I AM INTERN

Lauren Berger, also known as The Intern Queen, set the record with 15 internships in her four years of college. Should you? To read more click here.

Two companies teaming up to help educate students about using Twitter to find and obtain internships

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) March 15, 2010 — TweetMyJOBS(http://www.TweetMyJOBS.com), the largest and most effective Twitter job board in the world, and Lauren Berger, CEO of Intern Queen, (http://www.InternQueen.com), announce a brand new partnership where they will leverage each other’s services to help college students gain instant notification and premier advice on the latest internship opportunities nationwide.

“We are excited to be working with such a recognized leader in this area,” said Gary Zukowski, Founder and President of TweetMyJOBS. “Internships are critical in gaining the experience college students need to obtain a good job when they graduate. Lauren has a wealth of knowledge that we are thrilled to be sharing with our users.”

TweetMyJOBS will be tweeting all of the internships available at InternQueen.com on its new Internship Channels. These channels are specifically designed to enable students learn about new internships instantly. In addition, TweetMyJOBS will be sharing content provided by “The Intern Queen” on the TweetMyJOBS web site.

“TweetMYJOBS is a crucial tool for students, putting localized internship opportunities right at their fingertips,” said Ms. Berger. “The ability for students to learn about these open positions instantly provides them with a competitive edge. Timing is everything. I would encourage ALL students to use TweetMYJOBS as part of their internship search strategy.”

Ms. Berger will be including TweetMyJOBS and the benefits of using the service in the various presentations she conducts with students and employers across America. In addition, she will promote the service on her web site and on her blog, I AM INTERN, located on http://www.InternQueen.com.

About Lauren Berger/Intern Queen Inc.

Lauren Berger is called “The Intern Queen” after completing 15 internships during her 4 years of college. Berger is CEO of Intern Queen Inc, http://www.internqueen.com – an internship destination site where employers find interns and students connect with internships – all with the personal touch of “The Intern Queen”. This site is 100 percent FREE for students to use. The site not only features FREE internship listings for students but also features Lauren’s Blog: I AM INTERN – providing internship advice for employers, students, parents, and professors.

Berger was just named #5 on BusinessWeek’s Annual “Top 25 Entrepreneurs 25 and Under” List and has a weekly blog on the Washington Post website, Ask the Intern Queen.

About TweetMyJOBS

Based in Charlotte, NC, TweetMyJOBS (http://TweetMyJOBS.com) is the largest Twitter job board and most comprehensive Twitter based recruiting solution in the world. Using its SMART Tweet™ technology, employers can post a job on one of TweetMyJOBS 9000+ Job Channels, which are segmented by industry, job type and industry and a text message notification of the job will instantly be delivered to a job seeker’s cell phone via Twitter.

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Lauren Berger (@InternQueen) and (@heatherhuhman) hosted the first #InternChat on Twitter this week. Here is a brief summary of what was discussed:

Q1: So many internships are unpaid. How can I afford to take an unpaid internship?

@heatherhuhman: Discuss your situation with the employer — work out a schedule that allows you to take the unpaid internship & a paying gig

@mecheer11: Work a paid part time job & then do a part time unpaid internship. that way you get experience & money to live on.

@LMSandelin: Took an unpaid internship w/ a company I loved. Wasn’t easy funds-wise, but was worth it when it comes to experience gained.

Q2: What makes a candidate stand out in this competitive internship market?

@heatherhuhman: It depends on the field, of course, but I would say: passion, enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and leadership qualities.

@CornOnTheJob: Previous internship experience is huge. If none, then a strong resume that includes tons of leadership positions.

@kshoutz: I think taking initiative and being a self-starter are qualities everyone looks for.

@CornOnTheJob: I always remembered interns who were strong and confident in their approach. Don’t be afraid to contact me directly.

@heatherhuhman: Follow-up is also huge in landing any position. Always follow-up at every stage of hiring process.

@InternQueen: I suggest using the cover letter to speak about a specific time personally or professionally where you were a leader

Q3: What interview questions are employers always asking?

@CornOnTheJob: For internship level positions I always asked directly about their leadership experience plus collaboration work in class

@linzlovesyou: What’s 1 situation you showed problem solving abilities and how’d you resolve the issue?

@CornOnTheJob: I asked if they knew what their ideal company would be, and why?

@heatherhuhman: Lot of ol’ stand-bys: Why should I hire you? What is your greatest strength/weakness?

@Alliebrwneyez: Why did you join this field or decide to study for this degree?

@valerieeann: I was just asked “How will you know at the end that this internship was a success? How will I (the interviewer) know?”

@heatherhuhman: I also ask about your biggest challenge & how you overcame it, a time you made a mistake & how you corrected it…

Q4: How do I turn my internship into a full-time job?

@heatherhuhman: First, do great work. Always go above & beyond. Be the first to volunteer. As Seth Godin says, become a linchpin.

@CornOnTheJob: ASK! Don’t be afraid to ask your manage, or person that recruits you.

@InternQueen: Turn your internship into a full-time job by meeting as many people as possible and tapping into their networks post grad

Q5: Is it better to show diversity or consistency when it comes to types of internships completed?

@heatherhuhman: I would say a little of both. Chances are you can be diverse within your industry, yet consistent to the industry itself.

@CornOnTheJob: Depends. If you don’t know what you want, then diversity. If you do know what you want, then consistency.

@InternQueen: people do want to see you are well rounded but make sure you don’t seem “all over the place

Q6: How often should I keep in touch with people from past internships to continue networking?

@InternQueen: Keep in touch with internship coordinators once per semester

@heatherhuhman: I would touch base with all of your networking contacts at least once a quarter — more often if you can keep up with it

@CornOnTheJob: Keep in touch with them often. Don’t set up a schedule. Don’t annoy (not every week), but reach out and be genuine

@InternQueen: Make sure you walk the line between being annoying and persistent – it can be difficult

Q7: Should you make it a point to point out that an internship was a paid one on your resume?

@InternQueen: I don’t think you should. However, if they ask – tell them of course

@heatherhuhman: IMHO, whether or not you were paid for your experience doesn’t make a diff on your resume.

@CornOnTheJob: Doesn’t matter if it was paid or not. Some companies will pay you more if it is your 2nd or 3rd internship and they may ask.

@heatherhuhman: In fact, there are plenty of unpaid exp that can add to your resume — class projects, leadership positions, etc.

Q8: As a college grad, is it unreasonable to accept only a paid internship?

@heatherhuhman: Here’s my take: Would you rather have a gap in your resume while you hunt for a paid position, or take the unpaid one?

@CornOnTheJob: I’m torn on this… I think it depends on industry + experience. If zero experience or education, then its only option.

@heatherhuhman: Agree with @LindsayNK9 that full-time unpaid is completely unreasonable. Don’t get yourself in that situation. SCHEDULE!

@InternQueen: It depends on the industry if u are in finance/accounting you can find a paid internship -other industries might not be easy

@heatherhuhman: Never close a door on an opportunity. You just don’t know where it will lead.

@InternQueen: You can find flexible unpaid internships that will work around your busy/part-time job schedule

Q9: How much time should you give a mentor/boss for a recommendation letter? What should you include?

@heatherhuhman: Think about what hiring managers want to know — what you did, how well you did it, what your strengths/weaknesses are…

@InternQueen: I would give ur boss 2 weeks 4 the letter of rec u want them to write something that makes someone want to hire u

@CornOnTheJob: Dont give them too much time (months). Most people will wait till a week or two to start writing it anyway

@heatherhuhman: And most importantly, would the employer hire you again in a similar position if given the opportunity.

@carriekerpen: Consider writing some points that u want the mentor to focus on. Makes it easier to write a personalized recco

@heatherhuhman: Put your letters of rec / testimonials up on your online portfolio. As a hiring manager, I know I always go to that section!

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To participate in #InternChat, log onto Twitter at 7 p.m. Eastern Time every other Tuesday starting March 16, 2010, and ask any question you might have about the internship process. Make sure to add the #InternChat hashtag at the end of each comment/question that you write. Can’t join or want your question(s) to remain anonymous? Submit them here.

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Lauren Berger discusses the importance of getting ready and nailing that interview.

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The Intern Queen was recently featured in Florida State University’s student newspaper.

Click here for the full article: http://fsunews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100301/FSVIEW/100228031

Welcome to Summer 2010 Internship Season ! I know everyone is anxious about internships and each week we have tons of questions coming in about the internship application process, interview process, and how to be a standout intern.

And so, we introduce #internchat ! Get excited everyone. Not only will you get my @internqueen advice but you will also get advice and perspective from @heatherhuhman (Heather Huhman),the founder of ComeRecommended.com.

Join us Tuesday, March 16th at 7 p.m. Eastern Time for #InternChat on Twitter. We will provide so much internship advice, tips – and maybe Heather and I will even conflict on some ideas – but that’s all part of the fun and the variety of great information you will receive.

Everyone should be applying for summer internships, even if you’re graduating in May (it’s always best to have a Plan B). #InternChat will be a forum for you to voice all of your internship questions, stories and comments. Both myself (@internqueen) and Huhman (@heatherhuhman) will share our internship expertise during these bi-weekly, hour-long chats in the Twitterverse.

We’d definitely appreciate receiving your questions in advance to help keep the conversation flowing. To ask a question, visit our FormSpring.me account – you can be anonymous or leave your real name, it’s up to you!

Tell your friends! We can’t wait to “see” you there and chat about everything interns.

For more internship advice and listings visit http://www.internqueen.com.

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