tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550644928710399345.post8680428722858091128..comments2024-03-27T05:15:09.261-07:00Comments on Linchi Kwok, Ph.D.: How to Find the Right Internship or JobLinchi Kwokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07442479571857032065noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550644928710399345.post-87920980295270997282010-10-08T09:53:03.694-07:002010-10-08T09:53:03.694-07:00Colleen Holland HPM 314
Your suggestions for prepa...Colleen Holland HPM 314<br />Your suggestions for preparing for an internship are very useful. I update my resume every few months or when I know one of classes will be having a guest speaker. I always ask my professor when they make special comment about my performance to use them as references, and they are normally glad to pass my information on to their connections. I always write a few questions down the night before a speaker comes. Usually, I research some things online to help me form intelligent, informative questions. When I used to have free time, I start “Googleing” and “YouTubeing” random things. Now, I research industry leaders, and prospective employers. I have experience working for a company and trying to find out how they treat their employees before, during and after their employment. I feel it is important to know how things will go while you are with and after you leave a property. I have not really utilized Career Service Center at SU, because I have tried to make my own connections and search for jobs on my own. When I decide to look for an internship, I may decide to contact the center for help. They receive all the information from local employers specifically looking for college students.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550644928710399345.post-63197103399568194042010-10-07T20:42:27.997-07:002010-10-07T20:42:27.997-07:00I believe there are several good reasons of joinin...I believe there are several good reasons of joining professional organizations: 1. All organizations have job boards for members so that they can search and apply for jobs within the organization; 2. Many organizations have mentoring programs for student members (e.g. AH&LA); Student can work with hotel managers one-on-one --- mentors may help students find jobs; 3. It demonstrates how "knowledgeable" a student in the field if s/he can use what s/he learns from class in online discussion. 4. Online comments and discussion will stay "forever" in the Internet. Recruiters may google a candidate's name before making hiring decision. As a result, posting "valuable" information online with a student’s real name is actually important --- you want recruiters to “find” you online.Linchi Kwokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442479571857032065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550644928710399345.post-62779666890293307062010-10-07T19:10:39.989-07:002010-10-07T19:10:39.989-07:00For the most part, this list is pretty lengthy but...For the most part, this list is pretty lengthy but very helpful. I have updated my resume regularly, mostly right after I have just finished an internship or when I am in the middle of one. One problem I usually have is actually finding the right words on describing each internship or work experience I have. I always feel that I am using very similar words. For advice #7, how would joining professional organizations help since we are only college students and I feel that by joining these organizations there's not going to be much help, except for keeping up with upcoming news about the industry.Angel Wannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550644928710399345.post-49942133268656945432010-10-07T17:33:00.877-07:002010-10-07T17:33:00.877-07:00For me personally, I can relate to this topic. I ...For me personally, I can relate to this topic. I am currently working to try and get a job at the Hotel Commonwealth in Boston, MA. The reason I told this internship first above others is because I feel like I would get great experience, and I also have a connection to help me get it. I realized that after getting the job I did this summer, that knowing someone in the field of study would help an immense amount. I have given someone my resumee to start off. I am going abroad next sememster so I figured, the sooner, the better.Carly Sigelnoreply@blogger.com