Importance of an internship

4. What is hot? What are companies looking to gain from you? • Tools- e.g. Graphics • Technology- e.g. Social Media • Interpersonal skills- • Problem solving- e.g. School Bus • Team work abilities- © Lynn Hazan & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

6. Ask Yourself © Lynn Hazan & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Do I… Have a resume? Have field exposure & Experience? Go to Internship fairs & career center? Know what company I want to work for?

7. What are stereotypes about internships? • All you do is get coffee and make copies • You aren’t listened to by higher ups • They are unpaid • Some more? © Lynn Hazan & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

8. Advice from Lynn: Internship Progressions • Multiple Internships- e.g. corporate, agency, start-up, non-profit • Look for internships year-round (also quarter & summer) • Get a good mentor • Peer to peer learning © Lynn Hazan & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

9. Meet the Team: Kelsi Cornett, Sadiqa Khan, Dolores Ding & Manuel Taborga • Why did you choose LH&A? • “Because of Lynn. She is a professional in everything she does: recruiting, communicating, storytelling, and most importantly, mentoring. ” – Sadiqa • “To learn about marketing companies and the other side of the job market.” – Dolores Position: Marketing and Recruiting Interns, Lynn Hazan & Associates © Lynn Hazan & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Kelsi Cornett Manuel Taborga Sadiqa Khan

10. LH&A Interns’ Testimonials: What do you find most valuable in an internship? • “Internships are the best way to figure out what you like doing and what you want to do with your career.” - Manuel © Lynn Hazan & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

11. What have you gained from your internships? • “I have learned unique ways to brand myself to reflect my core competencies with tools like: My Six Word Story and My Five Calling Cards… • Most importantly, I have learned how to bring value to future employers through mastering software and social media platforms like Constant Contact, Wordpress, and Linkedin.” - Kelsi © Lynn Hazan & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

12. Advice from Lynn: Apply your Skills • Contribute your competencies- e.g. Survey Monkey • Add new skill sets- e.g. Constant Contact • Learn what sectors of business match your callings • Build your portfolio © Lynn Hazan & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

15. https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2017/09/16/data-visualization-the-best-infographic-tools-for-2017/#649f92287d24 • Infogram • Piktochart • Visme • Easel.ly • Blugraphic • Canva • Venngage • Ceros • Gatabout.me • Visually Add Value with Tools: Forbes The Best Infographic Tools For 2017 © Lynn Hazan & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

16. The Year-By-Year Guide to Landing Your Dream Job After Graduation • https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/make-money/the-year-by-year- guide-to-landing-your-dream-job-after-college-graduation/ • 1) Go to career services • 2) Join professional organizations • 3) Find an internship! • 4) Network • 5) Create a website/ portfolio • 6) Start considering grad school • 7) Take advantage of every resource • 8) Learn how to interview • 9) Clean up social media • 10) Prep your resume © Lynn Hazan & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

17. Job Fair Experience from One of the Interns: • “ I have been terrified to go to internship fairs because I know I am not qualified enough yet for these companies. I want to push myself, but I don’t want to embarrass myself in front of CEOs and big Chicago agencies” • Have you had a similar experience? What advice would you give this intern? © Lynn Hazan & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

18. Resources at DePaul • Handshake • Marketing & Communications Department • Career Placement Office • Lynda- Learn Technical Skills https://offices.depaul.edu/information-services/services/technology-training/Pages/online- training.aspx • ASK- Alumni Sharing Knowledge https://resources.depaul.edu/alumni-sharing-knowledge/Pages/default.aspx © Lynn Hazan & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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