Summer Internship Program Brochure
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Summer Internship Program Brochure
2016 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY Kirk’s Global Compass is a cultivated management company that oversees the operational, marketing and sales strategies of the Kirk Family of Businesses. We are a culture of individuals committed to the perfection of our roles and growing the standards of our industry. We are out-of-the-box thinkers that require a high level of performance while managing our work-life balance. We work in a world of accountability at the highest level. We treat our internship process just like our employment process. We are vested in you, so you need to be vested in the process. Our application and interview process is outlined in this brochure and requires you to adhere to the process in its entirety in order to be considered for a position within our organization. WHO? Junior, Senior and MBA students that can devote themselves to the following: We are looking for candidates with the following professional desires and skills: 1. Three-Day Orientation & Project Assignment Marketing/Advertising (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) Public Relations/Communications 2. 10-Week Internship Program Event Planning/Tradeshow Management (Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Social Media Planning 3. Must have a personal email address and laptop with Copywriting/Editing/Blogging wireless internet capabilities Graphic Design and Illustration 4. Ideal candidates have led successful projects and have quality managerial skills Web Design and Programming 5. Understanding of all major social media platforms 1 OUR 2015 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Videography and Animation HOW? Our Application Process: 1. Complete Employment Application 2. Provide a College Transcript 3. Cover letter to include: a. 500 word essay answering these three questions: WHAT? The projects that you will work on will be LIVE projects. You will be either building a client project or creating and owning one of our internal projects. We do not stick our interns in a file room, so you will learn and grow. Some examples of projects you will create in a team environment may include the following: Video/Movie Production Photography Project Graphic Design Project Flash Mob Project Event Creation/Management Project Social Media Viral Campaign Marketing/Advertising Campaign i. If you could be any animal in the world what would you be and why? ii. What song best describes your work ethic and why? iii. How would people communicate in a perfect world? b. Essay should be typed and approximately 500 words. 4. Resume to include: a. Career History b. Non-profit or trade association/volunteer position(s) c. One professional recommendation d. Three letters of recommendation from university contacts e. Provide where applicable: i. Designer Portfolio ii. Writing Samples iii. Video Portfolio WHY? iv. Case Histories of Successful Projects Our internship program is dedicated to the success of giving you a real corporate experience. The value you will be able to add to your resume will be immeasurable. We are dedicated to growing not only your professional presence but your skills and talents. Here is a taste of what is to come! Submit all necessary forms to [email protected] v. Awards and Accomplishments Why should you apply? IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT US. IT’S ABOUT YOU TOO. Three-Day Orientation Training Outline (Friday, Saturday and Sunday Commitment): 1. Our Internship Program: What’s in it for you? 2. Great Leaders/Bad Leaders Training about a company? We believe that the interview process is a two-way street. We want you to feel comfortable with our team and our core values so that you can grow professionally within our organization. Our interview process is designed so you can get to know your potential manager, team members and the design of our culture. 6. Team-Building Activities Our Internship Program Interview Process: 7. Networking & Business Etiquette: Your Personal Branding 1. Scheduled Conference Call Interview 8. Show Me the Money: Phases of the Sales Cycle 2. Team Interview with Departmental Team Leaders 9. Strategic Social Media Planning 3. Scheduled Conference Call 10. Strategic Marketing Planning 4. Reference Check 11. Strategic Elements of Web-Sites 5. Our Decision 3. Mastering the Rockefeller Habits Training 4. Building and Maintaining a Corporate Culture Training 5. Core Values/Mission/Vision Statements: What they say A KIRK’S GLOBAL COMPASS PUBLICATION 2 OUR 10-WEEK PROGRAM The 10-week program will be built around your talents and skills. You may work as a team lead or as a team member on a client project or one of our internal marketing projects. We will understand your passions and develop a project that will fuel those passions while accomplishing a project that will add value to the company. You will be provided a mentor during the program that will help you cultivate your professional development during the process. FINAL WEEK TRAINING Your final week of our program is designed to give you solid takeaways as you enter the workforce. The assets given this final week will set you up for a successful launch into the job search process. 1. Job Performance Review 2. Project Performance Review 3. LinkedIn Profile Critique 4. Leverage LinkedIn for Job Search Training 5. Cover Letter, Resume & Portfolio Critique, and Copywriting & Editing Assistance 6. Two-Hour Interview Practice Session 7. DISC and/or Caliper personality profile. (A great asset to include with your resume) 8. Graduation Day: We celebrate the close of our program with a cool company experience and a certificate of completion. COMPENSATION We compensate our interns at $10.00 per hour, including your orientation training. We limit our internship candidates to only those who comply with all application requirements. Interns who miss more than two days with unexcused absences will be eliminated from our program with or without notice. Special Note: Any materials developed while employed with our organization are considered the intellectual property of Kirk’s Global Compass, LLC.