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<\/strong><\/p>\nTraditionally, winter is a time for self-reflection, moving slower and wishing spring would get here faster. Don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s on the way! <\/strong><\/p>\n Your LinkedIn page is a living document; so get it up to date! It\u2019s one of the first things employers check out when reading through applications. Align your photo, bio and work experience with your career goals (leave out the dog walking job you had 2 summers ago). Read our guide to creating an amazing LinkedIn page<\/a> here.<\/p>\n Whatever this looks like \u2013 visiting a teacher during office hours or taking your mom\u2019s friend out for coffee, make a designated time to sit down and chat with your career mentor. Ask them questions about their own work life, and what worked\/didn\u2019t work for them. Pick their brains about your resume, what type of internships to apply for tomove your career forward and see if they have any contacts at places you want to work. Here’s some tips on finding an inspiring mentor<\/a><\/p>\n We\u2019re serious. As an intern, coffee fetching and coffee drinking is huge. Why not learn a little more about this magical potion? Show off a talent people will remember. It shows a desire for excellence which translates into the bigger job you’re doing.<\/p>\n We like these sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n Fast Company \u2013 Six Top Baristas on How and Why to Make a Great Cup of Coffee<\/a><\/p>\n The Kitchn \u2013 The Secrets to Making a Spectacular Cup of Coffee: The Best Barista Reveals All!<\/a><\/p>\n Savings, ha!<\/em> Don\u2019t laugh. Even if you can put away $10 a week with a part-time job it will help immensely. Host a garage sale, get creative with your friends [host a bake or host an event] or promise to stop going out to eat so much. You\u2019ll need that extra money when you\u2019re hard at work (making little or no money) at your internship. It\u2019s best to have a little breathing room if you can.<\/p>\n In case you haven\u2019t heard of a vision board, it\u2019s a physical creation with specific images and words representing your dreams. You don’t have to be an artist to make one. grab a stack of magazines and cut out images to paste.<\/p>\n Want an internship in a tech office? Find a picture of the coolest office you can find and print it out. Want to live in D.C.? Find a picture of the neighborhood you want to live in. Add quotes that inspire you.<\/p>\n The more specific you make the items on your board, the chances of achieving them increases.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Put your vision board in a place you frequent often in your home, so that every time you see it you reinforce your goals and you\u2019re inspired to make it a reality. (Plus \u2013 it\u2019s a fun activity to do with friends!) This could include everything from the car you want to drive to your dream home in five years.<\/p>\nFor interns, spring is the season for hiring. Are you ready? You may not know where to begin, so here are 6 things you can do now to nail that spring internship!<\/h2>\n
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