How to Get an Internship - Advice From an Engineering Manager
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
- Landing an internship is a great way to expand your experience and jumpstart your career. So in this video, I outline the 7 steps every student should take to get an internship.
1) Focus on grades
2) Expand your network
3) Develop your resume
4) Apply to everything
5) Go to all career fairs
6) Focus on interviewing
7) Start your search early
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That career fair clip got me!
thanks! im glad someone liked it.
You seem to be a good source of information, so here is a question I have had for a while.
I currently am the laboratory manager for one of the labs at my university. I oversee several projects and many many people, so this job really helps me develop engineering management skills. That said, it makes me wonder if this pidgeon holes my resume into only really being relevant for "Project Management Intern" like positions. What are your thoughts?
If you were hiring for your team, what would you make of someone claiming to have some management experience looking for an internship? My major is Aerospace Engineering, so I truly am taking technical coursework.
I don't think it pigeon holes you at all. From a hiring manager's perspective, The fact that you're a lab manager on top of tackling your engineering coursework shows that you're excellent at delegating your time, managing priorities, and dealing with customers (other students). I am of course assuming that you have maintained a solid GPA. The only thing I would say is that if you are going to claim "project management" experience on your resume, make sure you have solid metrics to back it up.
"increased lab efficiency by ... %"
"decreased lab expenses by ... %"
"managed 4 hours of lecture and an average of 20 email questions per day"
"Developed a more successful method for teaching the concept of drag"
Things like that. Either way, I think your lab experience will only enhance your chances of landing an internship. whether that be in project management or engineering. hope that helps!
Great video, just a little constructive criticism this was a lot of cuts for me
Thanks! Good to know. It’s hard to know what the sweet spot is.
How do you suggest people balance practicing interviews (ie answers to common questions) while also keeping themselves genuine and 'human' in their responses so it doesn't sound so pre-written or planned? Great video :)
Thanks! This is a great question. I would say that just because you've practiced a response, doesn't mean that it isn't genuine. It can still genuinely come from you ... even with a little practice. The practice will just help make it a bit clearer and more to the point.
Another thing I would say is to also practice answering curveball questions. Have a friend interview you with new and unknown questions that you've never seen before, this will help you learn to think on your toes and to communicate well while you're under pressure.
Have you posted a follow up video for resume setup? I can’t find it if so.
Not yet! But I will.
What is a cover letter?
A recruiter told my class and I, on average they take 6 seconds to decide to continue reading your resume or not, format and organization is key
totally, your brain works pretty quick in making an overall judgement if a resume is worth reading thoroughly or not. Exactly as you said, the format and organization will either keep their eyes on it or push them away. just like you wouldn't want to sit down and hangout in a disorganized and cluttered room ... managers don't want to spend their time on a disorganized and poorly structured resume.
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Thanks! 😁
My ribs are hurting from that career fair clip
Haha glad you liked it.
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