Dianne King
Resources:
Lauren Berger Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA1NtRaA7Tg&t=3s Job Search Guide for Teens Job Interview Questions and Answers and Tips Working Papers Finding Your First Job Jobs for High School Students How to Find a Job - 10 Steps Resumes – How to Create a Resume Cover Letters - How to Write a Cover Letter Letters of Reference - Guide - Letter of Reference |
Yes!!! It's worth the work!
TESTIMONIALS:
Emma Martin
Interns bring a fresh perspective and high level of enthusiasm to the organization. This potential creativity can lead to completion of singular projects or projects that are part of a larger scope.
Alice Collien - Siemens Energy, Inc.
Internship Forsyth has been a huge benefit to both AutomationDirect AND to the interns we work with. We get an extra highly motivated, eager and dedicated team member, and the intern gets real life work experience. The best kinds of relationships are when everyone benefits, and Internship Forsyth nails it. Five thumbs up!
Rick Folea & Tim Wheeler - AutomationDirect
The Internship Forsyth program has greatly benefited us as we started a new business in 2020. We have hired every intern sent our way. We could not run our business effectively without them. They have provided valuable marketing and social media experience that we did not even know about. When looking for additional employees, we reach out to the Internship Forsyth program first!
Kim Weldy - Style Encore
TESTIMONIALS:
Emma Martin
Interns bring a fresh perspective and high level of enthusiasm to the organization. This potential creativity can lead to completion of singular projects or projects that are part of a larger scope.
Alice Collien - Siemens Energy, Inc.
Internship Forsyth has been a huge benefit to both AutomationDirect AND to the interns we work with. We get an extra highly motivated, eager and dedicated team member, and the intern gets real life work experience. The best kinds of relationships are when everyone benefits, and Internship Forsyth nails it. Five thumbs up!
Rick Folea & Tim Wheeler - AutomationDirect
The Internship Forsyth program has greatly benefited us as we started a new business in 2020. We have hired every intern sent our way. We could not run our business effectively without them. They have provided valuable marketing and social media experience that we did not even know about. When looking for additional employees, we reach out to the Internship Forsyth program first!
Kim Weldy - Style Encore
How to find an internship placement:
- Check Lauren Berger's tips above.
- Prepare or Update Your Resume, Prepare a Cover Letter, and Develop a List of References.
- Lots of Ideas and sources for placements.
- Mrs. King will share with you positions to consider as they are received
- Ask your High School Teachers/Counselors
- Consider Your Own Network of Family/Friends
- Local Non-Profits - often have a huge need for help with marketing, IT, etc.
- Check the Chamber of Commerce - Business Directory https://web.focochamber.org/search
- Finally, don’t forget the FCS Student Job Board http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/jobboard - Businesses looking to hire students often list job openings here.
- Work with Career Development Coordinator. Remember, we take a summer break as well.
- Visit potential businesses where you’d like to work/intern to explore local options.
- Dress professionally and introduce yourself.
- Provide a copy of your resume and explain why you are dropping by.
- Always address business employees as Mr. or Ms. or Dr.; not by their first names.
- Know approximately how many hours you will need to work each week when school begins for credit...
- 5 hours-1 Period / 10 hours-2 Periods / 15 hours-3 Periods - Weekend hours count!
- Follow-up after your visit. Thank them for their time and consideration.
- Check your email and voicemail for messages from businesses. Make sure your voicemail is not full.
- You will have until school begins to obtain an Internship/Mentorship placement.
- Students not placed will have their schedules changed to remove the these periods.
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