Adventures @Valentischool: Internship Attempt
Hello, my dearest Coogs on this week's blog I will share with you my experience as I applied for an internship this summer. I have to be completely honest I gave it a try even though due to my resume being a bit short didn’t expect to obtain it. I have yet to get more involved with school organizations. I do intend to slowly since I do have a full schedule on my hands. I have a full-time job that allows me to pay for my studies since I am not eligible for financial aid. I also am a member of the JV Mariachi Pumas and of course, I do not want to lose focus in my classwork. Slowly but surely every semester shall be a new experience for me as I integrate myself more with any events at The Valenti School as well as UH in general.
I wanted to try my luck and apply for the internship would be working for The City of Houston Mayoral Office. I did receive an e-mail letting me know I was not selected for the role. I have previously mentioned in past blog entries being at a new school and not knowing your way around can be very overwhelming. I have however decided to reach out and make an appointment with Deborah Reyes Internship Program Coordinator for assistance and guidance in regards to applying for internships. I am positive she will be able to help me to find an internship best suited for my major.
Little Coogs and Future Coogs my advice to you will always be if you have the means and most importantly time to get involved since freshman year of college do so. I will broaden your opportunities to not only network which is essential but also add to your resume. Remember that internships are experience and potential job offers. Make sure you reach out to Deborah Reyes as well as ask your professors for advice and if they are aware of any internships available. They can also be aware of companies looking to employ you. Apply for as many internships that are made available for you remember that no matter how many rejections you get you at least tried. There will be someone willing to give you a chance but if you give up you might not get to find out. The communications field is so wide you might even land an internship in another area of concentration you might not be majoring in only to find your true passion and calling.
The Valenti School as well as its leadership and staff want us to succeed and will go above and beyond for us as long as we are setting forth our best efforts. There are so many resources available to us that can sometimes only be known about via networking. So putting your communication skills to work will fortify the common saying practice makes perfect. Let’s ensure we pursue the internships and job opportunities even if it is overwhelming.