From Celebrity Gossip to Children’s Books: A Look Back At Internships

When I first entered college, many, many moons ago, I was a young 18-year-old girl with big dreams of working in entertainment. I did not care what form of entertainment it was, whether it was writing about the Oscars or being in the control room of a syndicated ABC talk show. Whatever it was, I knew I wanted to be there. However, things change and … Continue reading From Celebrity Gossip to Children’s Books: A Look Back At Internships

The Internship Series: Finding the Right Internship

Having the guts to go for a high-profile internship is not easy but, Manhattan College senior, Alexis Montagano, went straight for the big leagues and landed an internship with Comedy Central under Viacom, one of the biggest media conglomerates in the United States. As a communication major with a concentration in public relations, Montagano became involved in Manhattan College’s Public Relations Student Society of America … Continue reading The Internship Series: Finding the Right Internship

The Internship Series: Utilizing the School’s Tools

While tirelessly searching for an internship, it is always important to use everything that is right in front of you. This is precisely what Sarah Caruso, a junior communication major, has done. Deginning in her freshman year, Caruso worked in the Manhattan College Office of Marketing and Communications as a student assistant. From there she decided that she wanted to declare a concentration in public … Continue reading The Internship Series: Utilizing the School’s Tools

The Internship Series: Reflecting on Past Internship Experience

  “The Devil Wears Prada” means nothing to Manhattan College senior, Jacquelyn Beaulieu. In May of 2015, Jacquelyn landed an internship with Marie Claire Magazine, one of Hearst’s largest fashion publications in the world. The world of fashion can be cold, crawling with Miranda Priestlys, competitive and somewhat terrifying, however, Beaulieu knows the major keys to success in the fashion industry. From networking to photoshoots, … Continue reading The Internship Series: Reflecting on Past Internship Experience

The Internship Series: Getting Your Foot In The Door

Internships are the biggest resume builder in New York City and are now essential for students to land one in order to get a job. Alexa Wroblewski, a junior at Manhattan College landed her first internship at DeVires Global International Public Relations, which own companies such as Samsung and Pantene. She is a Communication major with a minor in Spanish and a concentration in public … Continue reading The Internship Series: Getting Your Foot In The Door

The Internship Series: Applying and Landing the Internship

Congratulations! You’ve landed your dream internship. You went through the interview process and killed it, now all that is left is, well, starting your new job. In college, especially in New York City, internships are extremely important for your resume, so here’s how to shine bright during that first week. Erin Cassidy, a senior at Manhattan, landed a spring internship at a huge conglomerate, Viacom. … Continue reading The Internship Series: Applying and Landing the Internship

At MC, Finding a Job is an Inside Job

BY SEAN MCINTYRE AND LISA AUTZ SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR, STAFF WRITER Internships are a chance for students to experience the profound difference between theory and reality. Students at MC can owe many of their internships to faculty and staff with insider connections, which help bring companies to campus for recruiting and interviews. “Companies come to campus with large openings while smaller recruiting companies use JasperLink … Continue reading At MC, Finding a Job is an Inside Job