The final blog...

     I believe that internships are definitely beneficial in terms of getting a job.  For starters, just having an internship on your resume will show employers that you have had practical experience in the field before.  This usually gives them more confidence in hiring someone when they are up against someone else, who just went to college and has no internship under their belt.  I believe the tips given in the article “5 Ways to Turn an Internship into a Job Offer” summarize exactly how my internship will help me get a job in the future.  Every day I go to work, I put 110% of effort into everything I do.  This helps show my supervisor how motivated and dedicated I am to the work I am doing.  Furthermore, I ask questions, showing my supervisor my interest in learning about my internship.  Also, I accepted feedback when it was given, and tried to improve from that feedback that was given to me.  I plan on staying in touch with the people at the station.  They are all great contacts in the field, and great references, considering I do not really want to go into radio.  I have showed initiative in all of my work, and like the article suggests, I started this at day one.  I have also build my professional network.  I have been able to network a lot through my internship, and have taken full advantage of this.  The final tip given is to be your best.  This is something I strive to do in every area of my life, and this internship was no different.

     I feel that I am doing a great job of avoiding the mistakes made in the second article.  Since I, like many in this class, will be graduating in May, I need to find a job.  In my job search thus far, I have done exactly the opposite of what is stated in this article.  I keep my information up to date, respond to emails and phone calls immediately, do not act desperate, and use a professional, industry appropriate resume.  I believe that this is what will set me apart, and help me find a job, and be a successful employee in the long run.

     I am sad to see this internship come to a close, although this is not a field I want to work in, the experience was still great, and I loved every second of it!

     Good luck to all of you searching for jobs, and congrats to my fellow Class of 2013 graduates!!

Hours Worked:

Saturday:        10:00am-1:45pm (event)

Total Internship Hours Worked:  138.5 hours