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How to sell myself for internship at career expo?
Posted on 1/22/16 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 1/22/16 at 1:05 pm
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Posted on 1/22/16 at 1:12 pm to Upperdecker
Literally just walk up, introduce yourself, and ask questions.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 1:13 pm to Upperdecker
Dress well, sports coat with slacks
Posted on 1/22/16 at 1:19 pm to Upperdecker
Successfully getting one without an inside person takes some homework on your part.
Do your research ahead of time on all of the companies that are there looking for interns. A quick google search to see what they do and make a list of the ones you are interested in. From those think about questions you can ask them (this avoids the question every single student asks "What do you do?") to get past the surface.
Go to the information session/dinner the night before. There will be less students there and will allow you to meet the recruiters ahead of time. You will be a familiar face in the sea of students the next day and it will help break the monotony of "Hi, I'm Matt."
Is your resume up to date and posted to careers2geaux? If your GPA isn't high enough for a certain company (some are 3.2 and above) do not talk to them, they will throw your resume away.
I print out a certain number of resumes and do not hand them out unless I feel they have a shot offering me an internship. It's a waste of your time to give one to a company who says they aren't looking for interns etc. move on and go to the next company.
By no means am I an expert, but I figured it out pretty well from my freshman year where I went and spent more time getting as many keychain flashlights and goofy shite as I could carry, to senior year where I managed to get a good bit of interviews and offers.
Good luck!
I will possibly be there recruiting if my manager approves it.
Do your research ahead of time on all of the companies that are there looking for interns. A quick google search to see what they do and make a list of the ones you are interested in. From those think about questions you can ask them (this avoids the question every single student asks "What do you do?") to get past the surface.
Go to the information session/dinner the night before. There will be less students there and will allow you to meet the recruiters ahead of time. You will be a familiar face in the sea of students the next day and it will help break the monotony of "Hi, I'm Matt."
Is your resume up to date and posted to careers2geaux? If your GPA isn't high enough for a certain company (some are 3.2 and above) do not talk to them, they will throw your resume away.
I print out a certain number of resumes and do not hand them out unless I feel they have a shot offering me an internship. It's a waste of your time to give one to a company who says they aren't looking for interns etc. move on and go to the next company.
By no means am I an expert, but I figured it out pretty well from my freshman year where I went and spent more time getting as many keychain flashlights and goofy shite as I could carry, to senior year where I managed to get a good bit of interviews and offers.
Good luck!
I will possibly be there recruiting if my manager approves it.This post was edited on 1/22/16 at 1:21 pm
Posted on 1/22/16 at 1:39 pm to Sgt_Lincoln_Osiris
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Successfully getting one without an inside person takes some homework on your part.
Do your research ahead of time on all of the companies that are there looking for interns. A quick google search to see what they do and make a list of the ones you are interested in. From those think about questions you can ask them (this avoids the question every single student asks "What do you do?") to get past the surface.
Go to the information session/dinner the night before. There will be less students there and will allow you to meet the recruiters ahead of time. You will be a familiar face in the sea of students the next day and it will help break the monotony of "Hi, I'm Matt."
I agree with all of this. If I couldn't research a company in time, I would literally stand off to the side and look up some information on them on my phone for a few minutes to prepare myself. You don't need to know much, but in my experience, it definitely helps to have more detailed questions for them. It shows your interest and that you didn't just walk up to them because they have free stuff to give out.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 1:45 pm to Upperdecker
How much does a polar bear weigh?
or,
Eric Stratton, rush chairman... damn glad to meet ya.
or,
Eric Stratton, rush chairman... damn glad to meet ya.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 2:12 pm to Upperdecker
I've recruited there before. We usually are in a good mood because we get out of the office, so just relax. The conversation goes much more smoothly though if you at least have done a little homework and didn't just show up. Figure out which companies are looking for undergrad interns and, if listed, what the term is. Three out of every four people I talked to while trying to fill an undergrad engineering co-op waited 15 mins to tell me they A) were only willing to take summer off, B) had already graduated and were looking for fulltime work, C) were physics PhDs.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 2:24 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
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TheDrunkenTigah
Follow-up question to what you said, do I need to be open to both internships and co-ops? I'm working on my second degree so I'm set to be in college a lot longer than I thought already, so I wasn't planning on taking a co-op. But do I need to be open to doing that if I want to guarantee I'll get some type of work experience this year?
Posted on 1/22/16 at 7:03 pm to Upperdecker
Do you have a great GPA, because if not, the big companies usually won't talk to you. I found that there was too much going on for the career expo to be effective for me. I got my internships/co-ops by going through the LSU career services. I did a co-op with a paper mill and Monsanto. I also did an internship with a rubber plant and an environmental firm. Good luck.
Posted on 1/22/16 at 9:01 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
In general, the expo is better suited for females and diversity hires for those last minute interviews. Be sure to get on careers2geaux for applying for interviews well ahead of time.
However, it is good to have a focused list of companies you want to talk to. Keep in mind that the popular companies will have a line. Research those on your list and go talk to people at the booths. The expo is mainly about gaining connections and information about the companies.
However, it is good to have a focused list of companies you want to talk to. Keep in mind that the popular companies will have a line. Research those on your list and go talk to people at the booths. The expo is mainly about gaining connections and information about the companies.
Posted on 1/23/16 at 1:11 am to Upperdecker
Go as early as possible so the recruiters are fresh when they talk to you
They dont remember shite by the end of those things. They are a long day
They dont remember shite by the end of those things. They are a long day
Posted on 1/23/16 at 1:38 am to Upperdecker
I've recruited there about a half dozen times for engineers (mostly chemical).
I agree with most of what is said above.
Dress nice (sport coat not necessary, but slacks and a button down would be good).
Be personable. Smile. Ask questions. Make a few jokes.
Have something interesting to say (you had family/friends that worked at that company, something about their industry, why you want to work in that industry...),
Know something about the company - at the very least, how to properly pronounce the name (Schlumberger, BASF, etc.). It shows that you have done a little bit of homework.
Outside of GPA, there isn't much differentiation between applicants in college. So, if an applicant seems genuinely interested and has a decent personality, we make notes on the resume and put them into different piles. This is how we prioritize interviews.
What is your GPA?
I agree with most of what is said above.
Dress nice (sport coat not necessary, but slacks and a button down would be good).
Be personable. Smile. Ask questions. Make a few jokes.
Have something interesting to say (you had family/friends that worked at that company, something about their industry, why you want to work in that industry...),
Know something about the company - at the very least, how to properly pronounce the name (Schlumberger, BASF, etc.). It shows that you have done a little bit of homework.
Outside of GPA, there isn't much differentiation between applicants in college. So, if an applicant seems genuinely interested and has a decent personality, we make notes on the resume and put them into different piles. This is how we prioritize interviews.
What is your GPA?
Posted on 1/23/16 at 7:19 am to Spirit of Dunson
I have a 3.79. Not sure how that compares to other Chem e people
Posted on 1/23/16 at 8:03 am to Upperdecker
Your GPA is great for ChE. You should have no issues getting your resume considered.
To respond to your question, the more flexible you are the more chance you have to be hired, but different companies have different expectations for interns/co-ops. The majors are more likely to be cool with just the summer, it's just an extended interview to them. They won't expect much return on your paycheck from a productivity standpoint. Your GPA gives you options in that regard, a lower GPA student needs to be more open to a longer term with a smaller company who will actually expect you to contribute. The choice is really deciding between getting your foot in the door at a huge company where you may just do busywork or gaining more practical experience at a smaller company that will appeal to a broader range of employers down the line. That really will depend on your personal situation, so ask questions about the position and compare later, that's what the expo is a great opportunity to do.
To respond to your question, the more flexible you are the more chance you have to be hired, but different companies have different expectations for interns/co-ops. The majors are more likely to be cool with just the summer, it's just an extended interview to them. They won't expect much return on your paycheck from a productivity standpoint. Your GPA gives you options in that regard, a lower GPA student needs to be more open to a longer term with a smaller company who will actually expect you to contribute. The choice is really deciding between getting your foot in the door at a huge company where you may just do busywork or gaining more practical experience at a smaller company that will appeal to a broader range of employers down the line. That really will depend on your personal situation, so ask questions about the position and compare later, that's what the expo is a great opportunity to do.
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