Lauren E. Berger / 1 week ago
This blog post was written by Rachel Bergan, our Campus Ambassador — and recent graduate — from the University of South Carolina. You can follow Rachel on Twitter @rachel_bergan.
Lauren E. Berger / 3 weeks ago
It’s time to unplug, and I don’t mean your flat iron or your hot rollers. I’m talking about taking a break from social media with a digital detox, even if it’s only for a few hours.
That laid back feeling of spring is here, but this time of year can also bring the stresses of graduating, internship searching and job hunting. People often say they need some “me time,” but if they’re signed in on multiple social media sites can they really be getting that relaxing alone time?
Lauren E. Berger / 3 weeks ago
In this age of technology that we live in, applying for a job across the nation or even in another country has become possible with the aid of Skype interviews. Instead of asking someone to come to an interview thousands of miles away, companies are able to perform formal interviews with the candidate in order to eliminate travel. Here are some life saving tips on how to handle the Skype interview and how you can make a huge impression without being in the room with he interviewer.
Lauren E. Berger / 3 weeks ago
In my final semester of college, I’m taking my capstone course for my Certificate in Leadership Studies: Leadership and Complexity. In this class, we take an in depth look at many advanced leadership theories while analyzing leadership experiences and personal identity. The class challenges students to understand creating positive, sustainable change in modern day society.
Lauren E. Berger / 4 weeks ago
Wake up. Rush to spanish class. Forget your textbook. Grab a quick lunch. Spill your coffee on your new boots. Go to your internship. Spend an hour at the gym. Go straight to your calculus exam. Stop at the grocery store on your way home. Lock your keys in your car. Eat dinner. Finish that homework assignment. Finally fall asleep at 12 o’clock.
Lauren E. Berger / 5 weeks ago
Like many of you, I will be transitioning into the “real world” this May as I finish my final semester of college, walk across the stage for graduation, and start my first real job. I’m very satisfied with everything I’ve accomplished in the past four years of college, and I urge you to read my last Intern Queen bog post for tips on how to graduate in four years without sacrificing anything (What to Expect When You’re Expecting… to Graduate in 4 Years).
Lauren E. Berger / 5 weeks ago
Since a young age, I've always been told that the only way to be happy in life is to be successful. Growing up with this statement in my head, my perception was that in order to achieve success I had to earn a lot of money and make a prominent name for myself. As a child, I believed my dream career, which would provide both of these necessities, was in New York City working as the editor-in-chief of Seventeen or Glamour. In a fantasy world colorized by beautiful people and luxurious parties, I owned a Mercedes-Benz, Louis Vuitton and a five-star penthouse.
Lauren E. Berger / 5 weeks ago
Most people have a passion for something that they want to potentially land a career in. For me, that passion is sports. Ever since I was little, I have been a diehard New York Yankees fan. My dream is to work in their public relations department one day, but that can only happen if I have had sports internship experience.
Sometimes it easier to intern in a sport that is not as competitive. The most competitive sports are football, baseball and basketball. If you can look for a soccer, or lacrosse internship first, you have a higher chance at receiving one of those internships.
Lauren E. Berger / 6 weeks ago
Though landing your dream internship is amazing, it is even more amazing to make the most of it. So many interns take on internships expecting it to lead to a full-time position, but quite frankly this is very unlikely unless you really network while you’re there. If nobody in your department knows you, then why would they want to hire you? Here are some tips that I’ve learned along the way for networking while at an internship.
Lauren E. Berger / 6 weeks ago
The majority of people follow the same path through life. We go from elementary school to middle school to high school to college to career to retiring. I’m sure many of you are in the same position as me: finishing my senior year in college and embarking on the ever-daunting job hunt so that we’ll be secure with a job post-grad, basically following the cliché path.
