OffCampusAlternativeInternship Search

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Off-Campus/AlternativeInternship Search

• Alternative Paths to Finding Opportunities.
• Teri Mills, Senior Assistant Director and Career
  Counselor
  
• Scott Mofield, Experiential Education
  Coordinator
  
• Duke Career Center

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There are only 2 ways to find a job!1. Job
Postings 2. Who You Know
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Duke eRecruiting

• There are THOUSANDS of internships in Duke
  eRecruiting. You might not be interested in any
  of the companies coming to campus, but you can
  still find plenty of opportunities that match
  with your interests.
• Key-If the company isnt recruiting on-campus,
  than you have to become the recruiter. (You are
  recruiting them to take you as an intern)

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Alternative Internship Postings

• Association Websites
• Chambers of Commerce websites
• Industry-Related Job Boards
• Online Publications
• Local Job Fairs
• Social Networking Email Groups

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Sample Association Website American Marketing As
sociation Internships
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Sample Industry-Related Job Board Playbill.com
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Career Center Hidden Gems

• Career Search
• Database with information on almost all US
  companies
  
• Internship Feedback Database
• See what other Duke students have done!
• Where to find them
• http//career.studentaffairs.duke.edu/

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ShhhhhTricks of the Trade

• Search Agents
• Example Monster.com
• Other School Websites!!
• Example NYU Internship Listings

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Other School Websites
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Number 2. Networking.
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What is Networking Anyway??

• Connecting with people and then nurturing the
  resulting relationships.
  
• Tapping into the hidden job market (learning
  about job opportunities that are never
  advertised!)
  
• The most effective means of finding a job!
• MAKE YOUR RESUME MORE THAN A SHEET OF PAPER!

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Whos in your network?
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Career Center Resources

• DukeConnect volunteer alumni network
• Duke Career Week alumni who return to campus in
  the spring
  
• Alumni in Residence Experienced alumni who
  return to campus
  

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DukeConnect Volunteer Alumni Network
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Duke Career WeekJanuary 22 - 27, 2007

• Hundreds of alumni back on campus to meet you and
  provide information!

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Informational Interviews

• A job interview without asking for a job, simply
  information for anyone who is trying to make
  decisions about their career or job searching
  
• Before the interview, conduct some research on
  your own and prepare questions to ask
  
• Sample questions- Where are the opportunities for
  summer internships in your field? What are some
  other experiences that are helpful to getting an
  entry-level job in this field? What are some
  skills that people must have for this
  occupation?

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Sample Questions

• How did you get started in this field? What has
  your career path been?
  
• What was your major at Duke? How is your
  education related to your career?
  
• Where are the opportunities for summer
  internships in your field?
  
• What are some other experiences that are helpful
  to getting an entry-level job in this field?
  
• What are some skills that people must have for
  this occupation?
  
• Whom else should I contact?

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After the Informational Interview and any
interview for that matter

• Write a thank you note within 24hrs
• Follow-up again after you have done things you
  said you would
  
• Continue to check-in bi-weekly or monthly

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Final Dos

• Do
• Get advice and support from your career
  counselor
  
• Make contacts using DukeConnect Career Week
• Use your networking web
• Your homework
• Follow-up, Follow-up, Follow-up!
• Maintain your new relationship
• Be patient, networking takes time

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Final Donts

• Dont
• Call every and anyone
• Be obnoxious, learn how to respond to cues
• Expect to get all the answers if you havent done
  your part
  
• EXPECT to get an internship
• Do anything you wouldnt want done to you

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