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Getting Started
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\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		Create a list of your experiences:<\/span>
\n\u25ca Education
\n\u25ca Employment
\n<\/span>\u25ca Volunteer experience
\n\u25ca Involvement in student groups and other organizations
\n\u25ca Leadership
\n\u25ca Awards & Scholarships
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Use this list to create your resume! <\/span><\/span>The<\/span> Center for Career Development<\/a><\/span> or your Academic Internship Mentor<\/span> can review your resume with you.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research
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\n<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n		Start looking for internship opportunities early! Finding an internship takes an average of 3-6 months<\/span>.
\n\u25ca Do you have skills from your experiences that meet what the employer is looking for?
\n\u25ca Look at the requirements (years of experience, US citizenship, etc.) if you are eligible to apply.
\n\u25ca Research online about companies and organizations as much as possible. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Where to find internships:<\/span><\/span>
\n\u25ca Handshake<\/a><\/span><\/span>
\n\u25ca LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/span>
\n\u25ca Indeed<\/a><\/span><\/span>
\n\u25ca Parker Dewey<\/span><\/a> for micro internships<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network
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\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		Talk with your AIM professors and Center for Career Development<\/span><\/a> staff about companies and industries to find a professional quality internship that meets university standards.<\/span>
\n\u25ca School of Design & Art AIM: Jessica Bonness<\/a><\/span><\/span>
\n\u25ca School of Technology & Innovation AIM: Becca Banzuelo<\/a><\/span>
\n\u25ca School of Business AIM: Becca Banzuelo<\/a><\/span>
\n<\/span>Engage in informational interviews with people who work at the company\/organization.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cover Letter
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\n<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		Let the employer know what you can bring to this position and why they should choose you.
\n\u25ca How do you stand apart from other applicants?
\n\u25ca What do you have in common with the company\/organization\u2019s mission, the supervisor, the department?
\n\u25ca What new initiatives is the company working on that they need you and your skills on their team? Do your research!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Resume
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\n<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		Tailor how you describe your resume experiences to meet the job requirements. Be honest about your experience, and demonstrate why your experiences are applicable to this position.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apply
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\n<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		\u25ca Schedule an appointment with the Center for Career Development<\/a><\/span> to review your resume and cover letter with their expert staff before you submit your application.<\/span>
\n\u25ca Companies often have their own application process. Make sure you submit your application correctly. Proofread all your materials before you click submit.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Track Your Applications
\n\"\"
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		Keep track of the positions you apply for:
\n\u25ca Position title
\n\u25ca Position description
\n\u25ca Company\/organization name
\n\u25ca Contact information
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>If you don’t hear back about your application after a week, send a professional email following up about your interest in the position.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Report Your Internship
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\n<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		Report your internship in Handshake:
\n\u25ca Log in to the MyMarymount<\/a> <\/span>portal, and select Handshake from the Sign-On links
\n\u25ca Activate your account
\n\u25ca Complete your profile, including your resume submission for Center for Career Development<\/a><\/span> review and approval
\n\u25ca Submit your Internship Experience Request
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Double check that the internship course is offered during the semester you are trying to complete the internship<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Getting Started Create a list of your experiences: \u25ca Education \u25ca Employment \u25ca Volunteer experience \u25ca Involvement in student groups and other organizations \u25ca Leadership \u25ca Awards & Scholarships Use this list to create your resume! The Center for Career Development or your Academic Internship Mentor can review your resume with you. Research Start looking […]<\/p>\n

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