Upload
others
View
1
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
CareerLABC E N T E R F O R C A R E E R S A N D
L I F E A F T E R B R O W N
PEER CAREER ADVISOROPEN HOURS
Monday, Friday, Sunday: 1:30-3:30 pmTuesday - Thursday: 7-9pm
HOW TO FIND AN INTERNSHIPSTEP 1:
Identify two to four ndustries to pursue(meet with a careercounselor for help)
STEP 2:Master resume andcover letter writing
STEP 4:Prepare for phoneand/or in-person
interview
STEP 3:Engage in the
internship search –Divide your timeinto three parts:
www.brown.edu/careerlab 401-863-3326 167 Angell Street [email protected]
70%Networking• BrownConnect Linkedin Alumni Tool• 3 Fs – Family, Friends, Faculty/ Campus Speakers• Past Supervisors• High School Alumni
Email to set up a phone appointment.Two-part conversation: • Tell about yourself • Ask for advice
20%Online Searching• BrownConnect• Handshake• Organizations suggested via networking
• USAjobs.gov – Government internships• CareerLAB website – Explore Career Fields• International Opportunities
10%Cold Calling• Selective and occasional • Calling is better than email
I’m a sophomore at Brown University and I see that you’re
involved in TV sitcom development. Is there someone I could speak to about a
possible internship?
I’m interested in your work as an astronaut. Can we set up a time to speak on the phone so I could ask you about your experience in the field?
BrownConnect is your one-stop-shop for internship and
research opportunities, alumni connections and funding.
Explore brownconnect.brown.edu
THINGS TO CONSIDERInternational Opportunities• BrownConnect• Goin Global
Academic Credit – Brown’s PolicyLINK Funding