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3 Tips for Interns and New Hires
How to put your best foot forward Here’s the good news: someone said yes, and hired you! Whether paid or unpaid, now is the time to make your internship or new job a great experience for you and your employer. To help make sure your boss thinks you are a good employee, we offer these […]
A Guide to the Perfect Interview
Interviewing can be a tricky business, and for some is one of the most intimidating parts of the job application process. Here are our insights on the art of interviewing. The Intern Perspective I once had a boss tell me she imagined I probably wasn’t very good at interviewing, which was a shame because I […]
Keeping in Touch With Employers
Just because a job or internship ends doesn’t mean contact with your boss does. Here are our tips to staying in contact with previous employers
Unexpected Discoveries
Fellow Interns Reflect on their Experiences The Boss Perspective The month of August brings to a close most summer internships, and thus provides a great opportunity for reflection. For example, did your internship provide the experience you had anticipated? Regardless of the quality of the experience, were you able to learn something helpful for your […]
What to Do When There’s Nothing to Do
You’re in an office with brilliant people who might even want to guide and mentor you. They’re probably doing work, and you can too. So let’s face it: in this setting, Facebook is not the move. Alas, what is?
Establishing a Good Relationship with Your Boss
A Case Study. The worst relationship I ever had with a boss was at a non-profit I interned with a couple years ago. My boss, who I’ll call Theresa, was a distinguished Harvard graduate dedicated to fighting for women’s rights, a time-consuming and often frustrating job. From day one, her incredible intellect and drive both astounded […]
Your First Day
Your First Day at a Job or Internship First days can be hard, period. Thrown into a brand new situation, we wade through a slew of new information like co-workers’ names and how to work the temperamental coffee maker, bound to forget much of it within minutes. We meet new people, navigate the office, and […]
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