The Career Center is excited for all cadets to participate in next week's Career and Internship Fair. This is something we hope you will ask your cadet about with a nudge to take advantage of it.
Looking at the information below, it is clear that Internships put cadets in a better position to receive a job offer:
- “More than half of all graduating seniors who applied for a full-time job (53.2%) received at least one job offer. Within this group, 57.5% of students who had an internship and 43.7% of graduating seniors who did not have an internship received a job offer.” - NACE 2019 Survey
- 69% of jobs are obtained through referrals or by a contact – U.S. Department of Labor
- 66% of employers state that a strong interview and relevant work experience are the most important factors in their hiring decisions - NACE 2019 Survey
What does an Internship do for your cadet?
- Exposes them to the real world
- Provides a platform for them to establish critical networking connections
- Helps them learn more about themselves
- Equips them with more than just technical skills
- Allows them to gain a competitive edge
81.1% of graduates say that working as an intern has helped them significantly improve their career prospects - State of Millennial Hiring Report
Here are two events next week they need to take advantage of:
1) "Ready, Set, Hire" - prep event for the Job and Internship Fair:
When: Monday, February 21st
Where: Daniel Library, first floor
There will be five stations:
- Resume and Cover Letter
- LinkedIn Profile
- Elevator Pitch
- Professional Interactions
- LinkedIn Headshot station
2) Job and Internship Fair
When 1-4PM Wednesday February 23rd
Where: Buyer Hall Auditorium- over 50 companies coming with hopes of hiring a cadet!
This is a great opportunity for all cadets to update their resumes and pitches as well as gain experience speaking to employers.
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If your cadet is planning to enter the military after graduation, we recommend that you encourage them to have a backup plan in case there is an unexpected change in plans. Also, they may have a wait before starting their basic courses, an internship is a great use of their time to gain experience and build relationships in the career field they plan to practice in after serving in the military.
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