This episode of Careering with Cameron focuses on the essential and often uncomfortable process of job hunting, especially for internships, while you are home for the holidays. It's your safe place for asking "dumb" questions about finding a job.

You'll learn the importance of starting your outreach before the holidays and why networking during this time can be incredibly powerful. We cover everything from refining your digital assets like your LinkedIn and resume to successfully navigating the interview process and even discussing compensation.

Key Takeaways: Internship & Job Search Strategy

Start Now (Pre-Holidays): The internship search process begins very soon and needs to happen before you head home, as many hiring decisions are finalized in the January timeframe.

Networking is Key: Utilize connections with friends' parents, alumni, and people in your hometown, as these connections are powerful and often lead to opportunities.

Professional Polish: Ensure you have a professional email address and an updated LinkedIn profile with a headshot, as this is where recruiters are looking.

The Elevator Pitch: Build and rehearse a succinct, memorable elevator pitch to make a strong, positive impression.

Don't Discount Experiences: Diversify your experiences and don't discount internships just because they don't seem perfectly aligned with your intended career track.

Episode Highlights

The importance of having an up-to-date resume and LinkedIn profile.

The role of a personal email address you can maintain forever, unlike a school email.

How to build a powerful and memorable elevator pitch.

Questions you should ask about an intern program to understand your potential development.

The strategy for considering multiple opportunities and comparing the differences in each position.

When is the right time to discuss compensation (not early in the process!).

The value of reaching out to executives and sharing your plan to show you are taking charge of your career.

Timestamps

1:02 - Getting your resume and LinkedIn ready

3:45 - Building a memorable elevator pitch

6:10 - Starting your job search before the holidays

7:30 - The power of alumni and friends' parents for networking

9:05 - Being aggressive and showing interest to employers

11:50 - Interviewing and evaluating multiple opportunities

13:58 - When to negotiate compensation

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