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Three Easy Ways to Add Creativity to Your Resume
The current employment environment has made it difficult for job seekers to stand out among the masses. The key to any creative addition is moderation. One simple creative addition is enough to stand out and appear technologically proficient. If you … Continue reading
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The Value of Interns from a Two-Year Institution
One of the great challenges of working with community colleges and other two-year institutions is overcoming the misconceptions that exist. These schools do offer cost-effective means for entry-level college students to learn their own interests and abilities. However, the student … Continue reading
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Internship Mythbusting
Fiction: A company should only interview interns who are bachelor degree seeking students. Fact: Many companies are surprised to discover that most community college student interns have many of the same technical skills (if not more so) than that of … Continue reading
Simple Improvements to Your Resume
Over the quarter, I review many resumes from students. Some are very well contrived and others need an extensive amount of guidance. The average resume is reviewed for around 10-15 seconds and then saved or discarded. If you want any … Continue reading
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Effective Onboarding
The first week of the internship is the most important to establish the tone of the experience. Both mentors and students have a responsibility to begin the semester well to allow the greatest satisfaction for all parties. If you are a … Continue reading
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National Internship Survey Results – Columbus State
Last autumn, Columbus State participated in the 2011 National Internship and Co-op Study conducted by Intern Bridge. The study was able to collect responses from over 27,000 students attending over 225 colleges and universities across the country. For Columbus State, … Continue reading
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The End of the Internship is Just the Beginning
One of the key differences between an internship and regular employment is the mutual understanding that the position is meant to be a temporary experience. In that light, employers and students alike should embrace the end of the internship with … Continue reading
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Three Things to Know About Working with Colleges
Once you have discovered that you have a need and desire to work with a college to find an intern, consider the school requirements for the position. If the student is earning credit for the position, there are often specific … Continue reading
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Complete the Review Cycle: 360 Degree Evaluations
Each quarter, reports are completed to establish a “360 degree” evaluation of the program from the perspective of the mentor, intern, and institution. In the final week of the internship, the student will complete an evaluation which will include rating … Continue reading
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Internships with Current Employers
We recognize that many of our students have ample employment opportunities that they currently work in. Many times, we can develop viable internship opportunities that qualify for the program while working for an incumbent organization. There are three key components … Continue reading
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Shane Kirby
