Finding a Job 101

Finding a summer internship is an extremely fragile process. Job hunting is a numbers game and every part of the process should be taken seriously and executed well. Consider that for each position hundreds of individuals apply. Every incremental advantage you create over other candidates can get you to the next phase of what is a very linear process: Submitting an application - Getting an Interview - Getting a Job. I will try to break down the key factors to succeeding at each step.

I cannot stress enough the importance for first years to ignore the job hunt for the first few months of the program and instead focus on school and developing a network with classmates. For the first two months students should only worry about joining the right clubs, learning about a target industry and deciding which roles to pursue.

Over the next few weeks I will put together a series of posts to guide candidates in becoming successful in their job search:

• Learning the Industry (Second Years and Professors)
• Networking (Info sessions, Second Years, Cold Emailing/Calling, Coffee)
• Preparing an Application (Resume, Cover Letter)
• Studying for Interviews (Behavioral, Technical, Mock Interviews, CCC Resources, News)
• Interviewing (Common Questions, Being Remembered)