August 7, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE:
1) DoPP Workplace Photo & Video Contest
2) Registering Fall Internships: Deadline Aug 21
3) Fall Internships on P2D2
4) Fall Career Fair: Sept 14 and 15
5) Welcome Back Event: August 24
6) HACU National Internship Program
7) ConocoPhillips Summer Internships
8) Element Engineering Fall CE & EnvE Internship
9) Economic Development Research Internship
10) Westinghouse Nuclear Internships
11) CollegeRecruiter.com
12) 43 Weird Things Said in Job Interviews
1) DoPP Workplace Photo & Video Contest: It’s not too late to submit a photo or video for our 2nd Annual Workplace Photo & Video Contest.
PHOTO CONTEST RULES : Have a photo taken of you at work. Consider including your project, lab, plant, colleagues or anything else that will visually show what your internship, co-op or work abroad experience is all about!
Photos can be from Fall 2008, Spring 2009, or Summer 2009. Email submissions to Ann Blasick by August 17 th .
VIDEO CONTEST RULES: Create a one to three minute video portraying your
Summer 2009 internship, co-op or work abroad experience. We want to see your work experience filmed in an entertaining and original way. Video entries can be scripted masterpieces, spur of the moment video shots, or music videos. Videos can be submitted online or burned onto a CD by August 17th . Be sure to submit your name, GTiD, major, employer, and work location with your submission.
1. Email: Email your video to ann.blasick@dopp.gatech.edu
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2. YouTube: Post your video on www.youtube.com
, and send us the url.
3. Submit your entry burned on a compact disc or saved on a flash drive to
Georgia Tech, Division of Professional Practice, Attn: Ann Blasick, Savant
Building, 1 st Floor, 631 Cherry Street, Atlanta, GA 30332.

2) Registering Fall Internships: Students can register part-time (20+ hrs/wk) or full-time internships until Friday, Aug 21.
The process is free and only takes about 10 minutes .
Obtain an offer letter or email from your employer, and then schedule a meeting with an intern advisor using P2D2. Your advisor will then give you a permit to register on Oscar for the free, audit-credit internship course which will maintain your full-time student status while working and cause your internship to appear on your transcript.
3) Fall Internships on P2D2: There are still several fall internship opportunities on
P2D2. Be sure to apply soon so you don’t miss out on these great opportunities! a. Hughes Telematics (#5953): CompE, CS, EE in Atlanta b. BlueWave Computing (#5951): CompE, CS, EE, ME in Smyrna, GA c. Covered Bridge Kitchen & Bath Group (#5959): Econ, INTA, Mgmt,
Psych, PP, ST&C in Atlanta, GA d. BillChex (#5960): Comp Media, CompE, CS in Acworth, GA e. Emory Healthcare (#5964): Most Engineering and CS Majors in Atlanta f. Georgia Department of Economic Development (#5934): Econ, INTA,
Mgmt, PP, ST&C in Atlanta g. National Multiple Sclerosis Society (#5854, 5855, 5856): Mgmt,
Psych, PP, HT&S, in Atlanta h. Vesdia Corporation (#5989): CS in Atlanta i. Pinkerton & Laws (#5949): BC or CE in Marietta, GA j. Make-A-Wish Foundation (#5865): Mgmt or PP in Atlanta k. Jacobs Technology (#5979): All Engineering Majors in Huntsville, AL l. Delta (#5977): CS, ISyE, Mgmt in Atlanta m. Vocalocity (#5885): CompMedia, CompE, CS, Math, EE, ISyE, ST&C in
Atlanta n. Euro RSCG 4D Impact (#6010): Mgmt, Psych in Atlanta o. Wandering WiFi (#6044): CompE, CS, Mgmt in Atlanta p. Invostar (#6036): CompMedia, CE, CompE, ISyE in West Palm Beach,
FL q. US Human Rights Network Internship (#6002): CompMedia, CS,
Econ, INTA, HTS, Mgmt, Public Policy in Atlanta, GA r. Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (#6022): Bio, EAS, Econ, INTA,
EnvE, ISyE, Public Policy in Atlanta, GA
AWARDS: Winners will be announced and prizes awarded at the Welcome
Back event on August 24 th . Your photos and videos may also be featured on our website and shown at the Welcome Back event!

4) Fall Career Fair – Sept 14 and 15: Mark your calendar (and if you don’t yet have a calendar, be sure to get one. It’s a useful tool when job hunting!). The
Fall Career Fair is on Monday, Sept 14 and Tuesday, Sept 15 in the CRC.
A list of companies and the majors they are looking for will soon be posted on www.career.gatech.edu/employer/career_fairs.php
. This is a great way to find a spring or summer internship! Be sure to plan to go both days as there will be different companies in attendance each day.
Note: Students do not need to register to attend the Career Fair. Registration is only for employers.
Is it worth your time to go to the Career Fair? The answer is a resounding “Yes!”
Here are some tips to help you most effectively navigate a Career Fair:
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Prepare! Before the career fair, prioritize a list of approximately 10-15 companies you plan to talk to.
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Dress to impress. Wear professional attire (a suit if possible).
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Try to carve out a significant time slot (approximately 2 hours) to dedicate to the career fair each day.
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Talk a leather binder with copies of your resume printed on good paper
(you can buy both at the GT bookstore).
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Practice a 30-second introduction including your name, major, year, why you’re interested in their company, and what type of position you’re looking for.
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Start each conversation with a firm handshake and a confident smile
(even if you’re feeling nervous, which is perfectly normal!).
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To calm your nerves, remind yourself that career fair recruiters are often young GT alumni who were in your shoes just a few short years ago!
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Ask about next steps and write them down. If the recruiter tells you to apply on their company website, be sure to do so even if it seems like submitting your credentials to a black hole. (Students really do get jobs this way!).
 Ask for the recruiter’s business card or email so that you can send them a follow-up thank-you email. Attach an electronic copy of your resume to this email.
5) Welcome Back Celebration for Interns and Work Abroad Students!
WHEN:
TIME:
WHERE:
Monday, August 24, 2009
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Georgia Tech Student Success Center
President Suite B, C & D
We hope you had a great experience interning in the U.S. or internationally this summer and/or past academic year! You’re invited to a welcome back event to celebrate your accomplishments at your internship or work abroad position.

There will be free food and drink and fun giveaways. We’ll also announce the winners of this year’s photo and video contests. This is a great chance to meet other students, share your work experience, and hear about their experiences at organizations throughout the country and the world!
Please RSVP to workabroad@dopp.gatech.edu
by Friday, August 14. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at that same e-mail.
6) HACU National Internship Program: The HACU National Internship Program
(HNIP) partners with federal agencies and private corporations in Washington,
D.C. and throughout the country to help students gain work experience in their field of study. Student can work with over 30 organizations including the National
Institutes of Health, Library of Congress, Deloitte, and Lockheed Martin.
Paid internships are still available for fall 2009, and the application process is now open for spring and summer 2010. For this fall, we are especially in need of students from the Computer Science/IT and math/statistics fields for internships in DC. For summer Intelligence Agency internships, please apply by October 1 st .
Business, communications, and political science majors find great opportunities in our program, however there is a particular need for more applicants from
STEM majors (science, technology, engineering, and math), library and information studies, agricultural and environmental studies, economics, and all health-related fields. http://www.hnip.net/
7) ConocoPhillips Summer Internships: ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company with operations in nearly 40 countries. As the thirdlargest integrated energy company in the United States and fifth-largest refiner in the world, ConocoPhillips’ goal is to deliver energy in a safe, environmentally and socially responsible manner. They are coming to campus in September to conduct on-campus interviews. They have internship opportunities for the following majors: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Management, Mathematics, and Physics.
If interested, be sure to stop by their booth at the September Career Fair as well as apply on either CareerBuzz or P2D2.
8) Element Engineering Fall CE & EnvE Internship: Element Consulting is a small firm specializing in commercial development. Our clients include large developers and REIT's, chain retail and light commercial development. Our core

functions are to provide environmental site assessments (Phase I / II), geotechnical investigations, survey, permitting, and general civil engineering activities. We are located in Acworth, GA and are looking for several CE and
EnvE fall interns. To view a job description and apply, check out job #6050 on
P2D2.
9) Economic Development Research Internship: The Economic Development
Department of the Gwinnett County Chamber is seeking a student intern for Fall
2009. This position offers the student opportunities to gain experience in business and economic development, as well as interact with regional business and government leaders. The intern will be closely involved in Partnership
Gwinnett, a nationally recognized economic development initiative. This position provides research support for the Economic Development Department.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
* Assist Economic Development team, particularly Research Manager,
Marketing Manager, and Business Development Managers, with research projects.
* Gather data on businesses and target industries in Gwinnett County, state, and region
* Assist Research Manager in maintaining database of target businesses and industries
* Prepare reports on target industries and businesses
* Review local media and maintain list of Partnership Gwinnett mentions and list of companies announcing new job numbers
* Provide assistance with special projects as assigned
* May occasionally assign and oversee work done by high school interns
Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes
* Able to effectively use MS Office products
* Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
* Able to adjust to changing priorities and deadlines
* Professional and positive attitude
* Experience with on-line research
Hours: Negotiable (16 minimum) mutually agreeable hours and schedule
(including starting and ending dates). Business attire required in Chamber offices. This position is unpaid.
If you are interested in applying, please email a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample (3-5 pages) to Mark Farmer at mark@gwinnettchamber.org.
Class assignments are acceptable as writing samples. Applicants are encouraged to review the Partnership Gwinnett initiative website at www.partnershipgwinnett.com
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10) Westinghouse Nuclear Internships: Internships with Westinghouse Nuclear are typically during the summer but some work during fall and spring semesters.
As a Westinghouse Nuclear intern, you will participate in numerous activities and community events. You will work closely with mentors in your specific fields of interest. Desired majors include engineering (Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical,
Chemical, Civil, Materials, Computer and Industrial) and Business (Business
Logistics and Human Resources Westinghouse Interns). To apply, visit www.westinghousenuclear.com/careers/university_relations/internships.shtm
11) CollegeRecruiter.com: If you're in the process of looking for an internship,
CollegeRecruiter.com
might end up being your answer. Finding an internship on
CollegeRecruiter.com can be an easy process depending on the type of internship you are looking for. CollegeRecruiter.com offers many resources that can be useful to college students engaged in the process of finding the right internship.
12) 43 Weird Things Said in Job Interviews:
"I'm not wanted in this state."
"How many young women work here?"
"I didn't steal it; I just borrowed it."
"You touch somebody and they call it sexual harassment!"
"I've never heard such a stupid question."
Believe it or not, the above statements weren't overhead in bars or random conversations -- they were said in job interviews.
Maybe you were nervous, you thought the employer would appreciate your honesty, or maybe you just have no boundaries. Whatever the reason, you can be certain that you shouldn't tell an interviewer that it's probably best if they don't do a background check on you. (And yes, the hiring manager remembered you said that.)
We asked hiring managers to share the craziest things they've heard from applicants in an interview. Some are laugh-out-loud hysterical, others are jaw dropping -- the majority are both. To be sure, they will relieve anyone who has ever said something unfortunate at a job interview -- and simply amuse the rest of you.
Hiring managers shared these 43 memorable interview responses: Click here to continue.

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Internship Program
Georgia Institute of Technology
Advisors: Ann Blasick and Mary Fisher
Phone: 404-894-3320
Email: intern@dopp.gatech.edu
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