Career Conundrums
Drury Career Center
Issue date: 2/3/10 Section: Life
I'm going back to my hometown on spring break, which is where I want my summer internship and eventually, a full-time job after graduation. How can I use this time to my advantage?
If you are applying for a posted internship opportunity, indicate on your cover letter that you will be in town during certain dates. If the company does not have any openings posted, you can still send a cover letter and resume explaining your interest in their company and note the dates. In either case, it is especially important to follow up.
Follow up by phone or email within a week or so after sending your documents and ask for a meeting or interview. If you are not having any luck getting appointments in place, plan to drop by businesses with your cover letter and resume once you are in town. Be sure to dress professionally and ask to speak with a hiring manager or recruiter. You never know when the person you need to speak with may have a few extra minutes to visit with you, so be ready.
Another great way to make your trip home worthwhile is to get in touch with your networking contacts. Networking is a great way to connect with people who may be able to help with your internship or graduation goal. Informational interviews can also be conducted over break, giving you the chance to learn valuable information about your field and gain more contacts.
If you are applying for a posted internship opportunity, indicate on your cover letter that you will be in town during certain dates. If the company does not have any openings posted, you can still send a cover letter and resume explaining your interest in their company and note the dates. In either case, it is especially important to follow up.
Follow up by phone or email within a week or so after sending your documents and ask for a meeting or interview. If you are not having any luck getting appointments in place, plan to drop by businesses with your cover letter and resume once you are in town. Be sure to dress professionally and ask to speak with a hiring manager or recruiter. You never know when the person you need to speak with may have a few extra minutes to visit with you, so be ready.
Another great way to make your trip home worthwhile is to get in touch with your networking contacts. Networking is a great way to connect with people who may be able to help with your internship or graduation goal. Informational interviews can also be conducted over break, giving you the chance to learn valuable information about your field and gain more contacts.
Article last update: 2/2/10 at 8:32 PM CST
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