Final Thoughts

As I conclude this blog, I would like to leave anyone thinking about creating a resume with a few thoughts. First of all, show yourself off when creating a resume! Include everything about yourself! What you tell them is what they will know! Second of all, be sure to format the resume professionally. This is a company's first impression of you. Third of all, be sure to have a variety of items to add to your resume. Demonstrate that you are well rounded individual.

I wish you the best of luck! Find involvements that not only interest you, but also that will provide with adequate experience that will prepare you for a potential occupation. Have fun with these involvements! What an exciting time we are entering in our life! Best of luck! It has been fun researching, dialogging, and processing with you!

Mission Trips

Another item that might be attractive on a resume is the inclusion of a mission trip. Gaining a job can be a difficult task because of the competitive nature of the job market. Like I have said many times, in this blog, it is all about standing out. I encourage you to consider participating in a mission trip. This not only adds something a bit unique to your resume, it also portrays you as a person. By revealing who you are as an individual, you are able to stand against the competition beyond your involvements, alone. As I think about entering the work force, I often struggle with the fact that I am not going into a job that is particularly known for being a place for ministry to take place, such as being a pastor or missionary. However, by gaining experience, such as through a mission trip, you might be able to develop skills that you will be able to use in your career. I have come to realize that one's mission field can occur in any setting. I can shine God's light in an office, just as much as I can shine it to children of Africa.

Check out this website. The organization provides opportunities for people to serve within the United States, which can be helpful considering how busy people are in our society and the amount of money it can cost to travel over seas.

What do employers look for?

Here is link designed specifically to discuss guidelines for students to consider when a student wants to "sell" themselves. This list derrives from a survey that was conducted by Michigan State's Collegiate Employment Research Institute. Check this credible source out for things to consider gathering, then mentioning when you are creating a resume!

Other things to add!

Throughout my blogging, I realize that I have placed a huge emphasis on landing an internship. While this is incredibly important when applying for jobs and creating a resume, it is not the only thing that will land a job. Here is a link that includes other things to consider when applying for a job and creating a resume!

Indiana University

Finding an internship is often times a scary adventure to begin! It can often times seem overwhelming. This site might be encouraging for a student to check out! It includes an article from the students reflecting on their experiences, as well as a list of their internships, which could provide some ideas. The link also includes the students' advice on landing an internship! To know that we are not alone is both comforting and may give us confidence to step into the search for an internship!

Target Internship

Finding an internship can be a tricky task. An internship is so important, however, because it often makes connections and paves the way to a possible occupation upon graduation. We place so much pressure on what major we are going to choose, why not ensure that we are using what we studied? This link caught my eye for a variety of reasons!

1. Target is a well-known company. It would be an honor to work for a company, such as this.
2. It emphasizes their excitement for their interns to bring their unique background to the job, embracing who the intern is, as an individual!
3. The link discusses the internship's emphasis on developing SKILLS, rather than just gaining experience.

... and more! Check it out!

Find an internship!

It is becoming increasingly more apparent the finding an internship is absolutely essential. There are more resources on the internet than I know what to do with! Here is proof of that! There is an entire search engine, devoted to helping students find an internship! Check it out!

Internship Report

Oftentimes, with the completion of an internship, students are required to write a report.

Here are some guidelines that other unversities use to aid students in writing their reports.

The first set of guildelines is from College of Atlantic.
Here is the second set of guidelines!

Minnesota Internship Opportunities

Looking to land an internship in Minnesota? This website provides companies an opportuniy to advertise their openings. This website is edited quite often, providing people with current listings!

How to get an internship

Here is another link, from suite101, that includes a variety of subjects that arise with getting an internship.

As I continue to research this topic, I have come to a few conclusions.
- Getting an internship can be very competitive. There are lot of people who are seeking to land a wonderful internship.
- While it can be intimidating, we need to have confidence when seeing an internship because everyone is in the same boat as we are.
- Getting an internship is a great way to gain experience that can only benefit you in your future employment options. It is important to dabble in different areas so we know what we like and can be better prepared for future employment.

How to get the Internship...

This article from US News covers a lot of topics that arise when thinking about an internship.
Think of this link as an all-inclusive way to get information on a lot of aspects of the internship process!
The topics include links to:
10 tips for making it happen
Interviewing skills
Online Resume
Social Networks

Bethel Wants to Help

Here is the Career Services link specifcally designed to help students find internships!

By taking advantage of these opportunities, we can walk into an internship where a base has been laid already. We should take advantage of the connections that Bethel has!

Disney Internship

What was once a fantasy land for us as children can now be a place to gain hands-on learning experience! An internship with Disney can make all your dreams come true!

Internships include:
Architecture
Construction Management
Contracts Administration
Engineering
Finance & Accounting
Food & Beverage
Human Resources
Imagineering
Information Technology
Marketing & Sales
Merchandising
Project Management
Research & Development
Resort / Hotel Operations
Sciences
Show Production
Theme Park Operations

Intern Abroad

While there is a high level of pressure that is placed on studying abroad, have you ever thought about what it would be like to intern abroad? Transitions Abroad takes this consideration and allows us to make it a reality! This website provides a variety of links that can help enhance unique experience that would enhance our learning and decorate our resume!

Tips for the Interview

Whether you are nervous for an interview or just assume it is a piece of cake, it is important to be prepared! Your interview is a chance for the employer to get to know you and for you to have your chance to truly shine. Take a peak at these 10 Tips so that you can be the best that you can be!

Minnesota Zoo

Who would have thought that zoo, filled with animals, could decorate your resume? Put down those hesitations because the Minnesota Zoo is a great venue for special occasions and is in need of interns who are passionate about gaining hands on experience with events! All that is needed is a resume and a cover letter!

Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine

Interested in the following areas? Sales, marketing, event planning, accounting, circulation? Interning for this magazine just might be your answer! Plus, it is even a paid internship!

Pick a season (fall, spring, or summer) and apply!

Goodwill Easter Seals

There are many sectors that you can find an internship within, one being a nonprofit organization. Goodwill Easter Seals offers internships that give experience in a nonprofit organization, as well as challenge interns to develop professional skills.

Internship opportunities include:
Design Coordinator
Marketing/Communications
Marketing/ Sales
Online Marketing
Production and Operations
Project Management
Technical Support
Technical Writing Intern
Volunteer & Event Coordinator

Grande Avenue

Because I am a Communication Studies major and interested in becoming an event planner, this internship is appealing to me. Becoming an intern for the Grand Avenue Business Association is for students interested in communication, public relations, marketing or event planning. Not only is this opportunity close to Bethel University, it gives the intern an opportunity to work in a fun environment!

Introduction

While college is an amazing time to meet friends, get involved, and learn, it is essentially a time that prepares us for our future. In my time, thus far, in college, I have encountered a great variety of people including those who have their entire lives planned out before them or those who have little idea what they will do the next day, let alone in the next few years. How can we plan for our future when there is so much "unknown" on our plates right now? We must become proactive in finding internships in order to better prepare us for the future that we have in store. We must not assume that our future will fall into our laps. Rather, we must be proactive and seek out opportunities that will connect us to others and provide us with experience! It is my hope that this blog will be a collaboration of what many people have learned or discovered about finding internships or job leads in this chapter of our lives. While competition is evident, I believe that we can share our little secrets, as well!