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Topic: Turn your internship into a job
One of the best ways for a student to increase their chances of landing a job after college is by doing internships! Many companies prefer to hire internally, so getting your name and work ethic known among the hiring managers could very well lead to a job offer when you graduate. We've compiled some of the best pieces of alumni advice for how to increase your chances of finishing that internship with a job offer!
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One of the best ways for a student to increase their chances of landing a job after college is by doing internships! Many companies prefer to hire internally, so getting your name and work ethic known among the hiring managers could very well lead to a job offer when you graduate. We've compiled some of the best pieces of alumni advice for how to increase your chances of finishing that internship with a job offer!
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Jim Gallagher, VP and General Manager, Comcast Spotlight
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Internship to Job
Topic: Care about everything you do
Jim was the Vice President and General Manager of Comcast Spotlight, an advertising wing of Comcast devoted to finding new ways of bringing brands and audiences together. Jim's tenure at Comcast brought a new way of doing business in television ad sales, focusing on selling to a greater number of smaller markets instead of to fewer numbers of large divisions. By the time Jim left Comcast his methods had virtually become the standard playbook for television marketing in the Philadelphia region and beyond.
Topic: Care about everything you do
Jim was the Vice President and General Manager of Comcast Spotlight, an advertising wing of Comcast devoted to finding new ways of bringing brands and audiences together. Jim's tenure at Comcast brought a new way of doing business in television ad sales, focusing on selling to a greater number of smaller markets instead of to fewer numbers of large divisions. By the time Jim left Comcast his methods had virtually become the standard playbook for television marketing in the Philadelphia region and beyond.
Major:
Radio, TV, and Film (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Managing Director, Morgan Stanley
Channel:
Internship to Job
Topic: Bring it every day
Tracy is a Managing Director in the Institutional Equity division at Morgan Stanley. Focusing on Morgan Stanley's client business, Tracy is in charge of client strategy and business development to ensure clients around the globe are delivered the best of Morgan Stanley's solutions and offerings.
Topic: Bring it every day
Tracy is a Managing Director in the Institutional Equity division at Morgan Stanley. Focusing on Morgan Stanley's client business, Tracy is in charge of client strategy and business development to ensure clients around the globe are delivered the best of Morgan Stanley's solutions and offerings.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
President, HealthCore
Channel:
Internship to Job
Topic: A commitment to the mission
Marcus is the president of HealthCore, an Anthem subsidiary that helps their clients "achieve evidence-based competitive advantages through our innovative problem solving, analytics and outcomes research expertise." Marcus founded the company after noticing working physicians didn't always have answers to their pharmacological or medical questions. Marcus and his team turned to patient health data to drive medical innovation and patient safety.
Topic: A commitment to the mission
Marcus is the president of HealthCore, an Anthem subsidiary that helps their clients "achieve evidence-based competitive advantages through our innovative problem solving, analytics and outcomes research expertise." Marcus founded the company after noticing working physicians didn't always have answers to their pharmacological or medical questions. Marcus and his team turned to patient health data to drive medical innovation and patient safety.
Major:
Biochemistry (Bachelor), Pharmacy (Doctorate)
City: Wilmington
State: Delaware
City: Wilmington
State: Delaware
VP of Information Technology and Public Policy, Clarity Child Guidance Center
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Internship to Job
Topic: Confidence to stand with a group of seasoned professionals
Chris is the Vice President of Information Technology and Public Policy at the Clarity Child Guidance Center in San Antonio, TX. Her dual-mission role is to oversee the health center's medical records and information system as well as lead public policy efforts by educating legislators on childhood mental healthcare.
Topic: Confidence to stand with a group of seasoned professionals
Chris is the Vice President of Information Technology and Public Policy at the Clarity Child Guidance Center in San Antonio, TX. Her dual-mission role is to oversee the health center's medical records and information system as well as lead public policy efforts by educating legislators on childhood mental healthcare.
City:
San Antonio
State: Texas
State: Texas
Venture Banker and Managing Director, Ultra Advisors
Channel:
Internship to Job
Topic: Make your manager's life easier
Thomas is a Venture Banker and a Managing Director with Ultra Advisors. Based out of New York City, Thomas works with startups primarily in the technology industry to guide them through their funding rounds and into the early stages of being a profitable company. Not only does Thomas lead investment efforts, he also doubles as a trusted advisor to his companies, offering his management knowledge to new CEOs.
Topic: Make your manager's life easier
Thomas is a Venture Banker and a Managing Director with Ultra Advisors. Based out of New York City, Thomas works with startups primarily in the technology industry to guide them through their funding rounds and into the early stages of being a profitable company. Not only does Thomas lead investment efforts, he also doubles as a trusted advisor to his companies, offering his management knowledge to new CEOs.
Major:
Management and Finance (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Environmental Engineer and Entrepreneur, Advanced Oxidation Technology
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Internship to Job
Topic: Make yourself valuable
Buck is an entrepreneur and inventor with a background in environmental engineering. His fifth, and most recent, endeavor is a patented system to remove hydrogen sulfide from natural gas. If the final stages of testing are as successful as previous rounds, Buck's work could transform the gas and oil industry.
Topic: Make yourself valuable
Buck is an entrepreneur and inventor with a background in environmental engineering. His fifth, and most recent, endeavor is a patented system to remove hydrogen sulfide from natural gas. If the final stages of testing are as successful as previous rounds, Buck's work could transform the gas and oil industry.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Environmental Engineering (Doctorate)
City: Blacksburg
State: Virginia
City: Blacksburg
State: Virginia
Field Services Engineer, Water Engineering Leadership Program, GE
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Internship to Job
Topic: Immerse yourself in the industry's lifestyle
Katie is a Field Services Engineer in the Water Engineering Leadership Program for GE. Katie travels the world to finalize the set up of water plants for General Electric. Once the plants have been constructed and installed, Katie comes in at the end to test all the processes such as water pumps and electrics systems. Find out what you need to know to get started down the path of field services engineering!
Topic: Immerse yourself in the industry's lifestyle
Katie is a Field Services Engineer in the Water Engineering Leadership Program for GE. Katie travels the world to finalize the set up of water plants for General Electric. Once the plants have been constructed and installed, Katie comes in at the end to test all the processes such as water pumps and electrics systems. Find out what you need to know to get started down the path of field services engineering!
Major:
Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics (Bachelor)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Manager of Public Relations, Finance Division, U.S. Bank
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Internship to Job
Topic: Prove that you can work hard and find answers
Spencer is the Manager of Public Relations for the Finance Division U.S. Bank. Based out of Minneapolis, Spencer works with both internal company communications and external public relations. Whether an internal change policy or the launch of a new product, Spencer works tirelessly to ensure all communications are consistent across all mediums.
Topic: Prove that you can work hard and find answers
Spencer is the Manager of Public Relations for the Finance Division U.S. Bank. Based out of Minneapolis, Spencer works with both internal company communications and external public relations. Whether an internal change policy or the launch of a new product, Spencer works tirelessly to ensure all communications are consistent across all mediums.
Major:
Public & Nonprofit Management (Bachelor)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Data Visualization Analyst, Ovative Group
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Internship to Job
Topic: An internship is a three month job interview
Stefani is a Data Visualization Analyst with Ovative Group. Based out of Minneapolis, Stefani turns the company's retail clients' statistics into engaging, visualized data with graphs and charts. She tells us about the many paths to become a data analyst as well as advice on how to get started right now!
Topic: An internship is a three month job interview
Stefani is a Data Visualization Analyst with Ovative Group. Based out of Minneapolis, Stefani turns the company's retail clients' statistics into engaging, visualized data with graphs and charts. She tells us about the many paths to become a data analyst as well as advice on how to get started right now!
Major:
Statistics (Bachelor), Marketing (Bachelor)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Product Manager, Verscene
Channel:
Internship to Job
Topic: Find a mentor
Nick is a Product Manager with Verscene, a Minnesota based development and manufacturing company that offers products to increase efficiency in the residential roofing market. Nick's role is to oversee the entire process of product development from initial ideation to final build.
Topic: Find a mentor
Nick is a Product Manager with Verscene, a Minnesota based development and manufacturing company that offers products to increase efficiency in the residential roofing market. Nick's role is to oversee the entire process of product development from initial ideation to final build.
Major:
Marketing (Bachelor)
City: St. Louis Park
State: Minnesota
City: St. Louis Park
State: Minnesota
Recruiting Coordinator, City of Minneapolis
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Internship to Job
Topic: Take the initiative to learn the industry
Bree is a Recruiting Coordinator for the City of Minneapolis. Whether sending out job postings or attending job fairs, her mission is to find the best talent for openings with the City of Minneapolis. Bree walks us through her process of finding talent and describes the ideal candidate!
Topic: Take the initiative to learn the industry
Bree is a Recruiting Coordinator for the City of Minneapolis. Whether sending out job postings or attending job fairs, her mission is to find the best talent for openings with the City of Minneapolis. Bree walks us through her process of finding talent and describes the ideal candidate!
Major:
Political Science (Bachelor), JD (Doctorate)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Marketing Manager, Glensheen Mansion
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Internship to Job
Topic: Add value where it's lacking
Jane is the Marketing Manager for Glensheen, a historic mansion located in Duluth, MN. The mansion hosts events from weddings to corporate retreats and it's Jane's mission to get the word out about upcoming events and programming. Along with the classic bought marketing such as newspapers and radio, Jane devotes a large portion of her energy to building a strong social media presence for Glensheen. Find out how to break into the marketing industry as well as how to ace your next phone interview!
Topic: Add value where it's lacking
Jane is the Marketing Manager for Glensheen, a historic mansion located in Duluth, MN. The mansion hosts events from weddings to corporate retreats and it's Jane's mission to get the word out about upcoming events and programming. Along with the classic bought marketing such as newspapers and radio, Jane devotes a large portion of her energy to building a strong social media presence for Glensheen. Find out how to break into the marketing industry as well as how to ace your next phone interview!
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Communication (Bachelor)
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
Marketing Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Superior
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Internship to Job
Topic: Willing to learn
Jade is a Marketing Specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Superior. With a degree in graphic design, Jade is responsible for crafting marketing materials such as email blasts to attract potential students to the university. Jade walks us through her creative process as well as shares some upcoming projects, such as integrating Snapchat geofilters into her marketing campaign!
Topic: Willing to learn
Jade is a Marketing Specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Superior. With a degree in graphic design, Jade is responsible for crafting marketing materials such as email blasts to attract potential students to the university. Jade walks us through her creative process as well as shares some upcoming projects, such as integrating Snapchat geofilters into her marketing campaign!
Major:
Graphic Design (Bachelor)
City: Superior
State: Wisconsin
City: Superior
State: Wisconsin
Information Security Analyst, Essentia Health
Channel:
Internship to Job
Topic: Take the initiative
Abhi is an Information Security Analyst with Essentia Health. Based out of Duluth, MN, Abhi's main role is to dissect and investigate medical programs to ensure safe operation without risk of data breach for the end user.
Topic: Take the initiative
Abhi is an Information Security Analyst with Essentia Health. Based out of Duluth, MN, Abhi's main role is to dissect and investigate medical programs to ensure safe operation without risk of data breach for the end user.
Major:
Computer Science (Bachelor)
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
Sales and Marketing Manager, Vikre Distilling and FEmn Fest
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Internship to Job
Topic: Everyone is a potential referral
Abigail is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Vikre Distilling as well as the Founder of a Minnesota nonprofit geared towards feminist empowerment. Abigail shares her advice for breaking into marketing consulting and walks us through the process of organizing FEmn Fest, a weekend festival "of empowerment through music, art, films, workshops, education, and connection."
Topic: Everyone is a potential referral
Abigail is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Vikre Distilling as well as the Founder of a Minnesota nonprofit geared towards feminist empowerment. Abigail shares her advice for breaking into marketing consulting and walks us through the process of organizing FEmn Fest, a weekend festival "of empowerment through music, art, films, workshops, education, and connection."
Major:
Marketing (Bachelor)
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
Civil Engineer, Municipal Services Division, TKDA
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Internship to Job
Topic: See projects through to the finish
Will is a Civil Engineer in the Municipal Services Division of TKDA, a full-service engineering, architecture and planning firm. Will walks us through the lifecycle of a project, from initial site surveys and drafting to contractor bids and construction. Find out the degree, experience, and credentials needed to start a career as a civil engineer!
Topic: See projects through to the finish
Will is a Civil Engineer in the Municipal Services Division of TKDA, a full-service engineering, architecture and planning firm. Will walks us through the lifecycle of a project, from initial site surveys and drafting to contractor bids and construction. Find out the degree, experience, and credentials needed to start a career as a civil engineer!
Major:
Civil Engineering (Bachelor), Civil Engineering (Masters)
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
VP, Retail Market Leader at First Merchant's Bank
Channel:
Finance
Topic: Make connections to build your network
Ben is the Vice President and the Retail Market Leader for First Merchant's Bank. His main charge is to review, develop, and implement strategies to reach and exceed sales goals at over 14 banking centers in his region.
Topic: Make connections to build your network
Ben is the Vice President and the Retail Market Leader for First Merchant's Bank. His main charge is to review, develop, and implement strategies to reach and exceed sales goals at over 14 banking centers in his region.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
Director of Accounts, Blast Media
Channel:
Internship to Job
Topic: Interns with initiative get the offers
Grace is the Director of Accounts at Blast Media, a nationwide public relations firm that focuses on media relations and content creation for business-to-business technology companies. Based out of the Indianapolis area, Grace will oversee the entire lifecycle of a client, from initial goal-setting meetings to booth assistance at national trade shows.
Topic: Interns with initiative get the offers
Grace is the Director of Accounts at Blast Media, a nationwide public relations firm that focuses on media relations and content creation for business-to-business technology companies. Based out of the Indianapolis area, Grace will oversee the entire lifecycle of a client, from initial goal-setting meetings to booth assistance at national trade shows.
Major:
Marketing (Bachelor), Spanish (Bachelor)
City: Fishers
State: Indiana
City: Fishers
State: Indiana
Commercial Banker, Huntington Bank
Channel:
Internship to Job
Topic: Developing relationships
Michael is a Commercial Banker with Huntington Bank. Based out of Indianapolis, Michael works with businesses and organizations with values up to $50 million to help them purchase other businesses or production equipment. Whether it's a corporate startup or nonprofit or a church, Michael will analyze financials and risks to determine if the loan should be approved.
Topic: Developing relationships
Michael is a Commercial Banker with Huntington Bank. Based out of Indianapolis, Michael works with businesses and organizations with values up to $50 million to help them purchase other businesses or production equipment. Whether it's a corporate startup or nonprofit or a church, Michael will analyze financials and risks to determine if the loan should be approved.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sweetwater Sound
Channel:
Internship to Job
Topic: Think of your internship as a working interview
Jordan is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with Sweetwater Sound, one of the country's largest online musical equipment sellers. As one of three acquisition specialists, he recruits primarily for the marketing, merchandising, IT, and guitar quality control departments. Jordan oversees the entire hiring process from the initial job posting to onboarding the new hire!
Topic: Think of your internship as a working interview
Jordan is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with Sweetwater Sound, one of the country's largest online musical equipment sellers. As one of three acquisition specialists, he recruits primarily for the marketing, merchandising, IT, and guitar quality control departments. Jordan oversees the entire hiring process from the initial job posting to onboarding the new hire!
Major:
Human Resource Management (Bachelor)
City: Fort Wayne
State: Indiana
City: Fort Wayne
State: Indiana
Global Communications Manager, Eli Lilly
Channel:
Internship to Job
Topic: Ask for additional assignments
Jennifer is the Global Communications Manager for Eli Lilly. Working out of Indianapolis, Jenn and her team are in charge of all external communications for one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the country. This primarily means getting information about the company's new products to potential patients and their physicians.
Topic: Ask for additional assignments
Jennifer is the Global Communications Manager for Eli Lilly. Working out of Indianapolis, Jenn and her team are in charge of all external communications for one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the country. This primarily means getting information about the company's new products to potential patients and their physicians.
Major:
Public Relations (Bachelor)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Director of Program Management, Progress Rail
Channel:
Internship to Job
Topic: Add value by improving a system
Jeff is the Director of Program Management at Progress Rail. His group is responsible for the management and oversight of research and development projects, repower locomotives, and aftermarket. His main role is to manage all aspects to ensure the teams stay on track to complete tasks within schedule and budget.
Topic: Add value by improving a system
Jeff is the Director of Program Management at Progress Rail. His group is responsible for the management and oversight of research and development projects, repower locomotives, and aftermarket. His main role is to manage all aspects to ensure the teams stay on track to complete tasks within schedule and budget.
Major:
Operations Management (Bachelor)
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
Designer and Project Manager, Flatland Resources
Channel:
Internship to Job
Topic: Willingness to do anything
David is a Designer and Project Manager with Flatland Resources, a local planning and design-build civil engineering firm in Muncie, IN. David works on every aspect throughout the project's lifecycle. From big proposals to overseeing final construction, David has a rewarding job that he can oversee from start to finish.
Topic: Willingness to do anything
David is a Designer and Project Manager with Flatland Resources, a local planning and design-build civil engineering firm in Muncie, IN. David works on every aspect throughout the project's lifecycle. From big proposals to overseeing final construction, David has a rewarding job that he can oversee from start to finish.
Major:
Landscape Architecture (Bachelor)
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
City: Muncie
State: Indiana