Connecting One Step Closer
By BROOKE RUDISILL
Editor-in-Chief
Landing an internship has become a medium for college students to successfully work their way into their field of study.
With the rise in numbers of individuals applying for jobs with a bachelor’s degree secured under their belts, it has now become more difficult for college graduates to find a job upon graduation. Although finding an internship may seem extremely daunting and difficult, the Career Connections Center – located on the first floor of the Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Library – has successfully help connect students with opportunities and resources toward securing positive outcomes for their careers.
Students are encouraged to attend the Career Connections Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Henke Wing of DeHoernle International Building. At this event, with more than 35 employers from well known companies covering all of the majors provided at Lynn, are now seeking future employers.
They will be able to network with individuals who currently hold positions in the industries which they aspire to one day work in. Many companies are looking for determined, goal driven individuals who want to kick-start their careers with hands-on experience.
“[With] constantly utilizing [our resources, and us] we put them in front of the right people at the right time,” said Anne Marie Van Casteren, coordinator of programming and student engagement. “This year, we have seen a 74 percent increase in students utilizing our office to obtain job and internship opportunities.”
This past Monday students attended the Career Preparation Day, where they conducted mock interviews with outside employers, learned how to approach and introduce themselves to employers and how to properly conduct thank you letters and e-mails to employers after being offered positions or employment.
Since the Career Connections Center made its big more to the library this fall, they have been receiving an outstanding amount of involvement on campus.
“Through activities such as self-assessment workshops, job shadowing around the South Florida area with [alumni] and a number of internship and job opportunities, the Career Connections Center ensures the success of our students one connection at a time,” said Van Casteren. The Career Connections Center has linked students with many companies such as, Zimmerman Advertising Agency, Tilson PR, Royal Blues Hotel, Journey Aviation, Brazilian Court, Travel Pro and many more.
All it takes are a few steps inside of the office of the Career Connections Center, and upon those doors the dreams of one day working for a major company will soon become a reality with the training and opportunities that are offered.
