Every day, our intern Ting gets a sneak peek at all of the new internships being posted daily on Internships.com. Each week he’ll choose a theme and highlight a few of the new internships he thinks are cool/useful/interesting.
By Ting-Tien Wee
Last week I covered finance internships. People often group together accounting and finance because they deal with very similar topics, but there are a couple of main differences between them. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, financial managers “produce financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization” whereas accountants “prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time.” So both jobs have to do with handling a company’s assets, but finance majors will typically work more on how a company distributes these assets while accountants record those activities.
Here are a few of our top accounting internships of the week:
Accounting Assistant
with Aetna in Hartford, CT
Aetna is a national leader of health and related benefits offering health insurance, pharmacy, dental, life, products for individuals, medicare insurance and more! They currently have 5 paid internship positions open where interns will analyze and compare facts and figures, compile monthly financial reports, and coordinate organizational and administrative tasks. Apply here.
Accounting Intern
with Jackson National Life Insurance Company in Santa Monica, CA
Jackson is one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing financial services companies, with over $100 billion in total assets. National Planning Holdings, Inc. (NPH) is an affiliate of Jackson National Life Insurance Company and currently has an opening for a paid internship. The intern will assist in day to day activities related to the NPH accounting. Apply here.
Accounting Coordinator
with C M Craft PLLC in Dallas, TX
C M Craft PLLC provides accounting services, tax services, financial planning services, and more. Due to their remarkable growth, their firm is looking for an Accounting Coordinator to cross-train on all office responsibilities. Apply here.
Accounting Assistant
with J Watson & Associates LLC in Atlanta, GA
J. Watson & Associates LLC is a full service accounting firm providing services to individuals and small businesses throughout the metro-Atlanta. If you are looking to gain accounting experience with an established firm, then this internship is for you! Apply here.
Accounting Assistant
with OmGym International LLC in Tarzana, CA
OmGym is a small company who’s aim is to offer the most awesome eco-friendly fitness/yoga equipment and programs available. The intern will help their accountant on a large project to make their company eligible for loans and investments. Apply here.
Business Mgmt & Accounting Internships
with 720 Boardshop, Inc in Parker, CO
Do you love to skate, snowboard, and/or surf, but need experience in accounting? 720 Boardshop, Inc is looking for an intern to work directly with the owner and dynamic crews of multiple successful small businesses in the South Denver Metro! Apply here.
There are many more internships in addition to these postings on our site! Click here to search all internships.
What type of internships do you want to see highlighted on Intern Picks next week? Let us know in the comments below.
Monday – the most productive day of the week! Here are some links to go along with your second cup of coffee:
Every day, our intern Ting gets a sneak peek at all of the new internships being posted daily on Internships.com. Each week he’ll choose a theme and highlight a few of the new internships he thinks are cool/useful/interesting.
By Ting-Tien Wee
Over the past month, “Intern Picks” has covered majors such as marketing, communications, and computer science. I noticed that one of the most popular internship titles have something to do with finance, so this will be the next major I will cover. Finance, like marketing and management, is yet another aspect of business administration, but how exactly is finance incorporated into a company? According to Wikipedia, finance refers to “the management, creation and study of money, banking, credit, investments, assets, and liabilities.” As a business major, I always understood finance as the science of distributing a business’ assets appropriately. The typical finance major will be studying courses dealing with investments, banking, financial management, and more. If you are a finance major, then pay attention to this week’s post ‘cause we have several new and exciting finance internships headed your way!
Here are a few of our top finance internships of the week:
Finance Intern
with Family Equality Council in Boston, MA
Founded in 1979, Family Equality Council (FEC) is the national organization exclusively dedicated to securing justice and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents and their children by advancing social justice for all families. The intern will be mainly working with the DFA creating various reports. Apply here.
Budgeting/Finance/Accounting Internship
with Rosenthal Properties, LLC in Vienna, VA
Rosenthal Properties is one of Washington’s most reputable, fully integrated commercial real estate companies. Founded in 1999, their business focus has been on the acquisition, development, ownership and operation of investment-grade retail, office and industrial properties in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. Assist with the budgeting process for several commercial projects in this paid internship! Apply here.
Summer Finance Intern
with Miramax in Santa Monica, CA
Miramax is a globally recognized entertainment company, best known for its riveting, thought – provoking and award winning library of more than 700 motion pictures. Assist the finance team in all aspects of financial planning for the business while working closely with the company’s Controller and CEO! Apply here.
Finance and Consulting Internship in South Africa
with Magister International in South Africa
If you are looking to travel out of the country while gaining business experience then this internship may be for you. Help a South African based consulting company with new business development, administration, marketing, and more! Apply here.
Finance Internship Program in Beijing, China
with MCO China Internships in Beijing, China
If you are looking to travel out of the country while gaining business experience, but not in South Africa, then this internship may be for you! My China Opportunity specializes in connecting students & young professionals with China internships, Chinese study & China Job programs in Beijing. Apply here.
There are many more internships in addition to these postings on our site! Click here to search all internships.
What type of internships do you want to see highlighted on Intern Picks next week? Let us know in the comments below.
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By Joshua Waldman
When I graduated from Brown (2000), I was promised the world. I had just completed four years at one of the most expensive schools in the country. It stands to reason, I reasoned, that my career would be a reflection of the investment I had put into school. “The world is yours!” they seemed to say as they sent me my first financial aid bill.
Boy was I wrong!
After two layoffs in a row and then rebuilding myself from the ground up in 2009, I realized how dangerous this notion can be if left unquestioned.
That’s why I was almost brought to tears while reading a letter written by Lily Maestas, a career counselor at the University of California- Santa Barbara. “An Open Letter to the Class of 2011” begins with the five major differences between your life as a student and your life as a professional:
- The year no longer starts in September. (she starts off gently!)
- Your circle of friends is no longer handed to you; most of your co-workers will be so dissimilar to you that you will have to find friends outside of your daytime life.
- You’re going to get paid crap. You won’t have a free health club, can’t eat out every day, and must spend lots of money on a new wardrobe. Yes, life is going to seem tough.
- Your co-workers will probably not challenge your intellect. They’re not stupid or boring, they are just not paid to stimulate or challenge your mind with scholarly factoids, i.e. you will be bored.
- Your first job will probably have nothing to do with your long-term career goals. Pressure from parents or to pay off your bills made you pick the first opportunity that came your way. You’ll probably leave it in 18 months and will want to leave it much sooner than that.
These points really resonate with me as well as others who have read it. They seem harsh, but life has never promised to be easy. Lily concludes her confrontation with the realities of post-college life with some advice. Here’s mine:
- Don’t take this too hard. Everyone goes through it. You are in the process of defining your professional self. In my case, it took nine years!
- Ask your elders for advice. Anyone who’s been out of college as long as I have can probably help you through the rough times.
- Remember to celebrate what you’ve already accomplished. This is one I still struggle to incorporate in my life. Hey, after all, I went to Brown, one of the hardest colleges to get into. That should say something.
- Find your guardian angels. No one wins alone. No wealthy person ever became a millionaire through just their own efforts (unless they won at poker). Find a mentor who will advocate for you when you need it.
The faster you can accept the realities of post-college life, the sooner you will find success in life.
If I had read this letter sooner, my life may have taken a very different tack. But even after struggling for 9 years to find my professional self, I still did it, and I consider myself successful. So the good news is that it’s never too late.
If there is just one piece of advice I would add to this letter it would be this. Your career isn’t going to fall in your lap just because you graduated school. If you know what you want, do whatever it takes to get there. If you don’t know, do whatever it takes to find clarity, even if that means trying something out for a while.
Recent grads, what do you think about the five major differences above? Do you agree, have you had the same experience? Let us know in the comments below!
The new JusCollege launched April 26th, 2012 as the ultimate online marketplace, campus guide, and concierge service for students.
Andrew Citores, CEO of JusCollege
JusCollege was started by Andrew Citores and Bo Thede in 2010. Andrew was running an entertainment company in Los Angeles that serviced college students and Bo was working for an online food ordering service at CU Boulder, they met up over winter break at the local burger spot they had frequented in high school. Andrew pitched Bo the idea of creating a one-stop shop for students, and within a month they we’re working on their new idea
1. How did you get started in the industry? How can someone who is interested in your work get started?
My partner Bo and I both started working in the college market while we were students at our respective colleges. Bo went to CU Boulder, and I attended LMU for a short time. While a freshman at LMU, I helped upper-classmen market events in the Hollywood area for students that included safe transportation to and from campus. After learning the ropes, I decided I wanted to try it on my own and learned that I was very good at not only producing the events, but also marketing them to several campuses in Los Angeles. Within a year, I had dropped out of college. I expanded the business to one-off events, fraternity and sorority event planning, transportation bookings, and college marketing. In the process of building my business, it dawned on me that students don’t have one central resource to help them with their needs. No one was looking out for college students and certainly not finding them the best deals, services, and resources.
Bo Thede, COO of JusCollege
I began talking with a few friends who we’re involved in some college-based companies. Bo was helping run an online food ordering company in Boulder that became extremely successful. During his tenure, he managed to double the company’s revenue each year he was involved. Since various other friends we’re actively seeking ways to help college students, we all decided to sit down, where I pitched them the idea for JusCollege. Ever since, Bo and I have taken great strides, crafting innovative ways to make college life easier, for the full “college experience.”
2. What’s the future of your industry or job?
Students are the first to adapt to the latest and greatest technological and social advancements. College students are creating new trends and setting the social landscape for the present and near future. Companies attempting to create brand loyalty with the younger generation will utilize the college demographic, and make sure that students have the best experience possible. We want to teach companies in every industry the value that college students bring to the table. JusCollege wants to expand this vision by growing our network nationwide.
3. What do you look for when you hire an intern or entry-level candidate?
When hiring interns we look for someone who already meets our core values as a company. We are here for students and we go out of our way to make sure they have an amazing customer experience. Our interns have to be personable, enjoy conversation, and bring a positive attitude to work, yet have the drive deep down to make the company better, while bettering themselves in the process. We also look for interns who are vocal, and not afraid to voice their opinions. Never be afraid to express your ideas in a positive way.
4. What is one thing an intern can do to make a favorable impression?
Although there are tons of little things interns can do to earn a favorable impression, someone who makes an effort to go the extra mile will stand out immediately. If you stay in later than expected or come in earlier than you are suppose to, it shows that you are dedicated to JusCollege and to growing as a person. But to truly stand out, we look for interns that voice their opinions in a constructive way and give us new perspective on ideas that may arise. If you can make the company better as an intern, you are someone I will want to hire.
5. Can you share a positive intern story and an intern horror story? No names needed…
Absolutely! If I keep on getting nagged with questions of: “When can I get paid more?” Or, “How can I earn more money?” You’re simply just not going to last. We had an intern who did exactly that. We look for people who want to make the company stronger, not those interested in making their wallets fatter. Overall, interns tend to be very productive members of our team, and we love having them.
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Mariana Ashley is a freelance writer who particularly enjoys writing about online colleges. She loves receiving reader feedback, which can be directed to her here.
By Mariana Ashley
Finding ways to incorporate unpaid work experience onto your resume and cover letters can be a real challenge. Many young job hopefuls fail to realize how valuable the unpaid work they’ve done in the past can be for their current “real world job” search. In today’s competitive job market, internship and volunteer experience have increased in worth on a resume. It seems today more emphasis is being put on work experience than it is education, because actual job experience can demonstrate some things that education cannot.
Use these tips to better discuss and display the positive attributes and experience you’ve gained from your successful internship period.
Understand Its Weight
Many employers accept professional internship experience in lieu of professional work experience.
Many people entering the job market today become discouraged by the requirements for those with “more experience”. For recent grads and newbie job-searchers, this can be an extremely difficult thing to hear time and time again. We find ourselves in what feels like a stalemate—employers are looking for individuals with more work experience, we can’t gain work experience until we land a job. It’s a tricky situation, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Understand the value of your internship (and volunteer) experience in your job search. If you don’t believe in its legitimacy, neither will a potential employer. Many employers accept professional internship experience (if it is in an area related to the position) in lieu of professional work experience. Be confident in your own internship experience and work to find its real worth, so that you can communicate it on your resume and cover letters.
Really Evaluate Your Experience
Internships.com has tips for writing your resume
Once you realize just how important your internship experience is, you must find what specific aspects of it are valuable to your resume. Think about the things you have done and learned during your internship. Before you sit down to actually compose your resume, try to outline various things about your internship. By thoroughly considering everything that you did and learned during this time period, you will be better able to communicate the internship’s worth to a potential employer. What are the specific tasks or projects that you completed during your internship? What specific skills did you gain during this time? Consider times that you had the opportunity to observe or work directly with professionals in positions that really interested you. If these positions are related to the position you are applying to, this can be a huge asset. What did you learn about yourself and your own personality during the experience? Use these evaluating questions to determine what areas of your internship you want to discuss on your resume and during your interview.
Showcase Responsibilities and Achievements
Look at initiatives or goals that were set in the beginning. Where they accomplished or met?
Pay special attention to your achievements and responsibilities within the internship position. Create a list of bullet points outlining your major responsibilities within your professional internship. Choose the top ones to include within your resume, and use the rest as talking points during interviews. This makes it very clear for both you and for employers to pinpoint what type of experience your internship has provided. Go about doing this by starting with a list of all the responsibilities you performed during the internship. Start with the most primary and important responsibilities and then consider any indirect (seemingly) minor responsibilities or task you might have performed. This will give you the big picture of your duties on the “job”, so that you can better delineate them on your resume.
Next, look very carefully at your achievements within the internship experience. This part will take some serious consideration, but is certainly one of the most important things to discuss when it comes to internship experience. Look at initiatives or goals that were set in the beginning. Where they accomplished or met? Did you eventually assume some sort of a leadership role? While leadership is not common among interns, your participation as an intern in the projects and tasks of the company are just as important. Communicate any projects that were completed, goals met, or specific successes made within the company during your time there on your resume and during your interview.
Internship experience can be extremely valuable within today’s competitive job market. Use these strategies to communicate the value of your experience on your resume for potential employers.
For more resume tips, visit the free Student Resources section on Internships.com.
Every day, our intern Ting gets a sneak peek at all of the new internships being posted daily on Internships.com. Each week he’ll choose a theme and highlight a few of the new internships he thinks are cool/useful/interesting.
By Ting-Tien Wee
It’s interesting to see how disruptive technology can change the fabric of society as we know it. Ever since the first commercialized computers were made available by Apple and IBM, the efficiency of work in the world exponentially increased and has not stopped for a second. In fact, computers are so important that more and more jobs are still becoming available today to students majoring in computer science. Computer science majors typically study a variety of topics relating to computers, mathematics, and science including programming, information technology, algorithms, software engineering and more. The future of computer science students is very promising, as the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics expects a 19% growth in job opportunities from 2010 to 2020.
Here are a few of our top computer science internships of the week:
Computer Engineer Intern
with Hudson Business Lounge in Milwaukee, WI
Hudson Business Lounge was created to rescue coffee shop campers, those stranded in isolated home offices, or trapped in confining cubicles. They provide a collaborative workspace with all the amenities of an office for Milwaukee’s most innovative professionals, and are now looking for an intern to help their IT team! Apply here.
IT/Computer Systems Analyst
with AmericaVen, LLC in Bethlehem, PA
AmericaVen’s Vision is to provide leading edge technology to our clients in order to achieve their vision with our technology. They are looking for an IT/computer systems analyst to help with cloud computing, VOIP, HD video conference and more. Apply here.
Computer Technician- Intern
with Empire Facilities Management Group, Inc. in Bohemia, NY
Empire Facilities Management Group, Inc. is a national facilities maintenance firm, which deals with high-end clientele both nationally and internationally. Their infrastructure has been growing rapidly, and to keep up with the demand, they are looking for bright interns with a strong computer-IT background. Apply here.
IT/Computer Systems Analyst
with OurVinyl Productions LLC in Nashville, TN
If you are looking to work with a start-up company, are interested in music, and have skills in computer programming then this may just be the perfect internship for you. OurVinyl Productions is looking for interns to utilize technology to improve communication and help improve functionality and profitability for their beta launch. Apply here.
Computer Software Developer
with Brisk Engineering in Lisle, IL
Brisk Engineering is currently working with Fortune 500 companies on unique engineering and telecom solutions, and provides a broad array of customized M2M data management solutions. They are currently looking for interns to develop user interfaces, create and modify unit tests, and much more. Apply here.
Computer Repair Internship
with LARC Technical Institute in Miami Lakes, FL
Not sure whether or not computer science is the right major for you? LARC Technical Institute is an expanding computer repair center that is looking for interns with no experience necessary. This internship will train you on how to remove viruses and spyware, troubleshoot, repair and install computer equipment, and re-image computers! Apply here.
There are many more internships in addition to these postings on our site! Click here to search all internships.
What type of internships do you want to see highlighted on Intern Picks next week? Let us know in the comments below.
OurVinyl Productions LLC
By Taylor Chartier
“This one time, in Cancun…” Some travel tales are better left unsaid when speaking to potential employers. My “collegiette travel” included, but was not limited to…whatever it is freshmen do in Cancun, taking a much needed Bahamavention, and playing in Playa Del Carmen. I came home with killer tan lines but not much to make my resume stand out.
I graduated in 2009 with a solid GPA and internships at Keds, Neiman Marcus and Hill Holliday under my vintage leopard belt. As I began interviewing I felt perfectly comfortable talking about my ability to work well in a team, think entrepreneurially, and (begrudgingly) use SPSS. Acutely missing, though, was the confidence and understanding that can only come through intensive traveling. While one-third of my undergrad class was international and I worked incredibly close with peers that became dear friends from all over the world, I was never naïve enough to think that I completely understood where they were coming from. Literally. Surely they were affected by American cultural norms and, not for lack of desire but from pure experience, I had trouble differentiating the nuances between cultures. I was honest with myself and recognized that my international knowledge was limited to the confines of my wardrobe, epicurean habits, and news clips from the B.B.C. Whenever the topic of travel or other international matters came up in conversation I’d clamor up, make a joke, or quickly change the subject. Not ideal.
Travel void aside, I’ve landed two marketing maven roles. I began my career at the word-of-mouth marketing leader BzzAgent, and have since happily transitioned to my dream job at Her Campus. In my hybrid role of account services and business development, I have worked with the likes of West Elm, Bing and PINK. I was lucky enough to partner with Contiki this winter, kicking off a year-long promotional partnership that commenced by reviewing a tour of my choice. As part of my Mediterranean Highlights tour, I was able to get a taste for Spain, France, Monaco and Italy during a two-week adventure. Moreover, I met and bonded with ‘mates’ (as the Aussies say) from South Africa, South Korea, New Zealand and Australia.
Since her Contiki tour, Taylor finds she is more open minded and grounded than ever.
Having been lucky enough to go on this epic tour of the Mediterranean with fifty-two 18-35- year-olds, I now truly understand that beyond being an incredible time, travelling to Europe was an investment in my role as an employee both at Her Campus and beyond. With an increasingly diverse workforce, I am thankful that I was able to see and learn from others during my tour. Most striking was the stark difference in work-life balance as compared to America. I was shocked to see that Europeans really embody the ‘work to live’ mentality. I had a hunch, but it was not until I got far away from home that I came to see that my counterparts in the States have clearly taken the ‘live to work’ path, trudging through entry-level jobs at agencies and long hours in private equity and accounting. While I used to feel guilty about a 15 minute ‘Dunkin run they think nothing of three-hour siestas. Simple things, too, like sitting fees at restaurants, smaller, more utilitarian accommodations and socialist ideals around job opportunities further opened my eyes to the fact that there are (gasp) other ways to live. Since returning home from my Contiki tour I find that I am more open minded and grounded than ever, and look forward to continuing to grow both personally and, moreover, professionally.
With incredible group rates, varying trip lengths from 3 days to 6 weeks, and dynamic tours in 46 countries, I really wish I had wiped off my Chanel sunglasses and seen Europe through Contiki years ago. Strictly for the sake of my resume, of course.
Click to learn more about taking a Contiki Vacation.
Our friend Dr. Woody, who in the past has contributed many posts and tips to our Eye of the Intern blog, writes a weekly column for FoxBusiness.com covering all aspects of the job search and workplace.
One topic he covered was Starbucks etiquette and mobile workplace violators. As a student, Starbucks (or your favorite local coffee shop) becomes a second home during crunch times like exams and the last-minute internship search. Just like the on campus library, this isn’t your actual home and there are many unspoken rules to consider.
Dr. Woody lists the types of people who violate these unspoken rules: The Squatter, The Aristocrat, The Line Diva and The Broadcaster. You do not want to be one of those people. Be considerate of the people working around you and check out Dr. Woody’s tips on what not to do.
Click to read the full article, Starbucks etiquette and mobile workplace violators.
Spending all of your time and money at Starbucks? Get a part-time job there! Check out student job opportunities at Starbucks.
Every day, our intern Ting gets a sneak peek at all of the new internships being posted daily on Internships.com. Each week he’ll choose a theme and highlight a few of the new internships he thinks are cool/useful/interesting.
By Ting-Tien Wee
Communications. This is a major that is often overlooked because it’s something that everyone does every day. I mean, it’s something that I am literally doing right now with whoever is taking the time to read this. However, just because one may be constantly communicating does not by any means make them an expert in it. Communications, simply put, is the activity of conveying information, but there are so many ways and forms to convey a message that one must have actively studied this topic in order to effectively use it. In a professional work environment, where the way one communicates with their peers, bosses, and clients directly affects the direction an organization is heading, it is essential that everyone involved is on the same page. This is done through successful communication.
Here are a few of our top communication internships of the week:
Marketing Communications Intern
with Proverb in Boston, MA
Proverb, a brand strategy and design firm in Boston, is looking for a communications intern to support the marketing side of their firm. This is a chance for an intern to test their communication skills using multiple forms, including graphic design, to gain improved interactions. If you are imaginative, people-oriented, prefer challenges that involve communication, and want to promote networking and socializing, then this internship is for you. Apply here.
Communications Assistant
with Lessmann for Congress in Pittsburgh, PA
Communications varies from industry to industry, but is particularly a huge factor in politics. Manage voter and/or volunteer database and communication reports in this internship while also developing notices and follow ups on responses. If you are a student looking for a foot in the door into politics, then this is your chance. Apply here.
Communications Intern
with ADP in Marlborough, MA
ADP has proven expertise and technology for all employer needs – from recruitment to retirement – including HR, payroll, benefits administration, compensation, talent management, and tax. This is an opportunity for an intern to significantly contribute to the Communications product and executing on it for new forms of communication as well as assist with traditional internal communications print projects. Apply here.
Social Media Assistant and Communications Assistant
with Ragamuffin Music Hall in Roswell, GA
Ragamuffin Music Hall is looking for a highly motivated, innovative, creative individual who can help grow a small business by finding new ways to increase revenue, market to the public, and maximize existing social media networks. Collaborate with the Communications Department and report to the Senior Digital Strategist in this internship! Apply here.
PR/Online Marketing/Communications intern
with TheLittleBloom.com in Poughquag, NY
The Little Bloom.com (TLB) is a local “one-stop-shop” hub designed to simplify mommyhood for Hudson Valley Moms wanting to stay in-the-know. They are searching for a super-star PR/Online Marketing/Communications intern for a part time work-from-home position. If you are looking to gain experience without going out, then this virtual internship is for you! Apply here.
Communications Assistant
with Legacy Publishing Group in Inglewood, CA
“Authors Are The New RockStars” is Legacy Publishing Group’s slogan, and their goal is to commercialize literature by merging it with various entertainment sources such as music, fashion & film. If you are looking to build up your public relations resume while growing with an innovative company then you should apply here.
There are many more internships in addition to these postings on our site! Click here to search all internships.
What type of internships do you want to see highlighted on Intern Picks next week? Let us know in the comments below.
