Year: 2017
Why Hire a High School Intern?
Why hire a high school intern? Let’s face it: there’s a perception that high school students are not always ready for the workplace. Who doesn’t remember the mistakes we made…
Read MoreThe Elements of Fine Art Applied to Your Internship
I walk into an empty classroom at Polaris Career Center and take an open seat as I unpack my supplies. I’m an obvious “newbie”; my palette is stark white, the…
Read MoreNEXTWORK: A Key to Success for Businesses, Schools, and Students
Among my responsibilities as the Director for Strategic Innovation for the Wickliffe Schools is to lead the district's career and workforce development program called “The Wickliffe Student Ten Year Plan.”…
Read MoreGet Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Landing an internship is one of the most exciting and valuable experiences a student can have. Internships provide students with an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop skills, and…
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Take Action: Be the Key to Finding a Great Career
Some people have career goals from a young age. For the rest of us, exploring interests is a great way to find a career we enjoy. College can be one…
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Your Summer Internship: The Ultimate Test Drive
Imagine that the car you bought during high school has finally given up. Repairing the countless problems cost much more than the car is worth, so you decide that it…
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To Employers: How a Short-Term Investment Becomes a “Buy-and-Hold” Candidate
Perspective: you recently extended internship offers to an impressive cohort of promising candidates. These students took initiative, were wonderfully prepared for interviews and convinced you, as the employer, that an…
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The Importance of Professional Development During an Internship
Full-time employees have access to mentoring, skill training, affinity groups, and other resources that allow them to take away more than just a paycheck. Offer the same amenities to interns,…
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Have a “Ball”: The Power of Embracing the Bold & Brave in Your Internship
A very wise woman once said to an audience full of her adoring fans, “I’m not funny. What I am is brave.” That was none other than comedian Lucille Ball,…
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Why Hire an International Intern? 5 Hidden Benefits
Have you ever thought about hiring an international intern? If not, maybe you believe that international interns are more difficult to obtain, or maybe you prefer to have a domestic…
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