We are looking for new interns for the 2011-2012 college year. Come join a progressive organization that strives to be on the forefront of technology and the career industry.
The internships are part-time and unpaid. The upside is you can receive academic credit (if you want) and obtain valuable experience in an industry that is growing rapidly. Also, you’ll get a FREE lifetime membership to CareerHMO.com – our exclusive career coaching service. In other words, we will personally help you find a job after your internship is complete.
Hired interns must be able to work at the offices of The CAREEREALISM Companies in Portsmouth, NH.
If you are interested in working 10 hours/week, complimentary lunches, paid parking/gas, and obtaining a premium resume booster - check out these job openings:
1. Content Management Intern
Upload, edit, proof, and optimize daily content to blog
Organize and manage content schedule
Oversee client accounts to ensure positive user experience
Generate weekly newsletter to 26,000+ subscribers
Participate in social networks while working to increase the number of relevant followers
2. PR & Communications Management Intern
Write and distribute daily press releases on service opportunities
Develop and maintain a comprehensive media contact list and constantly nurture relationships with these contacts
Pitch stories to media contacts
Work with staff to identify, pitch, write, and promote customer case studies
3. Client Management & Business Development Intern
Research, identify, and contact potential business partners
Work with staff to recognize revenue-generating opportunities
Track the success of sales campaigns
Field inbound questions from potential customers
4. Web TV Production & Management Intern[Position Filled]
Identify and schedule guests for shows
Create and distribute show promo pages
Develop and maintain online show schedule
Edit and upload recordings to archives
Generate show graphics and produce on-air shows
Our requirements:
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and exceptional phone etiquette
Ability to work independently and efficiently
Capacity to work well in team environments
Great time management and organizational skills
Independent self-starter with outstanding problem solving skills
High attention to detail with an analytical approach to objectives
Special consideration will be given to candidates with the following credentials:
Knowledge and experience with social media and the digital media space, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and WordPress
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Photoshop, SEO and HTML/CSS
Junior and senior students; all majors accepted
Our interns will learn:
Acclimating to the business environment and attaining real world business experience
Exposure to Marketing 2.0 techniques
Learning about customer relationship management and its impact on a company’s bottom line
Gaining knowledge in the career development and job search process that will directly impact your ability to find a full-time job after graduation
How to apply:
Do not send us a resume and cover letter! Instead, answer the following three questions and e-mail your answers to internship@workitdaily.com.
In general, why are you seeking an internship right now? Why are you applying for this particular internship?
What is your understanding of CAREEREALISM.com and its mission?
Using examples, tell us how your knowledge and past experiences will help us reach our mission?
Application Deadline: This is an ongoing opportunity.
Internship Start Date: Candidate's choice unless otherwise advised by institution.
Internship End Date: Candidate's choice unless otherwise advised by institution.
Internship Location: Portsmouth, NH
Compensation: Academic credit only but this is not required.
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Finding a job after college can be tough! There's stiff competition, and sometimes students are at the mercy of the economy that they graduate into. Many college grads often take minimum wage jobs or jobs that they're overqualified for in order to make ends meet.
The key to landing a job out of college is preparing for the job search process while still in school. Unfortunately, they don't always teach you about the job search process in school, so it's up to students to take responsibility for their future careers.
Here are some tips to put yourself in a position to land a job after college.
Be Thoughtful About Your Career Path
Do you know what the career options are for your degree? How competitive the industry is? What the average salary is for the type of role you're pursuing?
These are not questions you should be seeking to answer after graduation. These are all questions that should've been asked prior to declaring a major.
Research...research...research!
Knowing what you might be in for after graduation can help you with planning. You could meet with your advisor well in advance of graduation and look at potential internships and identify potential companies to work for, giving you a head start on your networking efforts.
If you failed to prepare like this prior to graduation, you did put yourself at an initial disadvantage, but you're certainly not doomed!
What If You're Unsure About Your Career Path?
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Even after college, some people are unsure about what they want to do for a career. If you find yourself in this situation, don't panic. You need to do an honest assessment of yourself and determine the valuable skills that you possess. Most importantly, ask yourself, "What are some of the things I love doing?"
Work It Daily also has resources that can assist you in your search. Our FREE Career Decoder Quiz will help you determine your professional persona. Knowing your professional persona will help you understand the skills you have that bring value to the job and what you find professionally and personally fulfilling.
In addition, whether you're a graduate or still a student, don't limit your opportunities to learn new skills.
Chances are you have interests outside of your course of study. You should be open to pursuing those interests. It could be that you're a health/science major with an interest in computers. Why not take some computer courses?
Interested in learning a trade? Electricians, plumbers, contractors, and auto mechanics are all in demand.
If you're still in school, you have an opportunity to take additional courses or decide on a double major or minor.
Options may be a bit more limited for recent grads, but there are always online courses, certification programs, or specialty course programs available. As long as you have a hunger for more knowledge, you should never stop wanting to learn. The more skills you have, the more career options are available to you. Options are important during the job search for recent grads.
Educate Yourself About The Job Search Process
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College can't prepare you for everything, and most of the lessons people learn from the job search process come from real-world experience. However, there are some things you can do to prepare.
First, research as many potential jobs as you can before graduation and identify some potential companies that you would like to work for (this is called your interview bucket list). Second, prepare multiple resumes tailored for the specific positions for which you're applying.
A recruiter needs to see the skills you have that apply to the position within the first six seconds of reading your resume. You should also prepare a disruptive cover letter where you really bring attention to yourself by telling a story about how you connect with the company.
The last thing you need to do is reach out and network. It's not enough to just send in a resume and cover letter and hope that you'll be contacted. Reach out to people who work at the company through LinkedIn and introduce yourself. Use the fact that you're a graduating student seeking knowledge to your advantage. There are professionals who enjoy the opportunity to mentor.
Even if these new connections don't translate into an immediate job, you've made your first professional contacts which could come in handy at some other point in time. Knowing how to conduct a proactive job search will serve you well throughout your professional life.
Remember, There's Nothing Wrong With Changing Career Paths
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Sometimes you find happiness and success in a career field that you didn't go to school for. That's okay (and normal). Life happens!
For new grads, the goal is usually to find work in your field of study and it's great when things work out that way. But as the job search process goes on you may fall into a job that you weren't planning to and end up liking it. If the job makes you happy and there's room for growth, there's nothing wrong with keeping it. It's a personal decision.
This will be true throughout your professional life. You may end up working in your field, but, as time goes on, priorities and life circumstances change. You may develop new skills that draw you into a new career direction. The goal is to always put yourself in a position to succeed and sometimes that means making a change.
Preparation and keeping an open mind are the two common themes when it comes to the job search for recent grads. There are no guarantees for new graduates, so you have to be ready for anything. Hopefully, by knowing what to expect, you'll know how to land a job after college and can land a job that matches your talents.
Here at Work It Daily, we understand how difficult it is to find a job and grow your career as a recent college grad. If you're struggling to find a job that's right for you, we can help.
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It's time to find work that makes you feel happy, satisfied, and fulfilled. Join our FREE community today to finally become an empowered business-of-one!
This article was originally published at an earlier date.
We are looking for new interns for the 2011-2012 college year. Come join a progressive organization that strives to be on the forefront of technology and the career industry.
The internships are part-time and unpaid. The upside is you can receive academic credit (if you want) and obtain valuable experience in an industry that is growing rapidly. Also, you’ll get a FREE lifetime membership to CareerHMO.com – our exclusive career coaching service. In other words, we will personally help you find a job after your internship is complete.
Hired interns must be able to work at the offices of The CAREEREALISM Companies in Portsmouth, NH.
If you are interested in working 10 hours/week, complimentary lunches, paid parking/gas, and obtaining a premium resume booster - check out these job openings:
1. Content Management Intern
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