| How to Apply for an Internship Posted: 08 May 2019 01:00 AM PDT If you don't have much professional experience or you're still in school, an internship is an excellent way to build your qualifications. Because internship applicants rarely have much in the way of professional experience, potential employers will be more concerned with your skills and attitude. By looking in the right places, putting together an impressive application, and preparing for your interview, you can get a great internship that puts you on the right career path. EditFinding Internship Opportunities - Search generic job sites. Websites that are used for job seekers usually include internships as well.[1] Try sites like Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, Glassdoor, and ZipRecruiter.
- In the search bar, type "intern" and any phrases that relate to your specific career field like "finance" or "medicine."
- There will also be an option for setting a geographic location for your search so you can find jobs near you.
- Search intern-specific sites. There are sites that cater specifically to interns and entry-level job seekers. Try sites like internships.com, LookSharp, Internmatch, and YouTern.[2]
- Look for message boards or sites that are specific to your preferred career field.
- Attend career fairs. Colleges and high schools often hold career fairs that will include a number of internship opportunities. These are a great option for finding internships because you can make a personal impression on the recruiter and ask questions about the position. If you are a student, ask someone in your school's administrative office or career services office when these take place.[3]
- Ask the recruiter questions like what kind of work you'll be doing during the internship, what kind of opportunities it could lead to, and what the company culture is like.
- Most career fairs that aren't held at schools will be for full-time jobs. If you do plan to attend one of these fairs, ask the event organizer if any internships will be available.
- Think of your conversations with recruiters as interviews. Bring a resume, dress nicely, and exude confidence at the fairs so you make a good impression.
- Ask your teachers. Teachers and professors often know of internship or assistantship opportunities that may not be published on a job site. They themselves may be looking for an assistant to help out with certain tasks. If you are in college, you could also approach the administrators or your major's department.[4]
- It's best to approach a teacher you know fairly well and whose subject matter you are interested in. Say something like "I am really enjoying our class. Do you know of any relevant internship opportunities?"
EditApplying for Internships - Create a résumé. If you're applying for an internship, it's likely you don't have much job experience. However, you'll still need a professional-looking résumé to demonstrate your background and interests. If you don't have much professional experience, try to think of other experiences that could be relevant.
- Include information about volunteer work and extracurricular school activities or teams you participated in. Include the courses you have taken in school, your GPA, and standardized testing schools as well, especially if you feel like your résumé is too short.
- Be descriptive in including your job functions, not just the names and dates of your employment. Instead of just saying that you served as an office assistant, describe duties like sending company-wide emails, drafting press releases, reordering office supplies, receiving and redirecting phone calls, and handling mail intake.[5]
- If you do have a lot experience to fill up your résumé, try to be concise. A résumé should be no longer than two pages long.[6]
- Design it so that the information can easily be gleamed by a skim read. Bullet points are a good way to emphasize the most important information.[7]
- Ask a teacher or a professional to read your résumé and give advice.
- Gather references. Many employers desire references to back up the information they'll see on your résumé. Contact teachers, previous employers, or professionals that know you well ahead of time and make sure they are okay with being contacted by the employers you apply to.[8]
- Have at least 3 recommenders in mind. Provide no more than 5 per job application.
- Try to give your recommender some guidance as to what qualities you want emphasized in the letter.
- Create a portfolio. For certain job fields, a work sample portfolio will go a long way toward landing you an internship. If you're applying for something related to writing, art, computer programming, research, or a performance field like dancing or acting, your work samples will likely speak louder than your résumé or cover letter.[9]
- Provide a short description for each sample that gives the context for its creation. Describe the sample's purpose and whether you made it for a job, school assignment, or recreation.
- If you have a large number of samples, be selective about what you include. Choose 3-5 samples of your best work. Consider changing your portfolio around for different jobs if certain samples are more directly applicable than your best.
- There are numerous free and premium online platforms for developing portfolios. Portfolio Gen, Carbonmade, eFolio, and Coroloft are some free options. Big Black Bad, Parade, and Pixpa are some premium options.
- If you have some web design skills, you could use an open source site like WordPress, Blogger, or TypePad.[10]
- Craft your cover letters. Cover letters are an opportunity to make a personal appeal to potential employers. Discuss your background, your interests, why you would be a valuable to the employer, and why the experience would be valuable for your long-term pursuits.[11]
- Avoid repeating the content from your résumé. Instead, express exactly how your experience prepares you for the internship you're applying for.[12]
- Write a unique cover letter for each internship you apply to. Employers can easily tell if you're using a cookie cutter letter and may reflect negatively on you.[13]
- Try to find a specific person to contact and address the letter to them. If you can't find a specific contact person, address it as "Dear wikiHow hiring manager."
EditAcing Your Interview - Dress well and groom yourself. Looking clean and professional is essential to demonstrating that you belong in a work environment. Consider the appearance of people working at the company you're applying to and try to replicate that as best as possible. For some internships, you can dress more casually.[14]
- Always shower, brush your teeth, and comb your hair before your interview.
- For men in a corporate environment, a suit is most ideal. If you don't have a suit, wear a dress shirt, dress shows, and dress slacks with a tie. Make sure everything is properly laundered and ironed.
- For women in a corporate environment, pantsuits or a professional dress should be worn. You can wear high heels or flats, as long as they are professional looking.
- Try to conceal any tattoos and remove nontraditional piercings.[15]
- Exude confidence. One of the biggest things employers are looking for in an interview is composure and confidence.[16] Sit upright, maintain eye contact, and speak up.
- If you think you may come off as nervous, try to practice some potential answers in front of mirror beforehand.
- Try to think positively and imagine yourself succeeding in getting the internship to build confidence.
- Prepare for generic questions. Consider the questions you'll be asked ahead of time. You're more likely to be nervous if you have to think of your answer on the spot.
- "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" "What made you decide to apply for this internship?" "Describe a time when you had to meet a deadline," "Describe a time you had to work with a team," "Describe a time you had to deal with a problem customer," are common questions you'll hear in a job or internship interview.
- While it's good to be prepared, don't overthink your answers. The main purpose of these questions is to see how well you think on your feet and sounding over-rehearsed can reflect negatively on you.[17]
- Emphasize how you can help them. A common mistake internship and job applicants make is overemphasizing how great the experience will be for them. Try to phrase all of your answers in ways that demonstrate your value to the employer.[18]
- Instead of saying "This would be a great opportunity for me to learn more about sales," say something like "I think my passion for developing sales skills will really contribute to your team's goals."
- Ask questions of your own. Interviews will almost always end with the interviewer asking if you have any questions. Even if you don't have anything particularly pressing to ask, coming up with a question or two will demonstrate that you're engaged.
- If you can't think of anything specific, ask something like "When do you think you'll be making your hiring decision?" "How long has the company been around?" or "What is the typical day-to-day like in the office?"[19]
- Send a follow-up email or note. Job and internship-seekers often send a follow-up message to thank the potential employer for their time and restate their excitement about the position. You should wait two or three days before sending the follow-up.[20]
- A good follow-up should say something like "I just wanted to reach out and thank you for your time the other day. I sincerely enjoyed learning more about the company and position. Please let me know if you have any additional questions about my background or need anything else from me. I look forward to discussing further."
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| How to Find Your Sunglasses Size Posted: 07 May 2019 05:00 PM PDT Finding the perfect pair of sunglasses can be hard, but don't worry! If you take the correct measurements and choose the frame and lens material wisely, you should have no problem finding the right pair for the job. EditMeasuring Your Face - Use a ruler to measure from cheekbone to cheekbone. Using a measuring tape or ruler, measure the distance between your left and right temples. Place the tape measure at the very top of your cheekbone, just below eye level, and stretch it to the same point on the other side of your face. Make a note of the number.[1]
- Measure your jawline. Place the end of the tape measure just below your ears and find where your jawbone begins. Measure from one end of your jawbone to the other around the bottom of your face. Write this down too. This is an important measurement in determining the shape of your face.
- Take note of your face length. Measure from the beginning of your hairline down over your nose to the bottom of your chin. Write this measurement down as well. This will help you determine which lens height is best for your face.
- Write down your forehead width. Measure the width of your forehead from one side of your hairline to the other. Write down this number with the rest of your measurements. This number, along with your cheekbone measurement, will give you an idea of which frame width you should choose.
- Use these measurements to determine the shape of your face. This is an important step in deciding which frames are best for you. While the fit is ultimately most important, you also want to make sure the style compliments your face. Ideally, you want your glasses to balance the natural proportions of your face.
- While faces come in all shapes and sizes, most can be lumped into either square, triangle, oblong, round, or oval. Oval faces are complemented by any shape and style of frame shape.
EditUsing Alternative Methods - Use your current frame size for reference. The frame size is typically found on the inside of the temple arm or nose bridge, depending on the manufacturer. The eye/lens size is usually first, followed by the bridge size, then temple size. The eye/lens size is generally used to determine the best frame size.[2]
- You have a margin of on each measurement, except for the bridge. Stick to a margin of just on the bridge.
- Frame width will not be printed on the frame. Follow the guide below in order to accurately measure frame width and ensure the perfect fit.
- Take your own measurements of old glasses. Don't worry if the numbers aren't printed on your glasses. You can always use a ruler or measuring tape. To start, measure the frame width horizontally across the entire front of the frame. Make sure to include any bolt or hinge that sticks out on the side! Then, measure the temple arms from the hinge to where they begin to bend around the ear. After that, measure from the top of the bend to the bottom tip. Add the two measurements together for the total temple length.[3]
- The lens height is measured vertically at the tallest point of one lens.
- The bridge is measured horizontally, at the top of the bridge, from the edge of one lens to the other.
- Use a credit card to measure your face. If you are in a pinch and can't find a ruler or tape measure, you can use a credit card.[4] While lens size may vary by brand, most credit cards are the approximate width of a standard size lens. Using a mirror, take a credit card with one hand and hold the edge against the bridge of your nose and under your eyebrow. Note where the other edge ends.
- If the end of the card aligns with the end of your eye, you should be comfortable with a standard size.
- If the card extends beyond the end of your eye, you should consider a smaller size.
- On the other hand, if the card does not reach the end of your eye, you should opt for a larger size. [5]
EditFinding Glasses That Suit Your Face - Wear sunglasses that have rounded bottom edges if your face is square shaped. As a rule, you should avoid any glasses with boxy or angular corners. Those with square faces are complemented well by wayfarer glasses. This style will help give your face a rounder silhouette.
- Choose sunglasses that are heavier at the bottom if you have a long face or narrow chin. This will help shorten oblong faces. In general, you should stick to glasses with wider lenses. Longer faces are complimented well by aviators or more modern sport sunglasses.
- Try rectangular glasses if you have a rounder face. More angular frames will balance the roundness of your face. This could be the perfect opportunity to try a more retro or vintage pair of glasses. Make sure your glasses fit just right, as smaller glasses can make your face appear overly heavy. [6]
- Make sure the frame material suits your purposes. There are many different options to choose from, depending on your needs. Plastic or metal are the most common frame materials. There is also nylon or titanium if you need a more lightweight or hypoallergenic option.[7]
- Nylon is typically used for sport and performance frames.
- While plastic is often the cheapest option, plastic frames will break easier than metal or steel.
- Choose the lens material wisely. As with frame material, there are a variety of lens to choose from. Typically plastic or Polycarbonate lens are the cheapest. However, a higher index plastic lens will be thinner and lighter than a polycarbonate one.[8]
- Polycarbonate is the softest lens material and also the most impact resistant.
- You want to make sure that your lenses will protect your eyes from harmful UV radiation. The good news is that polycarbonate and nearly all high index lenses have 100% UV protection built in.
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| How to Disable Autoplay on the Home Screen on YouTube Posted: 07 May 2019 09:00 AM PDT YouTube has a feature called "Autoplay on Home", which helps you to easily preview different videos while you browse the Home tab. As you scroll through your Home feed, videos will begin to play on mute with captions auto-enabled. Autoplay on Home will be on as default in the app. This wikiHow will teach you how to disable the "Autoplay on the Home" feature on the YouTube app for Android. - Launch the "YouTube" app on your Android device. You can find the app in your app drawer. Ensure that your app is up to date. If it's not, update it from the Play Store.
- Tap on your account icon. It's located at the top-right corner of the app.
- Tap on . It will be the third option from the last.
- Select the option. You will see this option under the General settings.
- Tap on . A dialog box will pop up on your screen.
- Select the option to disable the feature. When you're done, YouTube videos won't autoplay on the Home tab. If you want to turn on the feature again, choose Always on from the Autoplay on Home settings. That's it!
- You can also use this feature only when connected to Wi-Fi.
- This feature is only available for Android 6 and above.
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