http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern High-quality, mentor-based internships at the World's Coolest Companies! Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/25/getting-ahead-persistence-follow-up-is-expected/ http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/25/getting-ahead-persistence-follow-up-is-expected/#comments Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:11 +0000 Hannah Morgan http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/?p=14599 Have you ever said to yourself, “I can’t follow up with this person, they’ll think I’m pushy”? Stop! First, you can do anything you want… there are no rules except “I must do what I have to do to get the job.” Second, can’t is a bad, bad word.  Didn’t your mother ever tell you that? Third, do you really know this to be true?  I mean, there is such a fine line between being pushy and persistent.  Your definition is not the same as someone else. Push the line. Cross the line. If you screw up, learn… and adjust.   ]]> http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/25/getting-ahead-persistence-follow-up-is-expected/feed/ 0 http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/24/8-funny-drawbacks-to-working-in-a-cubicle-infographic/ http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/24/8-funny-drawbacks-to-working-in-a-cubicle-infographic/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:36 +0000 EQA http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/?p=14589 The "cube farm". Your "cubi-cell". Many of us have found (or will soon find) ourselves a denizen of cubicle life; that quasi-private, yet well-trafficked home away from home. Ever find yourself frustrated by your life in a cubicle? Check out this light-hearted graphic from EQA that will help you laugh off the idiosyncrasies of working in that little cube. See how many you can relate to... and let us know, below in the Comments, your own cubicle idiosyncrasies you've encountered.   ]]> http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/24/8-funny-drawbacks-to-working-in-a-cubicle-infographic/feed/ 1 http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/24/new-grads-3-ways-to-jump-start-your-job-search-now/ http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/24/new-grads-3-ways-to-jump-start-your-job-search-now/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 14:47:09 +0000 Lea McLeod http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/?p=14595 Now that’s you’ve graduated you might want to kick back and enjoy the summer. Big mistake. The job search is both a sprint and a marathon, a vital project you need to manage carefully. And the fact is you aren't a student any more; you don't get summers off. Here are a couple of ideas to get your job search kick-started this summer...   ]]> http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/24/new-grads-3-ways-to-jump-start-your-job-search-now/feed/ 1 http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/24/3-facts-you-did-not-know-about-how-jobs-are-filled/ http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/24/3-facts-you-did-not-know-about-how-jobs-are-filled/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 14:30:48 +0000 The Social HR Connection http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/?p=14592 They often want to know: why a job opening stays open for months at a time; why their application status seems to be at a stand-still; why their interviews are spread out over weeks at a time; why there seems to be no conclusion or status update after the interview process; and much more. The facts below just might help job seekers understand why recruiting processes are the way they are, and why everything seems to move much slower than they would like...   ]]> http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/24/3-facts-you-did-not-know-about-how-jobs-are-filled/feed/ 1 http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/23/key-to-job-search-success-building-relationships-with-recruiters-online-and-off/ http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/23/key-to-job-search-success-building-relationships-with-recruiters-online-and-off/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 15:15:23 +0000 Katie Niekrash http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/?p=14579 While many recruiters do cold-call potential candidates, when you're actively job seeking don’t sit at home waiting for the phone to ring. Actively build relationships with recruiters looking to place candidates like you in great positions! There’s quite a bit you can do to actively reach out to recruiters and make yourself more visible in the marketplace...   ]]> http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/23/key-to-job-search-success-building-relationships-with-recruiters-online-and-off/feed/ 1 http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/23/the-5-workplace-skills-that-will-get-you-hired/ http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/23/the-5-workplace-skills-that-will-get-you-hired/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 14:45:58 +0000 ComeRecommended http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/?p=14578 Everyone has a special trait or talent that makes them unique. Some folks thrive on connecting with strangers, while others can tactfully sell a product to someone who quite clearly doesn’t need it. Did you know these little knacks could be your hidden weapon for career success? It may take a little way to uncover your knack — it’s there! Let this list of a few secret talents jog your memory:   ]]> http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/23/the-5-workplace-skills-that-will-get-you-hired/feed/ 0 http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/23/finally-got-hired-and-your-job-sucks/ http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/23/finally-got-hired-and-your-job-sucks/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 14:00:39 +0000 Mark Babbitt http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/?p=14584 All your research… building and utilizing your network… and your patience... all paid off. You landed a new gig! You’ve been in your new job or internship for a couple weeks, maybe a month, and have settled in. And you’ve come to a stomach-cramping conclusion: this job sucks.   ]]> http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/23/finally-got-hired-and-your-job-sucks/feed/ 1 http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/22/6-simple-steps-to-writing-really-good-cover-letter/ http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/22/6-simple-steps-to-writing-really-good-cover-letter/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:19 +0000 Brazen Careerist http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/?p=14570 In a job market that’s more competitive than ever, it’s more critical than ever that your cover letter stand out. With the advent of online job postings, you’re competing with a more global and wide-ranging group of people, so consider the content of your cover letter carefully. And never submit a resume without one—or you’re likely be dismissed by a recruiter for a lack of effort. Here are some pointers on how to craft the perfect cover letter: Use Details to Show Relevant Experience Make points in your cover letter that are relevant to the job you’re applying for. Is   ]]> http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/22/6-simple-steps-to-writing-really-good-cover-letter/feed/ 3 http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/22/a-leadership-challenge-to-young-professionals/ http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/22/a-leadership-challenge-to-young-professionals/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:22 +0000 Dave Ellis http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/?p=14573 I issue this challenge mostly to those about to enter the professional world, as you have not yet given over your original, unique self to the corporate hive mind. This directive is, however, also a kick in the ass to some of you who have been in the work world for a while, and who still have a spark of independent life left inside. For me, it’s been about 11 years since I left the cube farms of corporate America for the more friendly, if more unstable, confines of the start-up world. I had mostly forgotten the hyper-bureaucracy, “CYA” decision-averse mindsets and logistical hyperbole. Forgotten, that is, until this past week when it found me again in the form of a phone conversation.   ]]> http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/22/a-leadership-challenge-to-young-professionals/feed/ 0 http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/22/social-media-manners-be-a-better-digital-citizen/ http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/22/social-media-manners-be-a-better-digital-citizen/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 14:07:17 +0000 David Shindler http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/?p=14571 Growing up, our parents taught us the rules of social etiquette… rules we should follow in order to participate in polite society. “Keep your elbows off the dinner table” and “be kind to others” became part of our mindset. Social media has developed its own polite society; it has its own set of rules. Breaking these can have a significant impact on your relationships, personal brand, job search and  career. Check out this interesting post brought to our attention by our friend David Shindler, and produced by KnowtheNet.org.uk. It’s an interesting list of Do’s and Don’ts… some of which you   ]]> http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2013/05/22/social-media-manners-be-a-better-digital-citizen/feed/ 0