BRENDA E. KRANER, M.A. LECTURER, DIRECTOR OF INTERNSHIPS, ASST. TO CHAIR SECURING AN INTERNSHIP OL 4025
Basic Expectations Minimum of 85 hours Assumption of risk waiver Memo of Understanding Learning Contract Time Sheets Organizational Introductory Paper Reflection papers – The Student Leadership Challenge text Final Paper and Presentation Book review Employer and Intern evaluations
WHAT IS ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP? Organizational leadership is an interdisciplinary degree that focuses on the people side of organizations and managing others. It combines the disciplines of leadership, management, communication, psychology, and sociology. “Organizational leadership marries organizational systems with human management.” – Nathaniel Stewart
WRITE A RESUME The Wright Search: 1.Select Job Seekers button 2.Select The Wright Search Login button 3.Login with your UID and University PIN 4.Complete My Profile > Save > Continue > Submit 5.Select My Account > My Documents 6.Review Basic Resume Requirements 7.Select Add to upload your resume 8.Allow 1 – 3 business days for resume review 9.Login to view Resume Status on home screen 10.Check for next steps and revisions 11.After resume reaches Approved status 12.Select My Account > My Profile 13.Edit demographic section to: a.Add applicant type for your job search b.Edit additional information section to: Update: Allow employer viewing
CREATE A LINKEDIN ACCOUNT 85% of recruiters utilize LinkedIn
and What is LinkedIn?
WHAT MAKES A GOOD STUDENT PROFILE? 1. Headline with area of study and/or career ambitions 2. Keyword-rich summary that includes type of positions student is seeking 3. Professional photo of student alone 4. Inclusion of Projects, Honors & Awards, Organizations, and Courses 5. Recommendations from professors, advisors, and internship supervisors
USE SPECIALIZED WEBSITES
Additional information
Stay in the know
Find student opportunities Discover Internships and Job Opportunities Worldwide
TO DO… Attend school sponsored and community sponsored job fairs Use professional organizations for networking
TO DO… Network with friends, family, and acquaintances Know how to market OL: An interdisciplinary degree focused on the people side of management. It combines the disciplines of management, leadership, psychology, communications, & sociology. Use specialized websites:
TO DO… Create your own internship Research the company online, like them on Facebook, Research people on LinkedIn, follow them on Twitter Make contact with the appropriate person Be prepared What do you want? What can you do for them? Ace the interview Send a thank you note Be persistent and proactive Accept the offer