Internship Week

October 5^th – 9^th, 2020

Presented by the Career Development Center

 

Entertainment Industry Spotlight

Thursday, October 8^th

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come and talk with entertainment industry professionals to gain advice on opportunities within the field.

****Featuring: Danielle O'Hare, Director of Talent Development at LucasFilms

Kevin Rice, Screenwriter, upcoming film release "Born to Be Murdered"

 

Employer & Student Internship Real Talk

Friday, October 9^th

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Ask questions and gain insights in real talk discussions with a variety of employers and student interns.  This space welcomes all students to learn and engage in deep and authentic conversations about internships.  

 

To Register:

• Log in to your Single Sign-On
• Select the CareerLINK chiclet
• Select “Events” from the left-hand side of the screen, then click on “Workshops”
• Click “RSVP” for the workshops you would like to attend.

 

Additional Events for Internship Week:

 

Search and Prepare for Internships

Monday, October 5^th  

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Learn about key strategies and tools to use to find remote internships, expectations of virtual internships, and equipment and skills needed to be successful.

 

Identify and Market Transferable Skills

Tuesday, October 6^th

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Ever wonder how your experience relates to the internship or job you are looking for? Come learn how to translate your skills from previous experience into verbiage that works for hiring companies.

 

Virtual Professional Networking

Wednesday, October 7^th

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Find out how to stand out while networking virtually through social media platforms such as LinkedIN and setting up virtual informational sessions.

 

Gaining World Experience via Micro-Internships

Wednesday, October 7^th

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Learn more about what Micro-Internships are and tools to search for them.

 

Earn a Career Management Digital Badge in one week by attending 3 of workshops and 1 employer-related event!

For more information on digital badges, visit The Career Development Center Website and click on the “Digital Badge” tab.