1. REGISTRATION PREPARATION ADVISORY SESSION Resume Building and Internship Registration Process
2 Pent Road, East Hartford CT Phone: Fax:

2. PREPARE NOW REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO SELL YOUR SKILLS
NOW Start Creating your Resume and Apply Online:
NOW – Request Teacher Recommendation Forms
2/9, 2/16 or 2/23 Refine your Resume & Cover Letter
BY 2/24 ALL SHOULD BE SUBMITTED
Submit final documents to

3. RESOURCES TO PREPARE AND SHARE YOUR SKILLS
Resources Available to Teachers and Students
on the Portal
Teachers: Work-Based Learning Materials
Students: Student Internship Materials 
Sample Resumes
Strong Verbs to Show Initiative and Drive
Resume Builder Worksheet – For those just starting
Interview Preparation Tips

4. PORTAL VIEWS
TEACHERS STUDENTS

5. TRAITS OF A SUCCESSFUL INTERN
Reliable
Responsible
Eager to Learn
Positive Attitude
Interested and Committed? to apply

6. APPLICATION PROCESS: COMMUNICATIONS
is how business works so Internship Communications will come through
Check at least daily
Read s thoroughly
Respond promptly
Opportunities will be posted:
Cafeteria Yellow Bulletin Board
2nd Floor Monitors
Pathways Website – Student Life > Pathways Internship Opportunities
Interview Slots will be announced in an communication – time and location will be included so you arrive prepared

7. INTERVIEW PREPARATION
BE PREPARED:
Have your elevator speech summarizing your experience relevant to the role you are interviewing for
Learn about the organization on their website!
Review and understand the job description provided
Practice interview question responses
Elaborate with relevant examples
Share about goals that are relevant to the opportunity
Bring your resume and examples of your work to share
Bring a notepad and pen to take notes
IT IS ALL ABOUT IMPRESSIONS…YOU WANT TO MAKE GOOD ONES!

8. When you dress the part, plan to act the part.
ATTIRE EXPECTATIONS
Gentlemen –
Button-down shirt and a tie
Dress pants (preferred) or Khaki pants
OPTIONAL: Professional sweater or jacket
Ladies –
Skirt to at least the knees or dress pants
Professional/dressy top or blouse that fits appropriately
NOTHING SHOULD BE: Skin tight or revealing
When you dress the part, plan to act the part.

9. INTERVIEW QUESTION EXAMPLES
Tell us something about yourself. (Use examples relevant for an employer)
Share your personal and academic strengths in school as well as your opportunities for improvement.
What course did you enjoy the most? Why?
Tell me about a time when you found yourself in a situation that made you do something you really didn’t want to do or didn’t expect to be doing. How did you perform and act in that situation?
Tell me what you know about our company. Why is an internship with us, the right fit for you?
Share how you developed your skills when you had to do something you didn’t know how to do.
Review or prepare to talk about 3-4 projects that illustrate skill and talent.

10. OPPORTUNITY Why Participate NOW?
Many great opportunities will be available.
Get prepared to apply or come ask questions!
See NiCole Schlagheck in the Main Office Tuesdays/Thursdays