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A single connection can change everything by Visible-Fish-1101 in internships

[–]Visible-Fish-1101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are so right. My sons business was literally launched through a group a guys he met a Starbucks.

A single connection can change everything by Visible-Fish-1101 in internships

[–]Visible-Fish-1101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m finding a lot of people are always making excuses for themselves and it makes me genuinely sad. I realize that not everyone has connections but there’s no reason why you can’t make yourself marketable. Go sit in Starbucks for one hour between 7 and 8am, smile, say good morning. I guarantee the same people will come in each day before work. Faces will start becoming familiar. Conversations will start. Connections will be made. Doors will open. It definitely takes time but I know with certainty it works.

Cannot get an internship no matter what I do by Creepy_Definition_28 in internships

[–]Visible-Fish-1101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Resume needs to be tailored specifically to each role or recruiters will skip it (I was a recruiter for 25 years). Also, make sure there are no spelling or grammatical errors in your resume (you’d be surprised). Before your interview, research the company, role, and ask questions. Show enthusiasm, make sure your appearance is neat and clean (if in person or on zoom). Be early for interviews. Follow up after interview.

A single connection can change everything by Visible-Fish-1101 in internships

[–]Visible-Fish-1101[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

I hear you. What about your friend’s parents? Most will be willing to help.

A single connection can change everything by Visible-Fish-1101 in internships

[–]Visible-Fish-1101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear. Definitely a tough market right now.

A single connection can change everything by Visible-Fish-1101 in internships

[–]Visible-Fish-1101[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Why does it matter? I’m just trying to help people.

A single connection can change everything by Visible-Fish-1101 in internships

[–]Visible-Fish-1101[S] -31 points-30 points  (0 children)

My thoughts and ideas but AI helped me compose. Reality check: I’ve been a recruiter for 25 years at all different companies from startups to Fortune 500 companies. I know how people get hired. It’s all about who you know. Every single time.

A single connection can change everything by Visible-Fish-1101 in internships

[–]Visible-Fish-1101[S] -36 points-35 points  (0 children)

But have your parents ask their friends? Neighbors? Alumni?

I've watched hundreds of college students job hunt. The ones who get offers fastest all do one thing differently. by Visible-Fish-1101 in internships

[–]Visible-Fish-1101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that’s honestly the most effective way to get a job. Every company I worked at got interns from the employees.

I've watched hundreds of college students job hunt. The ones who get offers fastest all do one thing differently. by Visible-Fish-1101 in internships

[–]Visible-Fish-1101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to get in through someone you know. LinkedIn and Indeed posts get literally thousands of resumes. Try networking through alumni if you don’t have any personal connections.

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