April 2008             Volume 7

 

 

 A perfect summer is when the sun is shining, the birds are singing .......AND YOU HAVE A SUMMER INTERNSHIP!!

 

Time is quickly running out to apply for a summer internship.  If you are really interested in an internship this summer, you must seriously begin to apply as soon as possible.  Summer internships are especially useful because you can dedicate yourself to the position without worrying about working it in around your classes and other school-year commitments.  You will be more likely to find a full-time internship in the summer, so you will also experience a standard work schedule for a more authentic experience.

When you return to school in the fall, you will have gained a new perspective on your coursework after you have seen its practical applications in the world of work.  Internships look great on a resume and you will also find useful references and contacts.  Some internships lead to part-time employment in the fall or a job after graduation.

Treat the search for an internship as seriously as you would search for a "real" job." You can come the Internship Office or Career Services for help in writing your cover letter and resume.

Internship Tips:

  • If you are willing to travel, there are more internships available for you
  • Paid internships are ideal, but don't overlook unpaid work that represents a great opportunity
  • Treat the internship like a professional job.  Show up on time, work every day and complete your assignments
  • Be ready to learn
  • Be willing to take initiative and create your own projects
  • Network at every opportunity
  • Most importantly, document your work and accomplishments for future inclusion in your resume or portfolio

We are re-issuing Blaine Horvath's Jan term internship with THE FIRM due to inaccuracies in the original reflection.................

My Jan term internship was at THE FIRM, a music and film entertainment company.  Some of the music acts that THE FIRM have are Snoop Dogg, David Banner, and Ice Cube.  On the film side of the company, some of their clients are Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Martin Scorsese.  THE FIRM has a division devoted to radio, television shows, and movies, and music.  I was part of the mailroom "team". The objective of my position was to cover for anyone in the company when they were absent from their area. I filled in for assistants of managers and receptionists in the music side of the company as well as for the film and writers departments.

The interns helped with anything and everything to help the assistants and managers promote the company to contracted clients and potential clients. I accomplished my learning objectives by observing others, seeking others help and making my own mistakes along the way and fixing them. I observed how the assistants would answer the phone calls professionally and write emails to clients. They were always reading scripts for possible new movies for clients, making sure the client's songs had adequate airtime on the radio stations, and making arrangements for appearances on TV for promotion of their songs or movies.

My internship helped me learn how the entertainment world functions. I learned that the entertainment world is constantly changing, and so are the people. It is unheard of to be a part of a company like THE FIRM for more than two years, unless you are a manager or higher.  On the other hand, there was Kevin Barkley, who has been with The Firm for 3 years and he has worked his way up from intern to 2nd assistant to the manager. He made himself invaluable to managers by going over the top and beyond in his work. He made himself known to the clients and constantly called them to update them on their schedule and made sure everything ran smoothly for managers. He was always on the phone with Snoop Dog updating him on his schedule and such.

I realized that if you are not over the top with your job and do not have a strong work ethic, and not willing to do what it takes, then there is always someone waiting to take your place! I would definitely do this internship again. I have no regrets and feel that I could make it in the entertainment world, I would just have to become irreplaceable. 

NEWSFLASH!!!

You can view internship tips on YOUTUBE!!!!

Go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ4C8Cb64mo  and watch "Internship 101" and get some quick tips on proper attire and behavior for your summer internship!

 HOT SUMMER INTERNSHIP LINKS!

  • Cool Works:  http://www.coolworks.com/showme/default.htm  Links to national park, cruise, resort, ski, ranch jobs.  Organized by state.

  • Entertainment Industry Internships:  www.entertainmentcareers.net  More than 650 different internships in the film and broadcast fields.  Primarily Los Angeles and New York city locations

  • INROADS:  www.inroads.org  Places talented minority youth in summer business and industry internships with weekend leadership seminars.  Includes a nice partial listing of company and organization links with intern programs organized by career or industry categories.

  • Intern Zoo:  www.internzoo.com  Another strong national internship database searchable by company, location and industry with interesting current featured internship programs.

 

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Internships + job experience = Full time employment

"Securing an internship is a proven method for jump starting a career.  In fact, a 2006 study conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) revealed that employers offered jobs to more than 70 percent of their interns!"
 

Internship Office
Philadelphia House, first floor
Office hours are: Monday – Friday
8 am to 5 pm.
Sally Cardenas, Director
Chris Hankawa, Program Assistant
X-4530