Opportunity Knocks: Wisdom From Recent Grads on Jobs and Internships
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1.The Main Line Chamber of Commerce
2.Connecting college students with employers and professional development: The Main Line Chamber of Commerce’s Talent and Education Network is connecting employers with talent through a series of 4 Opportunity Knocks events and the 2nd Annual No Limits Leadership Women in Tech Experience. These strategic gatherings with a purpose enable employers to impart knowledge that is essential for students to find a job and succeed at work. Students connect with employers seeking diverse candidates for internships and entry-level hires. Specifically, each event includes the below components:
- Learn: Interactive professional development for students focused on developing skills such as writing cover letters, interviewing, workplace communications, networking, and public speaking.
- Connect: The opportunity for students to meet and share resumes with employers.
- Follow Up: Introductions for students with employers they are most interested in.
3.There were speakers that talked about how to transition from college to the corporate world. I learned that finding an internship you enjoy is very important. Networking or connecting with employers, recruiters, or people in general is very important in furthering your career. Asking questions is very important because it shows that you are interested and it is important to get more information from a conversation.
4.The activity relates to my career goals because I am looking for an internship and will eventually look for a job. The event gave a lot of good information on how to find an internship or job and how to connect with people or employers in your field of work.