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Work On It Wednesday: Preparing For Your Summer Internship Search
By: Emily Young MA ’16
The key recruiting time for most internship programs is February through April. Most employers have deadlines for summer internships that fall in late March and early April, but candidates who apply early always improve their chances.
Work On It Wednesday: Perfecting the Thank-You Letter
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
I am a huge believer in the power of two very important words: “thank you”—you can’t say them enough. In building your career path, it is important to be gracious about all the opportunities you receive and acknowledge them. Mentors, job interviewers, informational interviewees, professors, friends, family etc., they all deserve thank-you letters.