Landmarks is very grateful to and supportive of their interns. They are very dedicated to making sure their interns get to experience as much as possible.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Talked to Dean Lindsey, had email communication and an interview.” What did you do as an intern at Landmarks Association of St. Louis? “Planned a trip to the Hudson River Valley of NY for association members, created national register nomination building descriptions and researched.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The relaxed atmosphere and welcoming staff, and the ability to get to know a lot about St. Louis.” THE SCOOP Landmarks Association of St. Louis, Inc. is a private, not-­‐for-­‐profit organization that conserves and adapts the reuse of St. Louis' historically and architecturally significant buildings. They also established an architectural center, Architecture St. Louis, for metropolitan St. Louis to advance its core mission to preserve, enhance and promote the city's architectural heritage and to encourage sound planning and good contemporary design NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January Large Animal| largeanimal.com •
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Diana Hsu (2011) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Production Intern Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Good experience in game development, awesome people” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Went to GDC, met the CEO” What did you do as an intern at Large Animal? “Created game content” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Being in a supportive, healthy work environment and working in game development” THE SCOOP Large Animal Games is an independent casual game developer that has made about 60 social games; puzzle games, celebrity name games, role-­‐playing games, action games, and word games for clients across multiple platforms, including social games. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Creative, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Anyone looking to go into games, including with Large Animal, should invest in going to GDC.”
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Ji Eun Seo (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Communications Intern, Department: Communications Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Interesting environment with the organization that runs with public-­‐private partnership, nice St. Louisians to interact with, gives interns a lot of opportunity to do the 'actual work', good for communication design students who want to build portfolio.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I found this internship from an email sent by my art career advisor.” What did you do as an intern at Laumeier Sculpture Park? “Edited pre-­‐existing T-­‐shirt and hat logos, designed indoor gallery labels, outdoor object labels, postcards, local newspaper ads and small presentation files presented on the screen of City Garden; assisted their special event called Music and Movies.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Lots of experience and networking opportunities with artsy crowd” What was challenging about your internship? “You may want to have a car (pretty far from school, hard to get there with public transportation)” THE SCOOP The Laumeier Sculpture Park is a ninety-­‐six acre outdoor museum in St. Louis, Mo., designed to encourage creative thinking through exhibitions, educational programs and contemporary art. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Creative, Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Be active for the interview!”
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Kate Huffman (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Paralegal/Intern Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I gained a valuable understanding of what it means to be a Criminal Defense Attorney by shadowing my boss and assisting him in the day to day running of his practice.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I reached out to friends of my parents via email and did interviews when I was home over spring break.” What did you do as an intern at Law Office of Jesse M. Siegel? “I shadowed a Criminal Defense Attorney in court and in meetings with clients and prosecutors. I completed a discovery review project in which I listened to taped conversations that had been turned over by the FBI. I organized billing information and did other office work.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I gained first-­‐hand insight into Criminal Defense work and exactly what it entails.” THE SCOOP The Law Office of Jesse M. Siegel was established in 2003 and practices in Criminal Law. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March Legal Services of Eastern Missouri| lsem.org •
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David Hollander-­‐Urbach (2011) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Student Intern, Department: Volunteer Lawyers Program Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Very interesting experience where I got to help lots of people; boss friendly and was always looking to give me new experiences.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Online search where I sent in resume and cover letter.” What did you do as an intern at Legal Services of Eastern Missouri? “Mostly worked under paralegal on rent & possession or unemployment cases.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Hands-­‐on experience doing advanced legal work (for my degree level).” What was challenging about your internship? “Sometimes slow and not much to do.” THE SCOOP Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc. (LSEM) provides free civil legal assistance to elderly and low-­‐income people in 21 counties in Eastern Missouri. LSEM also provides community legal education programs for community groups and agencies. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Creative INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Just be proactive and tell them why you want to help indigent people.”
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Liam Morrissey (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Football Camp Coach Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It was a great experience that put me in a rare teaching position in an unfamiliar environment. My skills gained from working at Lift for Life can translate to many other jobs/career paths I may choose.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Applied via Craigslist.” What did you do as an intern at Lift for Life Gym? “Ran a youth football camp.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed working with and instructing kids.” What was challenging about your internship? “There was a lack of equipment and registered children.” THE SCOOP The Gym provides kids living in city neighborhoods a place to get a nutritious meal, do their homework, see friends and get healthy exercise. They teach kids the importance of working hard and setting personal goals, and they promote good nutrition and health. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: May “Just stop by at any time.”
Lyons Township High School| lths.net •
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Madeleine Sher (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Research Specialist, Department: Art History/Preservation Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I had the opportunity to learn about the importance of preserving historical sites and that small details in design really alter the overall appearance of a building” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “The internship was set up by my high school Art History teacher. I've stayed in contact with him and told him about my interest in studying Art History so I was offered the internship.” What did you do as an intern at Lyons Township High School? “The other interns and I photographically documented parts of Lyons Township High School that were worth preserving, researched artworks owned by the school, and researched archives of the architectural firm that built the school at the Art Institute of Chicago.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I really enjoyed learning to look for architectural details that usually went unseen; as a student at Lyons Township High School, I rarely noticed such things as woodwork or poor paint jobs. I have a much better ability now to see the details that make a building beautiful” What was challenging about your internship? “Many records of the artworks, such as those of the Parthenon frieze molds that Lyons Township owns, have been lost over the years so trying to find out exactly how the school came to acquire them or when precisely they were made was challenging.” THE SCOOP Lyons Township High School is a four-­‐year comprehensive high school composed of two campuses about one mile apart. Freshmen and sophomores attend South Campus, and juniors and seniors attend North Campus. LTHS provides a broad and deep range of more than 300 academic offerings at several ability levels, as well as an extensive co-­‐curricular program with some of the best school facilities in the country. NEED TO KNOW Location: La Grange, IL Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “To acquire an internship with this organization, a resume and note describing the applicant's interest in Art History and preservation should be sent to Patrick Page at Lyons Township High School.”
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Robert Fox (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Analyst, Department: Macroeconomic Unit Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I was treated as a regular employee and worked on many interesting projects, one of which will be presented to a Parliamentary Committee. Out of the office, I enjoyed the beaches of this tropical island.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Networked with a friend, then pitched the internship idea to the Economics department to be a recurring, yearly internship. To my knowledge, the process to permanently establish this internship for future students is a work-­‐in-­‐progress.” What did you do as an intern at Mauritius Ministry of Finance and Economic Development? “Evaluated the effectiveness of the nation's 2010 stimulus package, issued policy recommendations for the national anti-­‐corruption agency, streamlined government subsidies, evaluated net benefit to the country of hosting IMF trainings, and more.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the chance to work with high-­‐level economists and issue recommendations for government economic policy.” What was challenging about your internship? “Sometimes many projects would be due within a short time frame, so effective time management was key.” THE SCOOP Mauritius Ministry of Finance and Economic Development is a ministerial department found in the Cabinet of the government of the Republic. It is considered as the most executive and important ministry in the cabinet after the Prime Minister's office and controls all the economic activities of the country as well as determines major price index of all the staples and all other commodities subsidies and taxes . NEED TO KNOW Location: Port Louis, Mauritius Region: International INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Apply through the Economics department, I think? I don't know how far along they are in setting up this program on a permanent basis.”
Medical College of Wisconsin Biotechnology and Bioengineering Center| bbc.mcw.edu •
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Matthew Hwang (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Computational Bioengineering Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. My internship provided an in-­‐depth look into not only the research aspect of biomedical engineering but also the computational aspect, which is most certainly a growing part of the biomedical engineering field.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I went to the website and emailed the professors whose work I found interesting, asking if they had a volunteer position open in their lab. I was lucky because my email was forwarded to the BBC and I was accepted into a program of paid interns.” What did you do as an intern at Medical College of Wisconsin Biotechnology and Bioengineering Center? “My project was to determine the catalytic mechanism of malate dehydrogenase, a citric acid cycle enzyme that converts malate to oxaloacetate. We knew the reaction but we don't know the reaction kinetics -­‐ the rate of reaction and dissociation constants.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I didn't have to do all lab work or all computer work. It was a good mix of both coding and bench work which kept me interested in my work.” What was challenging about your internship? “There's a steep learning curve when it comes to enzyme kinetics. It took a while for me to get up to speed because I had to read lots of graduate level enzyme kinetics books.” THE SCOOP The Biotechnology and Bioengineering Center (BBC) at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is a major new center dedicated to the development and application of novel technology in biomedical research. The Center has seven major areas of focus: Proteomics, Genomics, Computational Biology, Molecular Imaging, Cell and Tissue Engineering, Drug Discovery and Technology Development, each with an emphasis on the application and transfer of technology. NEED TO KNOW Location: Milwaukee, WI Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December “If you're interested in computational bioengineering, MATLAB proficiency is a must. Emailing professors never hurts and an unpaid internship is better than no internship at all.”
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Jamie Cummings (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Engineering Intern Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Meds and Food for Kids is an inspiring place to work, because they are working to alleviate malnutrition in Haiti by addressing the cause and not just its symptoms. I got to be a part of something making a long-­‐lasting difference in Haiti.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I worked with Meds and Food for Kids for three years as part of the club Engineers Without Borders. I was the lead for an international service project to improve peanut drying options and create charcoal from the waste of peanut shells from their factory.” What did you do as an intern at Meds & Food for Kids? “I compiled documentation of past work I did with Meds and Food for Kids, made an instruction manual for making charcoal and documented the peanut dryer research we performed.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed getting to meet all the people in the organization, and worked with people via Skype on the ground in Haiti.” What was challenging about your internship? “I found it challenging to know when to ask my supervisor for guidance or permission, and when to take initiative to find solutions or set schedules on my own.” THE SCOOP Meds and Food for Kids’ uses local labor and local resources to manufacture Medika Mamba, a treatment for malnutrition, in Haiti. They also develop jobs and purchase raw materials in Hiati to develop the local economy. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Approach any potential employer with confidence knowing that you may have a great talent or skill to offer them, as well as humility and care, because they may have a great experience to offer you.”
Meredith Corporation -­‐Better Homes and Gardens| bhg.com •
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Harry Kainen (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Marketing Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “No. They did not have enough work for me to do, and I was only there 3 days a week. The people were very nice and the work wasn't boring but there was just not enough of it.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Apply via CAREERlink” What did you do as an intern at Meredith Corporation -­‐Better Homes and Gardens? “Worked on the general presentations given to clients to convince them to buy advertising space.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The work was not dull work, I learned a lot of interesting things about the magazine and the marketing business.” What was challenging about your internship? “Finding things to do with all the free time I had.” THE SCOOP Better Homes and Gardens is a magazine focused on decorating, building, remodeling, cooking, and gardening. It provides many useful tips for people interested in turning home, cooking, and gardening ideas into action. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Marketing, Promotions, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Do not get an unpaid internship. It is not worth 3 lines on your resume, a minor amount of learning, and 1-­‐3 credits. Find something paid, or better yet, do something fun like being a camp counselor.”
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Shubho Sadhu (2011) (I'm willing to be a resource!) SDE Intern, Department: Excel Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Amazing. Amazing people, amazing company, amazing projects, amazing impact.” What did you do as an intern at Microsoft? “Implemented a brand new feature for the next version of Excel. I am the owner of the feature and the only developer dedicated to it; the freedom is unprecedented.” THE SCOOP Microsoft provides a variety of products and services, including its Windows operating systems and Office software suite. The company has expanded into markets such as video game consoles, servers and storage software, and digital music players. NEED TO KNOW Location: Redmond, WA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Communications, Creative, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: September “Be passionate. And try not to be nervous during interviews; it doesn't let your personality show through, and your personality is your most valuable asset (yes, more valuable than your technical skills).”
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Robert Ling (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Software Development Engineer Intern, Department: Online Services Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Microsoft treats interns well-­‐-­‐in compensation and perks, and also in access and exposure to exciting technologies and research. It is a great place to learn about software engineering at the large scale-­‐-­‐with respect to the benefits but also to the challenges.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Met organization at a Career Fair last year, interviewed and got rejected. Kept in touch with my recruiter and tried again this year.” What did you do as an intern at Microsoft? “Developed internal tools for Microsoft Advertising Platform. Specifics would take more space than I have here.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The pay, for one! Living in Seattle has been awesome. Also, Microsoft makes a major effort to encourage social groups and activities outside of work, so it was easy to develop a community among fellow interns as well as full-­‐timers.” What was challenging about your internship? “The work itself was extremely challenging. They expected me to work like a full-­‐timer, and it took a bit long at the beginning to familiarize myself with the systems and technologies I worked with.” THE SCOOP Microsoft provides a variety of products and services, including its Windows operating systems and Office software suite. The company has expanded into markets such as video game consoles, servers and storage software, and digital music players. NEED TO KNOW Location: Bellevue, WA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Creative, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Operations, Research & Development, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: November “For any technical job, it's very important to be prepared for interviews. Refresh on algorithms and data structures beforehand, but remember that high-­‐level, creative appreciation for a problem is more important that being able to recite the runtimes of arbitrary algorithms.”
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Ben Spector (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Graphic Design Intern, Department: Communications Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Missouri Botanical Garden treats its graphic design interns as respected members of the publications team and focuses on giving them training and experience in the real-­‐world practicalities of design for print far beyond what WU's CDES program teaches.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I heard that this internship existed (here: http://www.mobot.org/jobs/mbgjobs.asp ) and sent in my resume and portfolio. I was invited to the Garden for an interview, and got an offer by phone the next day.” What did you do as an intern at Missouri Botanical Garden? “I worked on a variety of projects, including posters, event schedule pamphlets, way finding and instructional signage, a little bit of icon design, and a bit of landscape architecture.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed working with the Garden's design and public relations staff. I have never met such a positive, driven and warm-­‐hearted group of professionals.” What was challenging about your internship? “Managing my own deadlines and learning to make professional emails and phone calls were sometimes difficult. Some projects required me to gain new software skills.” THE SCOOP Founded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and a National Historic Landmark. The Garden is a center for botanical research and science education, as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Planning, Public Relations, INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Anyone applying for this position must be skilled with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and know what kinds of project should be done with each program. Show you know how to work with type. Visit the Garden before applying; you'll spend a lot of time out on the grounds.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Digitization Intern, Department: Archives Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “No. In this internship, I gained access to rare documents, but I have not gained experience as an archivist. If students are interested in archiving or preservation methods, this is not the internship for them.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “During the fall of 2010 semester, I interned at the Missouri History Museum in another department. When it came time to apply for summer positions, I asked my boss if any other departments were hiring.” What did you do as an intern at Missouri History Museum Library Research Center? “I worked with the Thomas Jefferson Papers. I scanned the documents into the computer using Photoshop and then inputted metadata for each scan.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The other people working in the archiving department were very nice.” What was challenging about your internship? “This was a challenging experience because I greatly enjoyed working with people and all of my work was very isolated.” THE SCOOP The Missouri History Museum Library holds over 90,000 books, periodicals, newspapers, maps and microfilms and seeks to deepen the understanding of past choices, present circumstances, and future possibilities; strengthen the bonds of the community; and facilitate solutions to common problems. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Development, Human Resources, Public Relations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Know what you're getting into. Staff at the Missouri History Museum seek ambitious and passionate individuals who are fully committed to the position for which they are applying.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Congressional Scholar, Department: District Office Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. The staff at the District Office are great, very helpful, excited about the work they do and very knowledgeable. It is a great opportunity to see government from a completely different perspective and work to help people with real-­‐world problems.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “The position was emailed to me and I applied via the email.” What did you do as an intern at the Office of Congressman Russ Carnahan -­‐ Missouri's Third Congressional District? “Answered phones, wrote memos, did research, wrote letters, assisted with casework, helped constituents on the phone.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The atmosphere was very encouraging, we could work independently while having a secure support system. It was extremely satisfying to actually help people who called or wrote in with quite serious problems.” What was challenging about your internship? “Balancing work-­‐ we often had many projects at one time and we were responsible for the phones, so there was a lot of switching from one issue to another.” THE SCOOP John Russell "Russ" Carnahan is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd congressional district, serving since 2005. The district includes the southern third of the city of St. Louis (known as South City) and most of the southern St. Louis suburbs including most of Jefferson County and all of Ste. Genevieve County. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Be excited and honest.”
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Elana Taub (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: District Court Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” THE SCOOP The Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office handles over 30,000 criminal and incarcerable traffic cases each year. The State’s Attorney’s Office has over 100 professionals – prosecutors, paralegals, victim assistance and administrative staff, as well as investigators. NEED TO KNOW Location: Rockville, MD Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March NASA| nasa.gov •
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Kaitlin Burlingame (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) NASA MUST Intern, Department: Johnson Space Center Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Applied online at the NASA education website.” What did you do as an intern at NASA? “I worked on the locker bays for the Orion medium fidelity mock-­‐up.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “There was a lot of hands-­‐on design work.” THE SCOOP The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an executive branch agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's civilian space program and aeronautics and aerospace research. NEED TO KNOW Location: Houston, TX Region: South Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Operations, Public Relations, Research & Development, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “Apply online at intern.nasa.gov. Other research/engineering experience, especially other NASA experience, definitely helps your application.”
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Michael Leppo (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Researcher, Department: Ceramics Research Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Yes, my internship at NASA Glenn Research center through LERCIP was a great experience that exposed me to how research is done in a lab setting instead of a school setting.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I simply applied for the internship online. To be honest, I got lucky.” What did you do as an intern at NASA Glenn Research Center? “This summer, I worked on developing material forms for high temperature piezoelectric actuators. More specifically, I worked on composition development, electroding schemes, and sample processing and analysis.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the people I worked with. Everyone was more than willing to take time out of their day to help me with my work and help me understand the way things work in terms of both the science and NASA's functions.” What was challenging about your internship? “At first, one of the most challenging aspects was learning all the necessary background material to begin conducting research. Before this internship, I did not have any experience in materials science, so I was literally starting from scratch.” THE SCOOP NASA Glenn Research Center develops critical systems technologies and capabilities that address national priorities. Their world-­‐class research, technology, and capability development efforts are keys to advancing space exploration of our solar system and beyond while maintaining global leadership in aeronautics. NEED TO KNOW Location: Cleveland, OH Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Development, Manufacturing, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “One of the most beneficial things is knowing someone. Unfortunately, in today's market it is not necessarily what you know, but who you know.”
National Institute of Health -­‐ Minorities in Health International Research Training Program| nimhd.nih.gov/our_programs/mhirt.asp •
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Chloe Edinger (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Researcher, Department: Institute Pele Pequeno Principe Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. The MHIRT program is a unique opportunity to work in a context of a new culture where serious health disparities can be tangibly ameliorated by the research being done within the institution. I was blessed to get to know Brazil and to live in Curitiba.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I looked online in the UCAN internship exchange through CAREERlink to search for internships not available through WashU after discovering the MHIRT program on the NIH website.” What did you do as an intern at National Institute of Health -­‐ Minorities in Health International Research Training Program? “I researched the unique cultural and biomedical landscape that resulted in a higher risk for liver cancer in Brazil by linking geological and human samples to spatial information in a web-­‐
based mapping software. We also contributed to designing future research based on our findings.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed existing in the intersection of my interests in anthropology, the environment, and biomedicine in my every day. I loved being able to travel all over Brazil and getting to know the country and making connections for future work.” What was challenging about your internship? “Moving to Brazil without knowing Portuguese was a challenge at first, but one that quickly became a blessing. After seven weeks in Curitiba, I saw my first American, so the necessity to learn Portuguese and to meet Brazilians was essential.” THE SCOOP The Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT) Program is a component of a long term strategy to establish a cadre of biomedical, behavioral, and social science researchers working to reduce the disparate health burdens among underserved populations in the United States and ultimately eliminate those disparities. NEED TO KNOW Location: Curitiba, Brazil Region: International INSIDER TIPS Apply by: November “Depending on what country you want to work in or the area of research you're interested in, you can find a US institution to match your interests, you just have to do your research!”
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Siddhant Bhatia (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Summer Research Intern, Department: National Cancer Institute Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Great research experience with leading scientists.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Applied to SIP (Student Internship Program) and contacted the Principle Investigator of the lab that interested me.” What did you do as an intern at National Institutes of Health? “Studied the conformational change that occurs when HIV interacts with antibodies/T-­‐cells.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed having the opportunity to do research with biomedical significance in an environment that supported learning.” What was challenging about your internship? “Conducting leading-­‐edge research required serious problem-­‐solving skills. This internship was great for exercising that type of thinking.” THE SCOOP The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and health-­‐related research. Its science and engineering counterpart is the National Science Foundation. It consists of 27 separate institutes, centers, and offices which includes the Office of the Director. NEED TO KNOW Location: Bethesda, MD Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Find out which labs have research that interests you and contact the labs directly.”
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Anastasia Niedzielski (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Research Student, Department: Radiology Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It was a great opportunity for clinical research.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Found internship on Internet, applied and worked last year and maintained contact with PI to continue job this year.” What did you do as an intern at The Nemours Foundation? “I did all the data collection for multiple radiology and orthopedic research projects. I also prepared papers for publication in peer reviewed journals.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the clinical research experience and the networking connections that I made.” What was challenging about your internship? “I had to write and discuss projects where I did not fully understand the background material. I had to go back and learn, on my own, the necessary information” THE SCOOP Nemours is one of the nation’s leading pediatric health systems, dedicated to advancing higher standards in children’s health. It provides specialty medical care, advanced hospitalization, applied research, and advocacy integrated with health information, prevention and a continuous process of teaching and learning. NEED TO KNOW Location: Wilmington, DE Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “It is very helpful to make a connection with someone in the department you would like to work with, and then go through them to try to find a job, rather than talking to the central information system.”
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Name Withheld (2014) Intern Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. There is plenty of legitimate work to do in this office. The atmosphere is great, and everyone on staff is young and motivated and passionate.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I sent an email to the staffer who in charge of interns and then sent him a resume. Late, I had a phone interview.” What did you do as an intern at the Office of State Senator Daniel Squadron? “I did a limited amount of writing. I also helped lead the compilation of a report on Chinatown.” What was challenging about your internship? “I worked hard almost every day I was in the office, which can be a bit taxing, especially given that I was not paid.” THE SCOOP Daniel Squadron is the state senator for the 25th district of the New York State Senate, which covers lower Manhattan and an area of Brooklyn down the East River from part of Greenpoint to Carroll Gardens, and eastward to part of Downtown Brooklyn. NEED TO KNOW Location: Manhattan, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Public Relations, INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “You should just send an email to the office with a resume attached and be ready for a phone/ in person interview which will consist mostly of talking about your interests in school and your political interests.”
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David Messenger (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Congressional Affair Intern, Department: Legislative Affairs Office Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. This internship provides interns with the opportunity to learn about State politics and governance, while at the same time, explore the same topics with the US Congress. It was interesting to see how State and Federal policy converge.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I found my internship by searching through the websites of government agencies in an effort to see which organizations were offering summer internships. I found that the Governor's office was offering internships.” What did you do as an intern at New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's DC Legislative Affairs Office? “ I attended governors meetings, which discussed topics ranging from Medicaid and Medicare to Homeland Security issues. I also attended hearings on the Hill which addressed topics that were important to the State and conducted a variety of policy research on policy topics.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “This internship improved my understanding of the interaction of State and Federal governments. I enjoyed learning about the Federal Government's impact on States. I also enjoyed attending hearings because I was able to observe the intricate work that goes into legislation.” What was challenging about your internship? “Being someone who has never interned or worked for State Government before, getting up to speed with many State policy issues was challenging, especially in a time sensitive environment.” THE SCOOP Andrew Mark Cuomo is the 56th and current Governor of New York, having assumed office on January 1, 2011. NEED TO KNOW Location: Washington, D.C. Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “It is important to apply early and to know something about the Governor's policy positions and his priorities for New York State. It is also good to have a general idea of what policy areas you might be interested in working on.”
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Michael Mosbacher (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Engineering Intern, Department: Commercial Engineering/Integral Horsepower Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. This internship was a great first step into a real-­‐world engineering experience. I was constantly working along side my superiors on projects that were both meaningful and beneficial to the company.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I networked with a family acquaintance to get my foot in the door and was then aided through each step of the application/interview process by my Career Advisor.” What did you do as an intern at Nidec Motor Corporation? “I did a good amount of data research, but was also able to build in-­‐depth spreadsheets that would take a small amount of input and help the engineers more quickly and accurately complete monitor orders.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Being trusted with important projects that were beneficial to the company. The employees were also very open to answering any questions I had about my projects.” What was challenging about your internship? “Knowing that if I made careless mistakes that the stakes were higher here than at school. When my work was completed and passed on to the next person, errors could lead to costly delays.” THE SCOOP As one of the world’s leading manufacturer of electric motors, Nidec Motor Corporation provides brands such as U.S. Motors®, Rescue®, Hurst®,and SR® Drives to serve a variety of industrial and commercial applications such as water treatment, mining and metals, power generation and pools. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Learn as much as you can about the company and dress professionally when going in to interview. I was one of only a couple people to show up in a suit and they told me it left a strong positive impression with them.”
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Name Withheld (2012) nineVoices Community Producer, Department: nineVoices Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “No. The internship was very frustrating at times since forward progress was often stalled by ineffective meetings, and there were not always enough tasks to keep the interns busy. With better leadership, working for nineVoices could have been a more consistently rewarding experience.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I found and applied for the internship through CAREERlink.” What did you do as an intern at Nine Network of Public Media? “I worked with innovative young leaders in the community to produce online videos about how their projects were helping to solve some of the problems facing St. Louis. I also helped to put together a strategic plan for the development and expansion of the nineVoices project.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed meeting many influential and creative young people in St. Louis and learning about their efforts to help improve the city. I was also very excited to learn about video production and distribution hands-­‐on.” What was challenging about your internship? “Having just learned editing software myself, guiding community contributors through the video production process was often difficult.” THE SCOOP The Nine Network website provides detailed television program information, TV schedules, community event listings, local and national video content, and tools to connect community members to one another in the St. Louis region and around the world. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Creative, Operations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “The Nine Network looks for passionate, engaged students who are excited about moving St. Louis forward.”
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Rachel Sacks (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Entrepreneurship, Social Media & Marketing Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I am interning at North Grand Neighborhood Services (NGNS) through the Skandalaris Internship Program. The Skandalaris Program allowed me to work at a fantastic social venture, get paid doing it, and meet other St. Louis entrepreneurs in the process.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I found out about the Skandalaris Internship Program through classmates involved with the Skandalaris Center. I met my future employer at a Skandalaris networking event. During my search, I also met with a Career Advisor who provided me with invaluable support and resources.” What did you do as an intern at North Grand Neighborhood Services? “I made and managed Facebook and Twitter pages, developed a concept plan for future development, planned marketing and sales strategies, produced videos about two of the organization's ventures for a community video project, and performed administrative tasks as needed.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I loved the creative possibilities of my work. I enjoyed working on the entrepreneurial side of things, conceptualizing for the organization's future, and coming up with social media and public relations projects. Above all, working for a great cause was incredibly rewarding.” What was challenging about your internship? “Sometimes with a small organization, there isn't always a lot of work to do, or so it seems. When tasks weren't handed to me, I had to create my own work, but meeting this challenge made the work especially rewarding.” THE SCOOP North Grand Neighborhood Services (NGNS) promotes the dignity of low-­‐income persons and the community in which they share by developing affordable housing, employment and training opportunities for youth, and other community initiatives. Projects include the Solomon Project, Angel Baked Cookies and Fences for Futures. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “I recommend looking at similar kinds of social ventures. To find such an organization or an opportunity with the Skandalaris Center the most important thing to do is reach out to people. This is the kind of opportunity that you often have to create for yourself.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Division for International Business Intern, Department: Commission for the United Nations, Consular Corps and Protocol Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I would describe this internship as a perfect experience for rising juniors, and adequate experience for rising seniors.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I consulted my peers and Career Advisor when creating my resume and cover letter; applied via CAREERLink; and practiced a few interview questions with a CareerPeer.” What did you do as an intern at NYC Office of the Mayor? “Mostly admin duties, but also: a) shadowed meetings between supervisors and clients, b) prepared reports that were sent directly to clients, c) conducted independent research reports, d) went on field trips to learn about business in NYC and e) engaged in community service.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I had a great time interacting with the other interns and our supervisors, and the office was full of friendly and laid-­‐back employees. There were also plenty of fulfilling community service activities, as well as opportunities to explore and learn about NYC.” What was challenging about your internship? “I (and the other interns) often found the work more tedious than challenging.” THE SCOOP The Mayor of the City of New York is head of the executive branch of New York City's government and administers all city services, public property, police and fire protection, most public agencies, and enforces all city and state laws within New York City. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Communications, Development, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations, Planning, Promotions, Public Relations, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “During the interview, be prepared to describe your passion for (or, at the very least, interest in learning more about) New York City.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern, Department: St. Louis Office Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “In order to get my internship, I took the Internship Success and Stipend Class and worked with a Career Advisor to improve my resume and cover letter. I found my internship on the Political Science Department's website.” What did you do as an intern at Office of Congressman Carnahan -­‐ Missouri 3rd District? “I answered phone calls from constituents, assisted with constituent casework, researched different topics and wrote memos.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The office had a really upbeat atmosphere and I enjoyed talking about current events and policy issues with constituents and the office's staff.” THE SCOOP John Russell "Russ" Carnahan is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd congressional district, serving since 2005. The district includes the southern third of the city of St. Louis (known as South City) and most of the southern St. Louis suburbs including most of Jefferson County and all of Ste. Genevieve County. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Apply early”
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Name Withheld (2014) Intern, Department: The Office of Edward J Markey (MA-­‐07) Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I would recommend an internship in the House of Representatives or the Senate in any office because it is a great experience and you learn a lot just by working where laws in this country are made. The people you meet and the connections you make are also invaluable.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I first consulted with family and friends to decide which representative I was interested in working for. Then I used friends and family to identify the intern coordinator for the Congressman and I sent in my resume to her.” What did you do as an intern at the Office of Congressman Ed Markey -­‐ Massachusetts 7th District? “Interns in Markey's Office research legislative initiatives and draft replies to constituent correspondence; attend committee briefings and hearings on issues related to their legislative responsibilities; sit in on constituent meetings; and assist with other office tasks.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed working in Congress during such a crucial time in our country, though it was frustrating during the debt ceiling debate. Being on the Hill every day was a great experience and I enjoyed all of my time there.” What was challenging about your internship? “Getting up to the speed that Congress operates was very challenging. I had to learn to complete projects at a breakneck pace. My time management skills grew exponentially this year.” THE SCOOP Edward John "Ed" Markey is the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district, serving since 1976. The district includes most of Boston's northern and western suburbs, such as Medford and Framingham. NEED TO KNOW Location: Washington, D.C. Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “I do not really have insider's advice for this but I would tell anyone interested to apply as early as possible. Spots fill up the later you wait.”
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Steven Perlberg (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Congressional Office Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Yes, I would recommend this internship. It's a great learning experience, and working on the Hill is a fun and fast-­‐paced environment.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “One of my professors put me in contact with the District Director of Carnahan's office.” What did you do as an intern at Office of Congressman Russ Carnahan -­‐ Missouri's 3rd Congressional District? “Answered the phones, sorted the mail, attended briefings and hearings, drafted opening statements for hearings, worked on speeches, updated social media.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the opportunity to write at my internship. I had the chance to write many opening statements for different opening statements.” What was challenging about your internship? “The intern culture on the Hill is 'guilty until proven innocent.' You have to prove you are capable before they give you any real work. Otherwise, you could be stuck answering the phone all summer.” THE SCOOP John Russell "Russ" Carnahan is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd congressional district, serving since 2005. The district includes the southern third of the city of St. Louis (known as South City) and most of the southern St. Louis suburbs including most of Jefferson County and all of Ste. Genevieve County. NEED TO KNOW Location: Washington, D.C. Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Communications, INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Call the office as early as possible inquiring about a position. They like to hire at least one Wash U student each summer, so try to apply early.”
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Name Withheld (2013) Intern Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Working in Washington DC gives great insight into the political world and affords you opportunities to meet prominent public figures which would otherwise be unavailable.” What did you do as an intern at Office of Illinois Senator Richard Durbin? “I worked primarily with constituents. I wrote letters and answered phones and worked directly with the people of Illinois. Furthermore, I attended many Senate hearings and briefings and wrote reports for staffers.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I particularly enjoyed the opportunity to meet prominent political figures and working in the Capitol.” What was challenging about your internship? “At some points, it was difficult to find things to do. This internship relied a lot on taking initiative. People did not often come to you and ask you to do something.” THE SCOOP Richard Joseph "Dick" Durbin is the senior United States Senator from Illinois and the Senate Majority Whip. NEED TO KNOW Location: Washington, D.C. Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Apply early and often.”
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Lauren Fine (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Office of Appointments Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It looks good on a resume, the people who work there are nice, helpful, and flexible.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I applied independently online.” What did you do as an intern at Office of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie? “I helped prepare binders for the Governor and his Counsel for meetings in which board appointments were made, conducted background checks on people interested in employment with the state, and other miscellaneous tasks asked of me.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I liked the people I worked with.” What was challenging about your internship? “I did not find that this internship posed many challenges.” THE SCOOP Christopher James "Chris" Christie is the 55th and current Governor of New Jersey. NEED TO KNOW Location: Trenton, NJ Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Communications, General Counsel, Human Resources, Public Relations, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “Demonstrate an interest in politics and government.”
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Stephen Wagner (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Capitol Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Networked with family and friends and corresponded with Career Center.” What did you do as an intern at Office of Senator Roy Blunt? “Gave Capitol tours, went to congressional hearings and did general office work.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Getting to see the process at work.” What was challenging about your internship? “Everything must be done to an extremely high standard.” THE SCOOP Roy blunt is the junior United States Senator from Missouri. NEED TO KNOW Location: Washington, D.C. Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Human Resources, Information Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “No job is too small.”
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Elana Taub (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: District Court Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “There is information about the internship program online. Contact the internship coordinator, send them your resume, and go in for an interview.” What did you do as an intern at Office of the State Attorney -­‐ Montgomery County, Maryland? “I prepared criminal cases for trial, interviewed victims and witnesses, interacted with attorneys, watched a variety of trials, and prepared subpoenas.” What was challenging about your internship? “I was the only undergraduate intern in office out of 20 interns in District Court and 20 interns in Circuit Court. As a result, I had less experience than the other law school interns.” THE SCOOP The Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office handles over 30,000 criminal and incarcerable traffic cases each year. The State’s Attorney’s Office has over 100 professionals – prosecutors, paralegals, victim assistance and administrative staff, as well as investigators. NEED TO KNOW Location: Rockville, MD Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March Ogilvy & Mather| ogilvyaction.com •
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Dylan Roman (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) OgilvyAction Intern, Department: Experiential Marketing Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Sent resume to HR department, then interviewed.” What did you do as an intern at Ogilvy & Mather? “I created sales reports, iPhone app concepts, surveys and a few other things.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The work atmosphere is amazing.” What was challenging about your internship? “Lot of work.” THE SCOOP OgilvyAction is a marketing firm that is committed to understanding not just insights regarding Brands and the Consumers, but also the core insights regarding the Shopper and the Retailer; thereby creating activation solutions that truly delight Consumers and Shoppers. They concentrate on shopper marketing, trade marketing, experiential marketing and promotional marketing. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Acquisitions, Creative, Finance, Marketing, Planning, Public Relations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December “Have confidence in your interviews.”
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Anna White (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Community Development Intern, Department: Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Working with ONSL is a great way to get involved in St. Louis. Because the organization is involved in a wide variety of projects, they are willing to take interns interested in many different fields, such as architecture, urban planning, urban studies and social work.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I researched the organization online, found out what kind of projects they were doing in the neighborhood and contacted the director asking about internship opportunities.” What did you do as an intern at Old North St. Louis Restoration Group? “I helped the organization market existing properties that they owned and were selling. I used my architecture background to create possible renovations for properties and did research on the history of the property and its previous owners.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I really enjoyed working in a small office that is very involved in the restoration of such a historic neighborhood. I am passionate about historic preservation so I was able to use my architecture skills to help market existing historic properties.” What was challenging about your internship? “I had to learn new technologies and new ways of doing research, but those skills will definitely help me in my future.” THE SCOOP The Old North St. Louis Restoration Group is a community-­‐based nonprofit organization established by neighborhood residents in 1981 to revitalize the physical and social dimensions of the community in a manner that respects its historic, cultural, and urban character. The Restoration Group rehabilitates historic buildings to provide rental and for-­‐
sale housing and build new, market-­‐rate and affordable homes that blend in with their historic surroundings. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Architecture, Development, Finance, Marketing INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Just contact someone working in the office. ONSL is very willing to answer any questions and help students get connected.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Production Intern Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I applied via CAREERlink, but I also had connections through a teacher.” What did you do as an intern at Paper Boat Studios? “I assisted in the design and printing of custom letterpress posters, invitations, greeting cards and other printed ephemera. I also learned about and assisted with custom fine binding of commissioned artist books and other book binding projects, as needed.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I loved learning hands-­‐on and being able to see the inner workings of a small printing business.” THE SCOOP Paper Boat Studios is a letterpress collaborative with locations in St. Louis, Missouri, and Seattle, Washington. They specialize in wedding invitations, greeting cards, personalized stationery, hand bound books, and other printed ephemera, providing custom letterpress designs to clients. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January Partners in Health| pih.org •
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Name Withheld (2012) Institute for Health and Social Justice Intern, Department: Institute for Health and Social Justice Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. The internship program fully integrates interns with their respective teams while the lecture series gives interns a further understanding of what the organization does and why.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Applied through the organization's website.” What did you do as an intern at Partners in Health? “Assisted the IHSJ in their efforts to advocate and raise awareness on their key issues including Haiti, food security, MDR TB and public sector strengthening.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the bi-­‐weekly lecture series that gave us the opportunity to find out more about PIH's work and meet with their incredible, inspiring leaders.” What was challenging about your internship? “The work was challenging, but appropriately so.” THE SCOOP Partners In Health (PIH) is a Boston, Massachusetts-­‐based non-­‐profit health care organization dedicated to providing a "preferential option for the poor". PIH strives to provide an alternative to the conventional curative method of treatment for the sick and instead tries to prevent diseases before they occur. NEED TO KNOW Location: Boston, MA Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Communications, Development, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Operations, Public Relations, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “The application process is quite competitive so students should be genuinely committed to social justice.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern, Department: Design Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I grew as a designer because of my time at Perennial; it' was a great opportunity to engage in thoughtful work.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I met with my current supervisor and planned the internship in the following weeks.” What did you do as an intern at Perennial? “I designed and built furniture and home goods using sustainable products and processes.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Everything.” What was challenging about your internship? “Everything.” THE SCOOP Perennial is a social enterprise that will open a community workshop and store in St. Louis MO that offers educational programming in creative reuse to diverse populations and sells creatively repurposed home furnishings and eco-­‐friendly supplies for reuse projects. As of now, Perennial is mobile. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Architecture, Creative INSIDER TIPS Apply by: May “Show that you can adapt to various conditions/constraints as an architect/design student”
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Ellie Kirshenbaum (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Features Intern, Department: Reporter Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “No. The economy is rough and journalism is dying. When people are fearful for their jobs, it's hard for them to spend time mentoring interns.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I networked with family and friends to acquire this internship.” What did you do as an intern at Pioneer Press Newspapers? “I developed and coordinated coverage for the Trends and Diversions sections.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed talking with a variety of people about their passions and then writing stories about them, which is my passion.” What was challenging about your internship? “It was difficult to be left to my own devices. No one really guided me through the summer or helped me improve my journalistic writing.” THE SCOOP The Pioneer Press publishes 50 local newspapers in the metropolitan Chicago area, such as Antioch Review, Deerfield Review, Forest Leaves and Highland Park News. NEED TO KNOW Location: Glenview, IL Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Always be prepared with extra resumes and writing samples at an interview. If your writing doesn't impress the editors, your organization will.”
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Abigail Eskenazi (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Education and Diversity Department Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. The staff was amazing, very welcoming, and I was able to do a lot of hands-­‐on work, including teaching sexuality education to preteens and teenagers.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “A friend of mine had this internship last summer, so I met with her. She gave me the contact information for the head of the department, so I emailed the head and set up an interview which resulted in my offer.” What did you do as an intern at Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region ? “I, with the help of other interns, edited the Peer Education curriculum, which was a sexuality education program taught by Planned Parenthood. Additionally, I taught sexuality education alongside the sexuality educators on topics from human rights to puberty.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the community setting in the office and the ability to interact with the St. Louis community at large. It was also beneficial to interact with professionals in this area and talk to them about their choices for graduate school and their career aspirations.” What was challenging about your internship? “At times, there was not a lot to do, particularly after we finished the first draft of the curriculum and were waiting for feedback from others in the Education and Diversity Department.” THE SCOOP Planned Parenthood is an educator and protector for reproductive health care in the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri, providing health services and education programs while advocating public policies. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “If you show a strong interest or passion in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, as well as Sexual Health, definitely talk about that in the interview. Any experience with being an advocate or diversity training is also a plus.”
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Shana Terai Snarrenberg (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Political Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It was a fulfilling experience to get out there in the field calling people and going door to door to ask for support. To discover the number of people who were supportive of reproductive rights was empowering,” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I knew from the start that I wanted to intern at Planned Parenthood so I asked about it when some representatives were on campus for Sexual Health week and then contacted them at the e-­‐mail the representatives gave me.” What did you do as an intern at Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region? “I had weekly phone-­‐banking and canvassing goals and I also worked with my team member to plan an In-­‐District meeting with a House Representative.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed working in a team because we were able to support each other. I also enjoyed our project of planning an In-­‐District meeting because we were able to hone our organizing skills.” THE SCOOP Planned Parenthood is an educator and protector for reproductive health care in the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri, providing health services and education programs while advocating public policies. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Development, Marketing INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Contact them in the spring and make it clear that you are passionate about reproductive choice issues.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern, Department: T&D Substation Group Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I learned so much this summer and got great practical experience. The people were fantastic, and I loved that I was given actual engineering projects to complete.” THE SCOOP POWER Engineers is an engineering consultant serving power delivery, generation, industrial and telecommunications clients worldwide. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March PulmoCADx| pulmocad.com •
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Michelle Brito (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Great work dynamic and positive working environment.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Responded to email about Skandalaris.” What did you do as an intern at PulmoCADx? “Most work was tied to market research; communications and design skills were also useful for updating the website.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Positive working environment; flexible work schedule.” What was challenging about your internship? “The projects will change according to the needs of the company so skills in many different areas are useful.” THE SCOOP PulmoCADx develops software tools for early non-­‐invasive diagnosis of lung cancer. PulmoCADx Computer-­‐Assisted Diagnosis (CAD) system analyzes thoracic CT scans and assists radiologists in detection and diagnosis of malignant lung nodules.. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Creative, Marketing, Public Relations, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Emailing the head of the company is easy and he responds quickly.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern, Department: Part-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. This internship is perfect for students that are interested in entrepreneurship.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Submitted my resume to the Career Center data base.” What did you do as an intern at Pulse Therapeutics? “Participated in the design of the electrical component of the device.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Versatile” What was challenging about your internship? “Multi-­‐tasking” THE SCOOP Pulse Therapeutics is a company based on stroke technology, developing their patent-­‐
pending technology to control sub-­‐micron, biologically-­‐safe iron particles to affect the fluid dynamics of drug delivery. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Multi-­‐disciplinary skills ”
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Katherine Bliss (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Executive Creative Intern, Department: Creative Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” THE SCOOP Radar Pictures is an independent production company that finances, acquires and produces films for the global marketplace. NEED TO KNOW Location: Los Angeles, CA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Creative INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April Responsible Endowments Coalition| endowmentethics.org •
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Name Withheld (2012) Research and Communications Intern Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. REC has a small number of full-­‐time staff (all of whom are smart, passionate, fun, and very conscious of helping interns get the most out of their experiences), so I was given actual responsibility and long-­‐term projects.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I was already familiar with REC because I attended their national conference in 2009 and had worked with them on a responsible investment campaign at Wash U.” What did you do as an intern at Responsible Endowments Coalition? “Overhauled resources such as REC's student handbook, community investment guide, and guide on committees on investor responsibility; Conducted a survey investigating university administrators' perceptions of responsible investment ” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Getting insight into REC's broader strategy and campaign building; Being part of an organization made up of young people who are intelligent, passionate, and dedicated to transforming current economic models” What was challenging about your internship? “REC is a small organization with a big vision, so there was always lots of work for everyone to do, which could be stressful sometimes. The rest of the staff often worked long hours, although we were strongly encouraged to stick to 40 hours a week.” THE SCOOP The Responsible Endowments Coalition (REC) works to build and unify the college and university-­‐based responsible investment movement, both by educating and empowering a diverse network of individuals to act on their campuses, and by fostering a national network for collective action. NEED TO KNOW Location: Brooklyn, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Show that you understand REC's vision and how your past experiences (whatever they may be!) relate to it. Show that you're excited about the work and passionate about transformative change that pursues social and environmental justice.”
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Name Withheld (2014) Intern Part-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “No.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I was recommended through a contact at my other internship.” What did you do as an intern at Rocio Romero LLC? “I did PR/Marketing, putting together things for her new website.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “It was paid and the market research was along the lines of what I wanted to do.” What was challenging about your internship? “I didn't know anything about architecture.” THE SCOOP Rocio Romero offers a range of modern architectural design services including residential, commercial and prefabricated design. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: June “Send her your resume.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Global Trade Marketing Intern, Department: Global Trade Marketing Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. The internship experience is greatly variable depending on both you and your manager. I, fortunately, had a great manager who was receptive to my desire to take on projects and have real responsibilities. She included me in everything she did and gave me projects of my own.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Sent in my resume through Reebok.com and interviewed over the phone.” THE SCOOP The Rockport Company produces footwear and operates stores in the United States and 66 countries around the world. Today, it is a subsidiary of Adidas NEED TO KNOW Location: Canton, MA Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Human Resources, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April Ronald McDonald House of Metropolitan St. Louis| rmhcstl.com •
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Name Withheld (2011) Public Relations and Marketing Intern, Department: Communications Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It is a fun, friendly environment. The staff take their work seriously and get a lot done.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I went to a Career Fair and gave my resume to the representative. It was passed along and I was contacted for an interview.” What did you do as an intern at Ronald McDonald House of Metropolitan St. Louis? “Wrote content for brochures, flyers and listings. Wrote articles for magazine. Created flyers and brochures using InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Edited all material as well. Worked with rmhcstl.com web design. Updated social media.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I was learning a great deal while helping a good cause. The staff was also very nice.” THE SCOOP Ronald McDonald House of Metropolitan St. Louis provides housing for families who have seriously ill children being treated at area hospitals and other local medical facilities. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March RWTH Aachen University| www.rwth-­‐aachen.de •
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Hiu Yue Monatrice Lam (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Research Assistant, Department: Institute of Physical Chemistry Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I was given a research project that was relevant to the overarching goal of my research group. My supervisor provided guidance and allowed me to work on my project independently. I also got to meet students from other universities enrolled in this program.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I went to the UROP International website and applied to the project I was most interested in and that matched my skill set, in early January.” What did you do as an intern at RWTH Aachen University? “I did research to test if a particular mixed ionic and electronic conductor had a stable structure under different conditions. This included synthesizing the material and testing it with instruments like an X-­‐Ray Diffractometer.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I got to meet people in my research group and students from other universities in North America who were also in my program. I was given a lot of trust and independence to finish my project. My work schedule was very flexible so I got to travel on weekends.” What was challenging about your internship? “It took time to be accustomed to the instruments used in my research project. There was also a language barrier. Even though most people around me could speak English, they usually talked to each other in German, so I felt a little left out sometimes.” THE SCOOP With 260 institutes in nine faculties, RWTH Aachen University is one of Europe’s leading institutions for science and research NEED TO KNOW Location: Aachen, Germany Region: International Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “Apply in early January before the deadline. Also check the box to apply for the scholarship. Read up on some scholarly articles about your project before writing a statement of why you are interested in the project.”
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Taylor Epskamp (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Summer Analyst, Department: Marketing Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Good exposure to the business environment. Ability to create your own projects towards the end of the summer.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Applied to the Skandalaris program and interviewed with the firm.” What did you do as an intern at Sendouts? “I entered data approximately 50% of the time. For the other 50%, I wrote blog posts, conducted market research and data analysis, and wrote reports for the marketing department.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed gaining exposure from all departments within the business and taking advantage of the office's flexibility to work in areas of greater interest.” What was challenging about your internship? “The most challenging part of this internship was doing data entry for consecutive days and sometimes weeks. This can be very discouraging for someone looking to expand their horizons in the business world.” THE SCOOP Sendouts is a leading provider of online job placement, applicant tracking and recruiting management software solutions for professional recruiters. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Start early and call up any friends of your parents to schedule informational interviews before you actually start looking for an internship.”
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Jennifer Locke (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Program Coordinator, Department: Program Coordinators Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I searched via the Internet for an internship that I wanted and that went along with my studies. After finding Shambhala Mountain Center, I applied and was offered a job.” What did you do as an intern at Shambhala Mountain Center? “Shambhala Mountain Center offers various retreat programs like Buddhist, Yoga, & Catholic mysticism classes. My responsibilities involved coordinating and communicating with the teachers of each program and various departments at SMC.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed living in the middle of beautiful Colorado within a very tight-­‐knit community of staff members. This organization has programming for interns and summer volunteers, ranging from classes about basic philosophy of Buddhism to mic nights.” What was challenging about your internship? “Shambhala Mountain Center is located 8,000 feet above sea level. Adjusting to this type of environment was slightly difficult at the beginning of my internship, but they have enough resources to help you through the process.” THE SCOOP The Shambhala Mountain Center is located in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. The center hosts regular Shambhala Training programs as well as yoga instruction, leadership training, children's programs, and retreats, which last from a week to several months. NEED TO KNOW Location: Red Feather Lakes, CO Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Communications, Development, Information Technology, Marketing, Operations, Planning, Promotions, Public Relations, Research & Development, Sales, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Make sure you are truly enthusiastic about applying.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Legal Intern Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I wrote her an email introducing myself and explaining the position I was looking for. She was not actively hiring interns, but was happy to have me.” THE SCOOP Sherri Donovan & Associates, P.C. is a law firm which practices in all areas of Matrimonial and Family Law and also offers mediation and parenting coordination services. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April Simande| simande.com •
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Name Withheld (2012) Design Intern, Department: Design Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Working at a young startup is an amazing environment because it is pretty small and fast-­‐paced. You can find yourself working on anything from marketing to designing company T-­‐shirts to programming a website.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Had connections from a previous internship with whom I reached out to over winter break.” What did you do as an intern at Simande? “Did Web & print design, animation; conducted interviews and researched” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Everything! Engaging work, extremely personable team, working in NYC, gaining experience, skills & knowledge.” What was challenging about your internship? “Learning to do things I hadn't done before (animate in a new program, code for the Web, design for the Web).” THE SCOOP Simande provides full-­‐service website design and development to its clients. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Creative, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December “Network, network, network!”
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Jessica Yeung (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Design Intern, Department: Design Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I got to work on all kinds of projects from the beginning brainstorming phases to final edits. The internship served as a great experience for what working at a small branding firm would be like.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “My professor forwarded everyone with my same major an email because she used to work there. There is also another alum currently working there.” What did you do as an intern at Simple Truth? “I participated in various design assignments, such as logo and icon explorations, concept development for print collateral, and also final edits for print pieces.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “All my mentors in this internship were very willing to answer questions and encouraged me to participate in various design assignments.” What was challenging about your internship? “It was difficult getting used to working with a team of other designers, writers and account managers. In the classroom, you worked on projects alone. However, for the internship, at least three different people from each team worked together to create a cohesive project.” THE SCOOP Simple Truths is one of the leading providers of inspirational gift books designed to reinforce core values. NEED TO KNOW Location: Chicago, IL Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Creative INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Personalize your cover letter and definitely send a handwritten Thank You note. This pretty much applies for any internship. The little things set you a part from everyone else.”
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Name Withheld (2012) 3D Digitization Intern, Department: Office of Exhibits Central Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. The Smithsonian Institution is a really great place to intern because they have really great programming for interns, and Washington DC is packed with interns in the summer!” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Visited the facilities and then communicated with Intern Coordinator via email.” What did you do as an intern at Smithsonian Institution? “Digitized the Smithsonian archive with 3D scanning. Worked with 3D modeling software to process 3D scan data to be 3D printed or used in interactive digital exhibits within the Smithsonian museums.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The office environment was really fun and the interns were given a lot of responsibilities.” What was challenging about your internship? “There is a pretty steep learning curve to using 3D software and it's difficult to learn 3 or 4 different software while working on projects in the software in just 10 weeks.” THE SCOOP The Smithsonian Institute consists of 19 museums, 156 affiliate museums and nine research centers. The Smithsonian is committed to enlarging our shared understanding of the mosaic that is our national identity by providing authoritative experiences that connect us to our history and our heritage as Americans, and to promoting innovation, research and discovery in science. NEED TO KNOW Location: Washington, D.C. Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Administrative INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “I think that the key to interning at Smithsonian is to fill out the Smithsonian wide application early and then to stay in contact with the intern coordinator of the department you want to work at, as well as with the supervisors of the office you're interested in.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Microbiology Intern, Department: Medical Microbiology Laboratory Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Students must be South Dakota residents to apply for this internship.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Applied online after doing a few web searches for summer internships.” What did you do as an intern at South Dakota Department of Health? “I completed West Nile Virus surveillance and lab work for the entire state of South Dakota.” THE SCOOP The South Dakota Department of Health works to promote, protect and improve the health and well-­‐being of all South Dakotans. NEED TO KNOW Location: Pierre, SD Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February St. Louis County Circuit Court| stlouisco.com/YourGovernment/CountyDepartments/StLouisCou
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Alice Merrill (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Court Advocate, Department: Domestic Violence Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Working as a Domestic Violence Court Advocate is rewarding because, despite its occasional difficulties, your job is always to help people out in their own trying times.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I found my internship by chance via a program-­‐wide email to WGSS majors. I hadn't been seeking out anything like it, but paying attention to the opportunities given ended up being a great experience.” What did you do as an intern at St. Louis County Circuit Court? “I would attend Domestic Violence dockets at the courthouse in Clayton and assist those who were petitioning for an Order of Protection against an abuser. Duties included safety planning with individuals, referral to community resources and assistance with paperwork.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the sense of really making a difference in my own community and helping others navigate the often confusing and intimidating legal system.” What was challenging about your internship? “DV Court can be challenging because one is confronted with other people's diverse and difficult problems on a daily basis. It can be hard to remain stoic, but these situations teach you how to be calm in high-­‐stress situations.” THE SCOOP The St. Louis County Circuit Court comprises of 20 circuit judges who oversee the St. Louis County's court issues. NEED TO KNOW Location: Clayton, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Administrative INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “In the WGSS department, Prof. Ake offers a widely praised class on DV issues and affords students the opportunity to train for the position during the year.”
St. Louis County Domestic Violence Court| stlouisco.com/YourGovernment/CountyDepartments/StLouisCou
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Name Withheld (2013) Intern, Department: Domestic Violence Court Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It was an amazing opportunity to work in the field of domestic violence. I learned how to advocate for victims and learned a lot about the legal issues surrounding domestic violence and orders of protection.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “At the Career Center, I spoke to an advisor to come up with a list of people to network with and ideas on how to network. I found out that an adviser to one of my student groups was the Volunteer Specialist at the Domestic Violence Court and contacted her.” What did you do as an intern at St. Louis County Domestic Violence Court? “I advocated for petitioners by giving them support, legal information, safety planning and community referrals in court, in the filing office and by phone. I reviewed and assessed files for court. I helped coordinate volunteer training.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “It was a great opportunity to learn how to do advocacy for victims, which really made me feel like I was making a difference. It also provided me with the opportunity to learn more about social work and law -­‐ areas that I wish to study later on.” What was challenging about your internship? “The issue that we worked with could get very heavy at times. Some days were frustrating because the system itself fails and we were unable to provide help to some petitioners. Also, the training process to become an advocate took a lot of time.” THE SCOOP The St. Louis County Domestic Violence Court was created to increase safety for victims and their children, increase accountability for offenders and establish a coordinated community response to domestic violence from the justice system and partner agencies. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Have a genuine interest in domestic violence.”
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Lacey Vogel (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Volunteer, Department: Child Care Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I enjoyed being involved in the Crisis Nursery because there is always something different to do on a day-­‐to-­‐day basis. It was also extremely rewarding being able to make a difference in a child's life.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I emailed the supervisor in charge of the organization and she let me come in and do an informal interview. We talked about what I wanted to get out of the internship and how I would be able to get an educational experience out of working at the nursery.” What did you do as an intern at St. Louis Crisis Nursery? “I helped take care of and play with the children who come into the Crisis Nursery every day. I also help with getting food prepared, cleaning the center, and helped the other interns around the office. We also organized arts and crafts activities, as well as outside excursions.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed helping the children the most because most are in need of extra attention in their lives. It was nice to help the children at an individual level and show them that you really do care about their wants and needs.” What was challenging about your internship? “The most challenging part was having to leave at the end of the day. The children got attached very easily, and they did not like when you must pack up and go home.” THE SCOOP St. Louis Crisis Nursery is committed to preventing child abuse and neglect. Their services include short term care for young children, community outreach and awareness, advocacy for children, crisis resolution and much more. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Creative, Human Resources INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Getting involved during the school year as a volunteer would be a great idea in helping to decide if the Crisis Nursery is the right organization for you.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Student Intern for Building Renovation Part-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “No. It was a one-­‐time summer internship to help prepare the Hillel for moving to a new office space.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Applied via CAREERlink and met in person with employer.” What did you do as an intern at St. Louis Hillel? “Assisted the Hillel in organizing the building for moving into new quarters. Boxed, sorted, and organized their possessions.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The staff were all very nice, and I had the freedom to choose when I worked.” What was challenging about your internship? “It was mostly heavy lifting, but also required me to learn about the program of the Hillel.” THE SCOOP St. Louis Hillel is committed to enabling the more than 2,000 Jewish undergraduate and graduate students across St. Louis to “do Jewish" by offering diverse programs and meaningful Jewish experiences in the areas of Social Justice and Service, Religious Life, Israel, Jewish Culture and Education, and Leadership Development. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Communications INSIDER TIPS Apply by: May “Contact the Hillel directly and ask.”
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Andie Hutner (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Features Intern, Department: Features Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It was a great writing experience, though I had much less to do than I would have liked.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I asked a UCollege professor who worked at the paper if internships were available, and she organized it for me.” What did you do as an intern at St. Louis Post Dispatch? “I wrote features stories and whatever else needed to be done: people profiles, event write-­‐
ups, event previews, TV previews, theater reviews, and so on.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The experience in a newsroom.” What was challenging about your internship? “I never had enough to do so I got bored really easily.” THE SCOOP The St. Louis Post Dispatch is the major city-­‐wide newspaper of St. Louis. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December “Take 'Entertainment Journalism' with Judy Newmark in Ucollege.”
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Cassie Rowland (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) HR -­‐ University Relations Intern, Department: Human Resources/Staff & Talent Sourcing Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” THE SCOOP Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies. Its innovative technologies include reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnological products. NEED TO KNOW Location: Kalamazoo, MI Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Communications, Development, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing, Operations, Public Relations, Research & Development, Sales, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “If you have any specific questions, please reach out to me. I worked with and developed strong relationships with head recruiters around the globe in my HR role, and would be happy to help any students pursuing a role at Stryker.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Editorial Intern, Department: Editorial Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Working at a small company has allowed me to receive the attention and responsibilities that are hard to come by at many places. I gained a substantial amount of knowledge and new skills through hands-­‐on experiences and relationships with my coworkers.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I am interested in working in the field of online fashion journalism, which required me to spend a significant amount of time researching companies and internship programs. I found this program through my own research.” What did you do as an intern at Styleite? “I spent my internship writing multiple fashion news and style-­‐related articles, as well as taking an active part in working towards implementing innovative methods for the company's development.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of my internship, primarily the responsibilities and independence that I was granted because of my ability to research and write. I also enjoyed the credit I received for my own articles.” What was challenging about your internship? “The most challenging part of the internship was learning the ins-­‐and-­‐outs of the field.” THE SCOOP Styleite is a news and opinion blog for the fashion industry. Coverage includes runway, retail, beauty, and media. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Public Relations, Sales INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “The best way to become a part of Styleite is to passionate about fashion and style news, and to work towards collecting an extensive and high quality writing portfolio.”
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Name Withheld (2011) Research fellow, Department: Molecular Genetics Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Great research experience at a top 20 medical school. The program director is extremely friendly and helpful, and the program accommodations are great. Great opportunity to also meet other college kids from all over the country doing research.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Learned about the internship through a friend who had participated. Went on the website, applied, and got accepted.” What did you do as an intern at Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship? “Worked in a research lab conducting experiments.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Spent the summer living with other kids in the program. I met a lot of really great people.” What was challenging about your internship? “The work was very challenging. Understanding the science and learning how to successfully run experiments.” THE SCOOP The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program at the University of Texas Southwestern Graduate School is an intensive summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for careers in biomedical research. NEED TO KNOW Location: Dallas, TX Region: South Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “This program is really for people interested in research (PhD or MD/PhD). If you're simply a pre-­‐med student trying to get research experience, you should apply to the very similar undergraduate medical research fellows program (SUMR) program.”
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Name Withheld (2013) Lab Assistant, Department: Cell Bio and Physio Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “No. It is a little too restrictive because you are not allowed to take classes or have another job on the side. In addition, there are no other benefits besides the stipend.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I went to an information session, filled out forms, and worked on an abstract with my mentor and PI.” What did you do as an intern at Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship? “I basically cloned my inserts from an expression/shuttle vector into a TAP tag in order to determine the different proteins/effectors the inserts interacted with.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed learning new protocols.” What was challenging about your internship? “It was difficult to get things to work and it took a long time for the preparation stages.” THE SCOOP The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program at Washington University in St. Louis provides students an opportunity to experience basic biological and biomedical research. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Make sure you work on the abstract with your mentor and PI (make sure they read and edit it). Start early.”
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Name Withheld (2013) Trainee, Department: China Trade Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” THE SCOOP The Talal Abu-­‐Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-­‐Org) is one of the largest Arab group of professional service firms in the fields of accounting, consultancy, human resources, e-­‐
commerce and Intellectual Property. NEED TO KNOW Location: Amman, Jordan Region: International Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Marketing, Promotions INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March Target Corporation| target.com •
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Stacey Hoffman (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Business Analyst Intern, Department: Retail Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. This internship has been a great learning experience. You have the opportunity to work with many different types of people and solve business problems. You are also given great training and exposure to the retail industry.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I spoke with a Target representative at the Career Fair and also attended their info session in the fall. I also met with a Career Advisor to make sure that my resume and cover letter were representative of my accomplishments. I applied via CAREERlink.” What did you do as an intern at Target Corporation? “The majority of the summer was spent working with a small team solving a company problem. I also spent time analyzing sales reports and learning about industry financials.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Target's culture is wonderful. Everyone is extremely friendly and happy to help with any problems. I had a great time interacting with other team members, helping to pick out products, and gaining a greater understanding of the retail industry.” What was challenging about your internship? “Most of the project was spent working with a small team of other interns. Although I greatly enjoyed learning and collaborating with my team, it was sometimes a little challenging to make sure everyone's skills meshed well.” THE SCOOP Target’s mission is to be the preferred shopping destination by delivering outstanding value, continuous innovation and an exceptional guest experience by consistently fulfilling their “Expect More. Pay Less.” brand promise. To support this mission, they are guided by commitments to great value, the community, diversity and the environment. NEED TO KNOW Location: Minneapolis, MN Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Creative, Finance, Marketing, Operations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “Attend the career fair and info sessions. It always helps to have a point of contact within an organization. Don't be afraid to reach out and send a few e-­‐mails with questions. Everyone at Target is more than willing to help you out.”
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Lily Cheng (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Operations Coordinator, Department: Institute Operations Team Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It is a good opportunity to learn more about Teach For America, and see first-­‐hand the new corps member experience. The internship also provides free transportation, housing, and food.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Applied online.” What did you do as an intern at Teach For America? “I worked on the Los Angeles Institute team, coordinating transportation and special events for 600 Corps members and staff at Teach For America.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the opportunity to meet and talk to Corps members and to learn more about their experience at Teach For America” THE SCOOP Teach For America was founded with the belief that all children deserve great access to education. Teach For America is committed to eliminating education inequality through a strong corps of recent college graduates who teach for two years in rural and urban schools. NEED TO KNOW Location: Los Angeles, CA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Operations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December Three Squares Inc.| threesquaresinc.com •
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Alexandra Ames (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Communications Intern, Department: Marketing Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. This has been a wonderful opportunity to get acquainted with the environmental industry. Because I was the only intern, my job was very customized and I was given a lot of responsibility. In addition, the staff were all very nice and concerned about my well-­‐being.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I networked with family to find my connection with Three Squares Inc. Once I heard about them, I contacted the organization's president and scheduled an interview with her while I was home on spring break.” What did you do as an intern at Three Squares Inc.? “My main responsibility was marketing the organization's upcoming event, the Women In Green Forum. I was in charge of their Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts, wrote press releases, sent out email newsletters, etc.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I really enjoyed the great responsibility I was given as a young intern. I felt as though I were an integrated member of the Three Squares team who served an important role in the business.” What was challenging about your internship? “Although I had no marketing experience, I was put in charge of their marketing division and responsible for gaining attendees to their only self-­‐produced event of the year.” THE SCOOP Three Squares International Inc. (TSI) is a globally recognized environmental consulting firm that specializes in developing comprehensive sustainability plans for corporate entities, government agencies and academic institutions. NEED TO KNOW Location: Santa Monica, CA Region: West Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Marketing INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “They hire only when they need extra help. It is a very small company (only 3 full-­‐time employees), so getting an internship here is hard. However, if you do get one, it is a very welcoming environment where they really care about you learning as much as possible.”
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Sophia Borden (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It was relaxed, yet I learned so much.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I looked on the internet for a few weeks, and kept on applying. I then had a phone interview with the boss of this organization and he hired me immediately.” What did you do as an intern at Time's Up!? “I assisted the founder of the organization with emails, donation requests, bike rides and grant writing.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I worked one-­‐on-­‐one with the founder as he taught me about non-­‐profits.” What was challenging about your internship? “Long hours, usually all day into the night.” THE SCOOP TIME'S UP! is a New York City-­‐based not-­‐for-­‐profit direct-­‐action environmental group that uses events and educational programs to promote a more sustainable, less toxic city. NEED TO KNOW Location: Brooklyn, NY Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Be open to new experiences!”
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Jessie Kritt (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Design Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It was a very good opportunity because as a part of a small fashion design company, I was able to learn about every area and see what went into designing, producing and selling a clothing line.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I found my internship through a friend and he directly connected me to the designers. I mainly had to follow up with emails and phone calls to finally get the internship.” What did you do as an intern at Timo Weiland? “It was different every day. There were too many things to list here, but some of the things I did while I wasn't running errands or cleaning were: drawing flats, working on Photoshop, sourcing fabric, making samples, sewing, working at sample sales.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I liked this internship because I never knew what to expect each day and it was always interesting. I really enjoyed working with the other interns and the designers. It was a relaxed working environment.” What was challenging about your internship? “One challenge was that the designers were always very busy, so it was hard to communicate with them sometimes when I had questions. Communication was the biggest challenge.” THE SCOOP Timo Weiland is a designer with his own clothing line. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Creative, Research & Development, Sales INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December “You need to be very easy-­‐going and not worry too much, they give internships to almost anyone who is interested, responsible and easy going.”
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Eva Michaels (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Legal Intern, Department: Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I learned a lot about the legal field and was given many different responsibilities and tasks. I got a lot of contact with the attorney and he personally explained each case and proceeding to me.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Networked with an attorney in order to get the names of attorneys who were looking for interns.” What did you do as an intern at Tom Neuner, Attorney-­‐At-­‐Law? “Edited wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents; researched past cases and legal decisions; filed documents at the courthouse and Secretary of State's office; prepared client reviews” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed working in the legal setting, learning more about the field, and working one-­‐on-­‐one with an experienced attorney.” What was challenging about your internship? “I was expected to have previous knowledge in the legal field.” THE SCOOP Tom Neuner is an Attorney-­‐At-­‐Law located in St. Louis, MO. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Show interest early, have an interest in the legal field, and have some previous experience.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern to the CEO Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. This one in particular is inaccessible. Nevertheless, working with a critical member of a legitimate organization is an amazing life experience. Do it!” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I sent a lot of emails.” What did you do as an intern at Trafalgar Property and Financial Services? “Toured buildings in all regions (including inner city Joburg) with the CEO, engaged in manager meetings, pioneered the relationship with a Green Waste initiative for Trafalgar's buildings country wide, compiled and analyzed property data for investments.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “An great experience in diverse fields.” What was challenging about your internship? “Acclimating to the office environment.” THE SCOOP Trafalgar is a specialist property management and financial services company that provides a comprehensive and world class property management service. NEED TO KNOW Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Region: International INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February Tyson Research Center| tyson.wustl.edu •
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Name Withheld (2012) Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department: Biology Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Good research experience; ability to interact with graduate students, post-­‐docs and professors.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I attended an ecology open house in December, interviewed with potential research mentors, and completed applications for those mentors whom I was interested in.” What did you do as an intern at Tyson Research Center? “Creation of manipulative experiments, sampling of graduate students' experiments, biodiversity surveys of natural ponds.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed working with the graduate students and post-­‐docs, and some of the field work as well.” What was challenging about your internship? “The heat was challenging; the Missouri heat wave did not make this summer internship easy.” THE SCOOP The Tyson Research Center in Eureka, MO, is Washington University in St. Louis' center for ecology and biological preservation studies. NEED TO KNOW Location: Eureka, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December “Express interest early with professors in the biological and ecological sciences.”
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Dustin Palmer (2011) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: East Asian & Pacific/Public Diplomacy Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. An unparalleled look at U.S. diplomacy from inside an Embassy. DoS is known for giving interns real responsibility and I experienced just that.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Looked online, talked with friends who did a similar internship.” What did you do as an intern at U.S. Department of State? “I was based in the Public Diplomacy office of US Embassy Suva. While there, I did education outreach initiatives, worked on a strategic media databook and wrote prepared remarks for the Ambassador. I did projects in the consular, executive, and political sections too.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Living and learning in a country far different than our own.” What was challenging about your internship? “The challenge of being 17 hours ahead of CST and in relative isolation.” THE SCOOP The U.S. Department of State is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries. NEED TO KNOW Location: Suva, Fiji Region: International Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Development, General Counsel, Human Resources, Public Relations, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: October “Apply early (deadline is usually early November for a summer internship) and use the personal statement wisely.”
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Erin Humphries (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intelligence Operations Intern, Department: Bureau of Intelligence and Research Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Being involved with the State Department and having the opportunity to meet people and listen to seminars I wouldn't have the chance to otherwise was great. The people are wonderful and I certainly was not doing busywork.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Apply via USAJobs.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed meeting many fascinating people, going to talks, and learning about how our government made its foreign policy decisions.” What was challenging about your internship? “Adjusting to the environment was hard at first. It was as though people were speaking a different language and fluency took some time.” THE SCOOP The U.S. Department of State is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries. NEED TO KNOW Location: Washington, D.C. Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Administrative, Communications, Development, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations, Planning, Public Relations, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: October “Don't miss the deadline. It's early because clearance takes some time.”
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Katie Ayanian (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Summer Intern, Department: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs/ Office of Iraqi Affairs Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I would recommend interning at the State Department to anyone interested in diplomacy or international relations. Throughout my internship, I learned about the role of the State Department in formulating our nation's foreign policy.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I had heard about State Dept. internships from friends and researched the internship program on the State Dept. website, www.state.gov. I applied for this internship through usajobs.com early in the fall because the application deadline for summer internships was October 1.” What did you do as an intern at U.S. Department of State? “During the course of my internship in the Office of Iraqi Affairs, I helped organize meetings between U.S. government officials and Iraqi government officials, drafted memos to brief State Dept. officials and conducted research on the opportunities available to Iraqi young adults.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The highlights of my internship experience included working in an office with motivated professionals, traveling around D.C. to attend meetings at other governmental organizations, and learning about the political dynamics of a fascinating region of the world.” What was challenging about your internship? “Before the internship began, I had to complete extensive paperwork in order to receive a security clearance. The biggest challenge during my internship was learning the lingo used at the State Department. Almost every person, place and thing had an acronym.” THE SCOOP The U.S. Department of State is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries. NEED TO KNOW Location: Washington, D.C., D.C. Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Communications, Creative, Development, General Counsel, Human Resources, Operations, Planning, Promotions, Public Relations, Research & Development, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: October “Anyone interested in working at the State Dept. should begin the application early in the fall as it is lengthy. In addition, talking with someone who has worked at the State Dept. can help you tailor your application to the Bureaus to which you are applying for a position.”
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Brandon Lucius (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Political/Economic Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. The State Department offers a unique experience for undergraduate students to get directly involved with foreign diplomacy and handle responsibilities that few interns ever have.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Signed up for the State Department's careers newsletter; applied in the fall; had my resume reviewed at the Career Center.” What did you do as an intern at U.S. Department of State? “I handled energy, democracy, and human rights issues, meeting with diplomats in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and tackling day-­‐to-­‐day reporting. I coordinated logistics for an international conference of 20 foreign ministers and planned a regional energy conference.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I had the opportunity to meet great people, many of whom were heads of governments and corporations. Doing hard-­‐hitting work with real-­‐life applications, my days were always interesting and exciting. I followed any of my projects from start to end.” What was challenging about your internship? “I didn't always know what I needed to do in order to complete an assignment. Sometimes a project was handed to me with no explanation, and I had to track down all the details myself. Equally challenging was learning to communicate with our colleagues in the host government.” THE SCOOP The U.S. Department of State is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries. NEED TO KNOW Location: Vilnius, Lithuania Region: International Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, Public Relations INSIDER TIPS Apply by: November “Be flexible! If you are too dead-­‐set on a specific position, your likelihood of landing an internship will be slim. Also, really express your enthusiasm and excitement for working with the State Department and the skills you have to offer.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern, Department: Office of Federal Operations Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I got the opportunity to do a lot of substantive work, which helped me understand what it is like to be a lawyer in the federal government.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I applied via Careerlink.” What did you do as an intern at U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission? “I helped write/organize reports, found data, revised documents.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed having a variety in responsibilities.” What was challenging about your internship? “Some of the tasks can be monotonous.” THE SCOOP The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency charged with enforcing laws prohibiting job discrimination. NEED TO KNOW Location: Washington, D.C. Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Administrative, General Counsel, Information Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Demonstrate your interest in anti-­‐discrimination issues.”
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Name Withheld (2013) Investment Management Intern, Department: New York Regional Office Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. The internship program includes tours and presentations to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, the Federal Reserve, Bloomberg and the Depository Trust Company. It's a great way to get a foot in the door, particularly for students interested in Finance or Law.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I applied online via the SEC website (under the Student tab in the Careers section).” What did you do as an intern at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission? “I examined investment companies and advisors, looking at specific hedge funds, mutual funds, fund of funds and ETF to make sure they complied with federal securities laws.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I liked the education and immersion in the financial world and the opportunity to help interview individual banks and companies.” THE SCOOP The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is a federal agency dedicated to enforcing federal security laws and regulating electronic securities markets. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Finance, Information Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December “There is definitely an assumption of basic financial knowledge, so if you're not in the Business School try to take Introduction to Capital Markets and Introduction to Financial Accounting, if possible. Follow up by calling human resources once you apply.”
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Name Withheld (2014) Intern, Department: Wealth Management Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I learned a lot about the financial world. It gave me a great introduction to finance and confirmed that this was something that I want to do.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I talked to family and friends to find opportunities.” What did you do as an intern at UBS? “Found research on companies, did work for clients, talked to clients,” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I learned a lot about finance and asset allocation, which really was interesting to learn about” What was challenging about your internship? “I had to work hard to find some companies that I researched, it was difficult to understand everything at first because I knew very little” THE SCOOP UBS is a Swiss global financial services company headquartered in Basel and Zürich, Switzerland, which provides investment banking, asset management, and wealth management services for private, corporate, and institutional clients worldwide, as well as retail clients in Switzerland. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Finance INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December “Work hard, have confidence.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern, Department: Youth Centre Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Yes I would; however this internship is only available to students who are members of GlobeMed, a student group on campus. It is a great way to see first hand the challenges of health work in a developing country.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I got it through GlobeMed, which is a partner/ funder organization to the organization I worked with.” What did you do as an intern at Uganda Development and Health Associates? “I worked with and did a comprehensive evaluation of the Youth Centre on its many programs including HIV counseling and testing, peer educator program, sexual health education school outreach program, and income generating activities.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The opportunity to work on things I learned about in class. In the US an internship would have given me far more desk work and menial tasks.” What was challenging about your internship? “Adjusting to Ugandan culture, lifestyle, and food.” THE SCOOP Uganda Development and Health Associates is a rural based organization dedicated to serving the poor and vulnerable members in Iganga district, in Busoga Sub Region, Eastern Uganda NEED TO KNOW Location: Iganga, Uganda Region: International INSIDER TIPS Apply by: December “Be a passionate member of GlobeMed.”
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Name Withheld (2013) Global Health Leadership Intern, Department: Headquarters Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It has independent work with responsibility that helps you learn while contributing to the organization and the education of others. It also is flexible to many interests within public health and provides room to develop other skills such as artistic and writing skills.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Found the website, sent cover letter and resume, was invited over email to send writing samples and three recommendations, was invited over email for an interview.” What did you do as an intern at Unite For Sight? “I researched and wrote educational courses for public health training. I also created marketing images for the website about eye health, and drew diagrams to assist educational materials and helped eye clinics explain surgeries and health issues to illiterate patients.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I had the responsibility of creating my own educational materials, and I worked on a variety of other creative projects by speaking up about my experience in art. I learned a great deal about public health and running a non-­‐profit, while also contributing useful materials.” What was challenging about your internship? “It included a lot of independent work and little direction. Also, creating diagrams involved a great deal of collaboration and working for a client, which were both learning experiences for me.” THE SCOOP Unite For Sight® is a non-­‐profit organization that empowers communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness. NEED TO KNOW Location: New Haven, CT Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Apply early and show passion and the ability to work hard without someone directing you all the time.”
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Name Withheld (2014) Undergraduate Research Intern (REU), Department: Chemical and Biological Engineering Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Overall, it was a good experience doing research and working with faculty at a school that I wouldn't normally have worked with.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Sent application.” What did you do as an intern at University of Alabama? “I wrote a literature review and preliminary studies investigating the utility of atmospheric concentration and flux technology for monitoring activities at geologic CO2 sequestration sites.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The faculty at the University of Alabama was very nice to work with, the research experience was very valuable, and the visits to regional institutions such as Oak Ridge National Laboratory were educational.” What was challenging about your internship? “Keeping up with deadlines.” THE SCOOP The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. NEED TO KNOW Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Region: South INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Apply to a lot of different opportunities.”
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Sarah Negron (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Freshman Coordinator, Department: Office of Civic Engagement Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. As Freshman Coordinator, I gained experience interacting with high school rising sophomores from diverse backgrounds. This internship provided opportunities for routine office work, event planning and organization, and mentorship opportunities with students.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I attended the Collegiate Scholars program when I was in high school and received an email about summer employment through the Alumni Email Listserv.” What did you do as an intern at University of Chicago Collegiate Scholars Program? “I served as a social/academic mentor and go-­‐to person for rising high school sophomores taking college-­‐level courses on the University of Chicago campus. I was the middleman between the office staff/administration and the students.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the social aspect. I loved working with people and I was able to interact one-­‐on-­‐one and in groups with the students. I had an impact on their academic goals as well as college prep experience.” What was challenging about your internship? “Being able to check in with 35 students one-­‐on-­‐one within a 6 week period to ensure they had no serious problems adjusting to the college environment. Ensuring their academic challenges were not met with defeat on either side.” THE SCOOP University of Chicago Collegiate Scholars Program a three-­‐year program that aims to prepare talented Chicago Public Schools students in grades 10-­‐12 for admission and success at the nation’s top colleges and universities. NEED TO KNOW Location: Chicago, IL Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: May “Email [email protected] in April to see if there are any summer employment opportunities available. Submit a resume and cover letter as well.”
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Aaron Huang (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Undergraduate Researcher, Department: Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Doing research at other universities is a good opportunity to prepare for graduate school.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I did some Google searches and applied to a few REU programs.” What did you do as an intern at University of Minnesota Materials Research Science and Engineering Center? “I synthesized and characterized various polymers.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Laboratory experience.” What was challenging about your internship? “Presenting my research and data.” THE SCOOP The University of Minnesota MRSEC enables important areas of future technology, ranging from biomedicine, separations, and plastic electronics to security, renewable energy, and information technology. NEED TO KNOW Location: Minneapolis, MN Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development, INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “Apply early and be specific about what type of project you want to work on.”
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Name Withheld (2013) Production/Product Development Intern, Department: Production/Product Development Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. They allow you many responsibilities to truly figure out what the field is about.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I had the same internship last summer and was offered it again.” What did you do as an intern at Urban Outfitters? “I spoke to overseas vendors, worked about samples, met with design and buying.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I had a lot of responsibilities and my bosses allowed me to do numerous different tasks.” What was challenging about your internship? “It was difficult not to be paid.” THE SCOOP Urban Outfitters owns and operates five retail brands: Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain, and BHLDN. NEED TO KNOW Location: Philadelphia, PA Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Architecture, Communications, Creative, Development, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing, Operations, Planning, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: November “Apply early, in November.”
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Scott Pettit (2011) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern In Service, Department: Campus Ministry Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Great way to give back to a community that gave me so much over my four years at Wash. U.” THE SCOOP Washington University in St. Louis -­‐ Catholic Student Center is a house of Catholic formation and a community of hospitality to students of all faiths. The Catholic Student Center strives -­‐ through education, service, and a worshipping community that seeks to know and become Christ. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April Washington University in St. Louis -­‐ Department of Political Science| crisp.wustl.edu/Brians_Site/D.I.R.T..html •
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John Golightly (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Research Assistant, Department: Political Science Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. Professor Crisp is a wonderful mentor to work under. The research is interesting and Professor Crisp encourages your own curiosity in the subjects.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I simply maintained contact with Professor Crisp about the possibility of helping him with his research this summer until he knew it would be a possibility.” What did you do as an intern at Washington University in St. Louis -­‐ Department of Political Science? “I read through journal articles and current research on the relevant subjects and created annotated bibliographies. I also sat and spoke with Dr. Crisp about the projects and discussed my findings and their relationship to his work.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the flexibility of the opportunity and the ability to work on campus. I also enjoyed the subject matter. I took one of his classes on the subject during the previous year.” What was challenging about your internship? “The work involved much independent study and this was at times difficult because of the lack of direction.” THE SCOOP The Department of Political Science at Washington University in St. Louis is recognized for their strengths in theory, methods, and the rigorous combination of the two. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, KY Region: South Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “It is important to maintain respectful and positive relationships with your professors if you want to work as a research assistant for one of them.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Research Assistant, Department: Early Emotional Development Program, Dept. of Psychiatry Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. To psychology students, this is a good way to get research experience.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Emailed professors at WashU for available research assistant positions.” What did you do as an intern at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine? “Monitored and helped administer psychology research and processed data.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I gained experience.” What was challenging about your internship? “Long periods with data entry or monitoring were dull.” THE SCOOP Washington University School of Medicine is a leader in advancing health through outstanding clinical care, innovative research and the education of tomorrow's biomedical leaders. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March Washington University iGEM| 2011.igem.org/Team:WashU •
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Name Withheld (2012) researcher, Department: Biology Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It was a great chance to gain experience working in a lab.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I applied to the group.” What did you do as an intern at Washington University iGEM? “I worked in a lab to try to get yeast to express beta carotene.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The chance to work with students and create our very own project supervised by ourselves.” What was challenging about your internship? “Designing the project and getting things to work in the lab itself” THE SCOOP The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition is a worldwide Synthetic Biology competition aimed at undergraduate university students. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “You really just need to apply and be enthusiastic about it.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Treasurer/Researcher, Department: Synthetic Biology Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Attended an information session, then filled out an application” What did you do as an intern at Washington University iGEM? “I worked with a team of undergraduates to introduce the Beta-­‐Carotene pathway and Beta-­‐
Ionone pathway into yeast using the Biobrick format standard.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “This internship let me experience from start to end how to successfully design and run an experiment with intended results.” What was challenging about your internship? “We had to propose and design a plausible experiment and finish within 10 weeks.” THE SCOOP The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition is a worldwide Synthetic Biology competition aimed at undergraduate university students. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “Be eager to learn”
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Name Withheld (2012) Research Assistant, Department: Psychology Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I already knew the professor, because I had been working there for over a year.” What did you do as an intern at Washington University in St. Louis? “I got to work closely with one of the graduate studies on the development of her newest study. I helped create the stimuli and was given the experimenter role for the summer. I also helped train the new research assistants and recruited participants for the studies.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I liked having more responsibility and working independently from the other research assistants.” What was challenging about your internship? “That sometimes the stimuli wouldn't work and that my graduate student was out of the country for the summer was challenging because I had to fix some issues myself without knowing the operating systems.” THE SCOOP Washington University in St. Louis is an American research institutions that is dedicated to challenging its faculty and students to seek new knowledge and greater understanding of an ever-­‐changing, multicultural world. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Apply to work in the lab during the school year.”
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Name Withheld (2013) ER Student Worker, Department: Employer Relations Part-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It was a flexible, relaxed internship which was a good supplement to a summer course.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I applied on CAREERLink and interviewed upon request.” What did you do as an intern at Washington University in St. Louis -­‐ Career Center? “Data entry, special projects.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The flexibility and friendly environment.” What was challenging about your internship? “Nothing was particularly challenging about this internship.” THE SCOOP Washington University in St. Louis -­‐ Career Center supports their students and alumni as they transform their passions, education, and skills into purposeful career paths by teaching lifelong career development strategies and by connecting their diverse students, alumni, and employers. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Marketing, Planning, Public Relations, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Send a thank you note upon completion of interview.”
Washington University in St. Louis -­‐ Cognitive Control and Psychopathology Laboratory| ccpweb.wustl.edu •
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Name Withheld (2013) Research Assistant, Department: Psychology Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. If you are interested in seeing the practical applications of a major, research is definitely the way to go. You will also learn more about your field that can help you in your academic studies and classes.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I spoke to a professor, expressed interest, tried it out (for credit during the spring semester).” What did you do as an intern at Washington University in St. Louis -­‐ Cognitive Control and Psychopathology Laboratory? “I tested a new software program that was written by a postdoc who used to be there several years ago to process fMRI data to ultimately have it be analyzed for a functional connectivity study (brain).” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I was able to combine my PNP interest will skills I learned in Computer Science -­‐ it also definitely helped me find my passion for problem-­‐solving with Computer Science.” What was challenging about your internship? “My supervisor and I were the only ones in the lab who really dealt with neuroimaging and neuroimaging analysis. That being said, when my supervisor was away, I had no one to go to for help and therefore had to troubleshoot on my own.” THE SCOOP Washington University in St. Louis -­‐ Cognitive Control and Psychopathology Laboratory studies how humans exert control over their thoughts and behavior, and how this control can break down NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March “Show interest with your professors, and take a class with a professor who's lab you might be interested in.”
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Name Withheld (2014) Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department: Chemistry Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I was getting paid to learn and experience science in action. It was a great experience.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I worked for my first semester chemistry professor. I emailed him asking about finding research positions and got the job.” What did you do as an intern at Washington University in St. Louis -­‐ Department of Chemistry? “I grew soybeans and wheatgrass and determined various cross-­‐links between proteins in their cell walls. I also did a lot of reading about NMR and the machines themselves.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I never had a job where I was paid to learn the entire summer. I really enjoyed it.” What was challenging about your internship? “As a rising sophomore, there were not a ton of people that I knew staying in St. Louis this summer. I would sometimes get lonely. There were also times during the summer that were slow in the lab.” THE SCOOP Washington University in St. Louis -­‐ Department of Chemistry provides education and research in the fields of biological, organic or physical chemistry. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “Talk to professors you really like and see what they are researching. It never hurts to ask if they take undergraduate researchers if they are doing work that interests you.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Undergraduate Researcher, Department: Media and Machines Lab Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It was a good learning experience and I enjoyed my work.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I emailed a professor and inquired about research opportunities.” What did you do as an intern at Washington University in St. Louis Media and Machines Lab? “I developed a feature for a software program that models proteins.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed learning C++ and Python.” What was challenging about your internship? “The learning curve and familiarizing myself with the project details were a prerequisite for doing my project.” THE SCOOP The Media and Machines Lab are a part of the Computer Science Department at Washington University in St. Louis dedicated to the study of the Graphics, Vision, and Robotics group. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Email professors asking about research opportunities.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Student Researcher, Department: DBBS/Cardiology Full-­‐time, Paid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I got a sense for how research was really done, and learned that the most important factor was not how much information I had memorized in the classroom, but how readily I could apply new concepts.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I began contacting my research mentor in the fall.” What did you do as an intern at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine? “I quantified lipid levels in tissues of wild-­‐type mice, and mice with a condition known as NPC1 disease, looking for differences between the two.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I got a sense for how research was really done, and learned that the most important factor was not how much information I had memorized in the classroom, but how readily I could apply new concepts.” What was challenging about your internship? “Adjusting to a typical weekday work schedule.” THE SCOOP Washington University School of Medicine will lead in advancing human health through outstanding clinical care, innovative research and the education of tomorrow's leaders in biomedicine. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Contact multiple professors in the fall, and don't be afraid to show off your enthusiasm. If they know you're passionate but don't have room in their lab, they can always recommend you to colleagues.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Undergraduate Researcher, Department: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I would definitely recommend working in a lab to all engineering students because it gives you hands-­‐on experience that you would not typically get in your undergraduate experience.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I met with the PI in my lab to discuss working on my project over the summer.” What did you do as an intern at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine? “I worked on constructing a sequence of DNA as well as obtaining a protein that could be used in single molecule experiments with a highly technical device called 'magnetic tweezers.'” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I was able to improve on the progress I had made during the past semester much more quickly because I was spending more time working during the day. I was also able to take on a new project of working towards protein purification.” What was challenging about your internship? “The internship was challenging because I was essentially working on my own project so it was very independent and I had to figure out what questions to ask and what steps to take to successfully accomplish my project.” THE SCOOP Washington University School of Medicine will lead in advancing human health through outstanding clinical care, innovative research and the education of tomorrow's leaders in biomedicine. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Do not get discouraged if you feel like you have applied for many internships and have not gotten any, just keep contacting people about opportunities.”
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Eric Sitterley (2012) (I'm willing to be a resource!) COMPASS Intern, Department: Psychiatry, Weight management and Eating Disorders Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It gave me an idea of what work would be like in a research position. Understanding the daily work has helped me to whittle down what I might want to do in future employment opportunities.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I had email correspondence with someone who worked in the lab. I was then referred to different people for interviews and initial job training.” What did you do as an intern at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine? “Data entry, general tasks, presentations on materials, and other special projects.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Meeting new people and acquiring an understanding of research in a professional setting.” What was challenging about your internship? “I expected to have a more varied task list and expected there to be a more clinical focus in my position, as opposed to just performing data entry/analysis.” THE SCOOP Washington University School of Medicine will lead in advancing human health through outstanding clinical care, innovative research and the education of tomorrow's leaders in biomedicine. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Human Resources, Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “Ask for information. If you find something interesting, ask people in that field or who might have connections. Informational interviews are key to getting quick and needed information about a company, what they do, and what you would do if you were to work there.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Research Assistant, Department: Psychiatry Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I gained valuable research experience in a clinical setting. I was able to interact with and observe patients.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Email and phone contact (I was abroad).” What did you do as an intern at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine? “Did data entry, third-­‐person observation and PCI coding.” THE SCOOP Washington University School of Medicine will lead in advancing human health through outstanding clinical care, innovative research and the education of tomorrow's leaders in biomedicine. NEED TO KNOW Location: St. Louis, MO Region: Midwest Additional internship opportunities: Research & Development INSIDER TIPS Apply by: April “Express interest and state why you are qualified.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Research Intern, Department: Sales Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. There are fantastic connections at WCVB to launch your career as a journalist, anchorman, etc. However, it is extremely hard to get hired as a full-­‐time employee at this station, as many interns only get offers as part-­‐time employees at best upon completion of an internship.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Attended Boston Career Fair Winter 2010-­‐2011.” What did you do as an intern at WCVB TV Boston Channel 5? “Created Excel spreadsheets, used Media Office and Q2 software for qualitative data.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I learned about a unique industry and understood how the broadcast data ratings and shares I looked at affected everyone in the station.” What was challenging about your internship? “The tasks I performed were menial, terribly boring, and I wasn't given enough to do to fill all the hours of the day.” THE SCOOP Weiss & Associates is a premier New York firm that specializes in vehicle and traffic law throughout the state NEED TO KNOW Location: Needham, MA Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Accounting, Administrative, Communications, Marketing, Operations, Promotions, Research & Development, Sales INSIDER TIPS Apply by: January “The easiest way is to apply online through the company website. Your application will get sent straight to HR, and they will very likely set up an interview with you.”
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Name Withheld (2014) Summer Intern, Department: Legal Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It is a good opportunity for someone that wants to go into the legal field but does not know what part. This internship allowed me access to many different specialties in the legal profession.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Met with a Career Advisor and used my network of friends and family.” What did you do as an intern at Weiss and Associates? “I spent two days a week doing office work, most of which was in traffic law. One day a week I went to court and shadowed a lawyer.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I learned a lot of basic skills required by anyone in the legal field. I learned how to fill out basic forms that I will need in any part of law.” THE SCOOP Weiss & Associates is a premier New York firm that specializes in vehicle and traffic law throughout the state. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: March WGBH| wghb.org •
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Kate Margolis (2013) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Promotions & Marketing Intern, Department: Communications/Marketing/ Promotions Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. If you're interested in feeling out what a real job in communications/marketing is like, this is a great internship. WGBH is also a great organization with an amazing reputation. Great work environment.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I met with a Career Advisor, who advised me to apply to a wide array of internships, and to apply for the stipend in time. I was very persistent with WGBH with emails and phone calls. I got it by responding to a Career Center email!” What did you do as an intern at WGBH? “I compiled a daily list of WGBH programs to be submitted to The Boston Globe to be published. I compiled relevant news stories for the day to be emailed to employees. I also did random promotions, and attended some meetings.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “The work environment was great-­‐everyone was really nice. They gave me a lot of independence to work on projects, and I enjoyed taking initiative.” What was challenging about your internship? “A lot of the tasks I had to do were very detail-­‐oriented, and it was hard to get them all down. There also wasn't enough work for me to do all the time, so I had to ask for tasks a lot.” THE SCOOP WGBH-­‐TV, channel 2, is a non-­‐commercial educational public television station located in Boston, Massachusetts. WGBH-­‐TV is a member station of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), and produces more than two-­‐thirds of PBS's national prime time television programming. NEED TO KNOW Location: Boston, MA Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Communications, Creative, Development, Human Resources, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, Research & Development, Sales INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Be persistent!”
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Adrian McLeod (2014) (I'm willing to be a resource!) Intern, Department: Technology Part-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It's a small company, so you get to know everyone. I was given a lot of freedom to explore and try new things. I told them what I was interested in working on and they would find a current and relevant project to work on.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I knew someone in the company.” What did you do as an intern at Wolf Search Solutions? “Most of my work was web development, and I was able to work from home with flexible hours.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Learning by doing.” THE SCOOP As food industry executive placement specialists, Wolf Search Solutions works exclusively with food companies across foodservice, consumer products, specialty channels and ingredient sectors. NEED TO KNOW Location: Mount Laurel, NJ Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Marketing, Technology INSIDER TIPS Apply by: May Women's Microfinance Initiative| wmionline.org •
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Name Withheld (2014) Intern, Department: Data Gathering Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. I had a good experience even though I mostly did grunt work. It was a great environment to work in.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I found the organization online and applied.” What did you do as an intern at Women's Microfinance Initiative? “I put survey data into the computer, edited the website to be more user-­‐friendly and made factbooks concerning the company's work.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I enjoyed the pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.” What was challenging about your internship? “There was a lot of work to do, much of which was boring.” THE SCOOP Women's Microfinance Initiative (WMI)'s mission is to establish village-­‐level loan hubs, administered by local women, to provide capital to rural women in the lowest income brackets in East Africa so that they can engage in income producing activities. NEED TO KNOW Location: Bethesda, MD Region: Northeast Additional internship opportunities: Promotions INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Just apply online and be familiar with the computer program JMP.”
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Name Withheld (2013) Teacher, Department: Ecuador Summer Program 2011 Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “Yes. It is the chance to live and work in a completely different country, have life-­‐changing experiences, and form relationships with people of another culture.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “I researched the organization through the Internet and information from the Career Center, and then applied through the organization's website.” What did you do as an intern at World Teach? “I taught English at La Escuela de Sathya Sai in Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador. I had approximately eighty students in grades K-­‐3 and worked with them Monday through Fridays during school hours.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “I loved teaching my kids. It was hard work, especially because they were so full of energy all the time, but it was all worth it to know that I was contributing to their education and providing an opportunity that might not exist otherwise.” What was challenging about your internship? “It was especially challenging to teach in Ecuador because I was also dealing with living in a different culture, one where I did not know the language or the people.” THE SCOOP WorldTeach is a non-­‐governmental organization that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. NEED TO KNOW Location: Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador Region: International INSIDER TIPS Apply by: November “When applying to organization be sure to emphasize your volunteer experience and your desire to experience a new culture because that is really what this program is all about.”
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Name Withheld (2012) Intern, Department: Fashion Full-­‐time, Unpaid Would you recommend your internship to other students? “No. A summer internship at Wunderlich is a lot of 'go get this...' and little of real PR experience. You learn how to get coffee very well, but do not get a good idea of what a career in PR is like.” What are the steps you took to land your internship? “Networked with family and friends to find out their connections. I did have a NY Advisor through the Career Center, but did not get any interviews through him.” What did you do as an intern at Wunderlich Inc.? “Made a lot of lists of magazine editors, clipped articles about our clients, made loan sheets of products we sent out.” What did you enjoy about your internship? “Got an insight into what Fashion PR is like, which was good for my own knowledge.” What was challenging about your internship? “I did not find the work challenging.” THE SCOOP Wunderlich Inc. is a boutique PR agency in New York. It offers full service consulting, branding and event planning to its clients and specializes in fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and luxury. NEED TO KNOW Location: New York, NY Region: Northeast INSIDER TIPS Apply by: February “Have a connection, but I would not recommend working here.”