DetroitIntern.com 2.0

Help Us Make DetroitIntern.com Better!

2008-08-03T13:59:00.000-07:00

During the month of August, DetroitIntern.com will be under construction! Please bear with us, but we want our visitors to have a voice. We have set up this blog entry for your suggestions.

Please post your suggestions in response to this message!

DetroitIntern.com Employer Sponsorship

2008-07-17T21:39:00.000-07:00

DetroitIntern.com* (Detroit Intern) wants you to be an Employer Sponsor for the 2008-2009 school year! Sponsorships will begin in September, 2008 and continue through June, 2009. Throughout the summer, we will be instituting new and exciting features in anticipation of the 2008-2009 school year. We are looking for employer sponsors to be a part of this great expansion. Some of the features include:

Campus Representative Program
Greater Student Access
Student and Employer Monthly Newsletters
Campus Events & Lectures
New Advertising Mediums
Easy to use secured In-Site Payment Processing for listings, advertising, and event registration
Increased Name Recognition for Registered Employers

Sponsorship will include DI homepage text hyperlinks that will be viewed by thousands of students, free internship/opportunity postings, resume database access, and marketing exposure!

If you are potentially interested in becoming an employer sponsor and receiving more information later this summer, please register your company at DetroitIntern.com or send an email to admin@detroitintern.com with "Employer Sponsor" in the subject heading.

*DetroitIntern.com is a registered trademark of DetroitIntern.com, L.L.C.

DetroitIntern.com - Fall 2008 Internships Already!

2008-07-17T21:28:00.000-07:00

The DetroitIntern.com Team is happy to announce we have internships for Fall 2008! Some of these include interning with a professional sports team and a Detroit top morning radio show!

REGISTER AND APPLY TODAY!

Some of the easy to use and security features on DetroitIntern.com include:

More Employer Friendly Site!
DetroitIntern.com Employer Check
User Resume Bank Searches
Employer Profiles - Administration capabilities to create and manage employment opportunities
Blog v2.0! - Annoucements of new internships, scholarships, events, resources!
Free Student Resources
Use of DetroitIntern.com/Pongo Software Resume Tools
Send resume directly to employers to apply for an internship!
Secure Login and Member Registration
Forgotten Password Utility

We are gearing up for the 2008-2009 school year. Register now!

DetroitIntern.com Features

2008-07-10T08:54:00.000-07:00

Some of the easy to use and security features on DetroitIntern.com include:

More Employer Friendly Site!
DetroitIntern.com Employer Check
User Resume Bank Searches
Employer Profiles - Administration capabilities to create and manage employment opportunities
Blog v2.0! - Annoucements of new internships, scholarships, events, resources!
Free Student Resources
Use of DetroitIntern.com/Pongo Software Resume Tools
Send resume directly to employers to apply for an internship!
Secure Login and Member Registration
Forgotten Password Utility
Employers and Students!

We are gearing up for the 2008-2009 school year. Register now!

We Are Of Michigan Blog - Check It Out!

2008-07-10T08:45:00.000-07:00

An opinion forum about Michigan, We Are Of Michigan Blog allows readers to discuss the People, Places, and Events that define the state. A friend of the DetroitIntern.com Team, Ken provides a honest perspective of the state from a Michigan native.

Go to We Are of Michigan NOW!

Interested in Radio? Mojo in the Morning Wants You!

2008-07-08T09:49:00.000-07:00

MOJO IN THE MORNING INTERNSHIP -

This internship is UNPAID and you MUST be earning credits through your college/university.

You MUST supply paperwork from your adviser stating you are okay to get credits for the internship.
We'll take any year - Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors.
Mojo's interns will learn how to edit audio, produce topics, pitch ideas for bits and topics, answer phones for on air topics, and photocopy all prep for the morning.
We are a fun morning show and very fast paced.
If you are not a morning person then don't even bother - our interns are in studio from 4:45am to 11:00am.

If you meet the requirements and want to learn the behind-the-scenes of radio then contact Producer Rachel at producerrachel@gmail.com. We will be hiring interns for the Fall semester starting in August.

We are located in Farmington Hills, MI so if you can't afford the gas to get here then think twice about applying (again, it is unpaid - credits only).

DetroitIntern.com Employer Sponsorship

2008-06-29T17:07:00.000-07:00

Campus Representative Program
Greater Student Access
Student and Employer
Monthly Newsletters
Campus Events & Lectures
New Advertising Mediums
Easy to use secured In-Site Payment Processing for listings, advertising, and event registration
Increased Name Recognition for Registered Employers

Sponsorship will include DI homepage text hyperlinks that will be viewed by thousands of students, free internship/opportunity postings, resume database access, and marketing exposure!

*DetroitIntern.com is a registered trademark of DetroitIntern.com, L.L.C.

Importance of the Resume - An Oldie But Goodie

2008-06-23T08:23:00.000-07:00

(First published in 2007...but still relevant!)

I know many of you have heard the phrase, "It's important to make a good first impression." We try to do it all of the time. You do not want to say or do something stupid and cause your own downfall. For many students applying for an internship, externship, job, or student program, a cover letter and resume are the first impression for the employer.

When you find someone attractive and first approach him or her, you make sure (well, you should make sure...) that you do not look sloppy, do not have bad breath, and do not offend the person. If you are not following the abovementioned advice, give a it try. You will increase your batting average when it comes to dating.

Now, back to resumes...That same advice can be applied to resumes and cover letters. You do not want your resume to look sloppy. You want your resume to be neatly organized, spaced correctly, easy to read, and straight to the point. A resume and cover letter exude "bad breath" when they distract the reader from the resume's and cover letter's content. This is caused by poor grammar, spelling errors, and wordy phrases. Finally, do not offend the employer. You offend an employer by submitting a resume that is too long and/or by addressing the cover letter with the wrong name and/or title.

I have included just some of the pitfalls that students should look out for when creating their resume and cover letters. However, a general conclusion can be made. Avoid sloppiness, bad breath, and offending the reader, and make a good first impression.

DetroitIntern.com New Features!

2008-06-23T08:14:00.000-07:00

DetroitIntern.com has worked with Core3 Solutions, L.L.C. and Opportunity Technology, LLC, to create the DI website. Some of the easy to use and security features include:

More Employer Friendly Site!
DetroitIntern.com Employer Check
User Resume Bank Searches
Employer Profiles - Administration capabilities to create and manage employment opportunities
Blog v2.0! - Annoucements of new internships, scholarships, events, resources!
Free Student Resources
Use of DetroitIntern.com/Pongo Software Resume Tools
Send resume directly to employers to apply for an internship!
Secure Login and Member Registration
Forgotten Password Utility

Employers and Students! We are gearing up for the 2008-2009 school year. Register now!

Michigan House of Representatives Internships

2008-06-04T21:01:00.000-07:00

DetroitIntern.com is pleased to announce the Michigan House of Representatives internship opportunites posting for In College students.

The program offers great legislative experience for college students interested in politics. An internship with a state representative is a great resume booster and network builder.

As a former legislative assistant intern for a large city's city council, I can attest to the great experience one receives!

-DetroitIntern.com Team Member

Employers...830,000 impressions

2008-04-20T20:51:00.000-07:00

Employers! Students (and your future interns) have seen our ads on Facebook over 830,000 times. Let them see your listing as well. Register now at DetroitIntern.com.

Employers: Updated Resume Search Function

2008-04-09T22:18:00.000-07:00

We have now made it easier! Just choose one of the intern categories and search!

Chrysler LLC Scholarship

2008-04-08T05:10:00.000-07:00

A scholarship we came across...

See http://www.myjourneythroughthed.com/. The Web site will accept submissions starting April 1, 2008, and the deadline to submit an essay is May 1, 2008, at 5:00p.m.....

Facebook Marketing - >100,000 Ad Impressions

2008-03-05T21:37:00.001-08:00

The Facebook Ad Campaign is running strong. This week alone we have had over 100,000 ad impressions directed at local high school and college students. Our name is getting out there. Employers, be a part of this movement and post your internships and other opportunities today!

DetroitIntern.com Team

Facebook Marketing Is Here!

2008-02-21T05:13:00.000-08:00

DetroitIntern.com is launching its Facebook campaign during the next couple of months:

Join the DetroitIntern.com Facebook Group!
Visit the DetroitIntern.com Facebook Page!
Look out for the Social Ads coming soon!

Help us out! Tell people and invite them to our Group, Page and of course, the DetroitIntern.com website.

We are taking over!

DetroitIntern.com - New Features!

2008-02-06T10:29:00.001-08:00

We have worked with Opportunity Technology, LLC and Core3 Solutions to create the new DetroitIntern.com website. Some of the new features include:

Blog v2.0!
More Employer Friendly Site!
User Resume Bank Searches
Employer Profiles -Ability to create and manage internship opportunities
Use of DetroitIntern.com/Pongo Software Resume Tools
Ability to send email notification to employer to apply
Secure Login
Member Registration
Forgotten password utility

New Site Developments - February 6, 2008

2008-02-01T14:10:00.000-08:00

Some exciting new developments for DetroitIntern.com:

We have created a Facebook Group, another exposure medium. Join It!
New students and employers users are joining us everyday!
Our email marketing campaign has gone into overdrive!

Check out the new opportunities!

3 More Internship Listings!

2008-01-28T15:14:00.000-08:00

Check out the new internship opportunites for college students!

-DetroitIntern.com Team

Updates - January 24, 2008

2008-01-24T14:10:00.000-08:00

Welcome DetroitIntern.com Visitor!

We have added two more internship opportunities in the last week! Also, we have added another resource in response to a special request! Please keep up the viewing support!

DetroitIntern.com Team

New Resource - January 16, 2008

2008-01-16T05:36:00.001-08:00

Check out the new resource: 12 Sins of Resume Writing (from Wayne State University's Career Services!)

You Look Good On Paper... Now Back It Up! - January 4, 2008

2008-01-04T07:29:00.000-08:00

You just received a called from a Fortune 500 company in regards to scheduling an interview. Congratulations, they were obviously impressed with your resume and cover letter. However, let's not celebrate too much, too fast. The resume and cover letter was only the first (important) step. Now you have to be even more impressive in person than you are on paper; because let's face it, you are attempting to portray their perfect employee.

Last week, in our discussion on resumes and cover letters, we used the example of introducing yourself to that attractive person you have been checking out all night. Well, let's say you have met him or her; you got his/her phone number, and set up a date. Now, you have to "back up your game." If this is a person you really want to get to know, you are not going to show up for a date late, in clothes you should have been cleaning the garage in, with your hair not done or not brushed. But. . . If that is how you do it, your dates have probably been ending a bit prematurely, perhaps before you get to say hello. However, if you show up on time, with your car clean (whether it is a 1989 Camry or a 2006 Zephyr), looking clean and well dressed, with good conversation, then I can pretty much guarantee you will be seeing this man or woman again.

The same premise applies to your interview. There are certain things you need to do to help ensure yourself a follow up interview for example:

Be prepared. Have some knowledge about the company you will interview with.
Be early. If you are on time for an interview, then you are late. Always be at least 15 minutes early.
Be well dressed and groomed. For men, nice hair cuts, fresh shaves, a well pressed dark suit (or nice pair of slacks, shirt, and tie), and polished shoes. For women, a neat conservative hair-styles, nice pressed dark suit (or slacks and blouse), and do not wear a lot of jewelry.
Take your time. Do not rush through questions, answer them thoroughly, and be excited.
Always have questions. At every interview, you will be asked if you have any questions. It would be wise to prepare some in advance.
Follow up with thank you letters. Because, they could have spent their time interviewing someone else.These are just some of the rules you need to follow in order to help guarantee a follow up interview, or the position you are after.

Good Luck!

Make A Good First Impression! - December 27, 2007

2007-12-27T17:33:00.000-08:00

I know many of you have heard the phrase, "It's important to make a good first impression." We try to do it all of the time. You do not want to say or do something stupid and cause your own downfall. For many students applying for an internship, externship, job, or student program, a cover letter and resume makeup the first impression for the employer.

When you find someone attractive and first approach him or her, you make sure (well, you should make sure...) that you do not look sloppy, do not have bad breath, and do not offend the person. If you are not following the abovementioned advice, give a it try. You will increase your batting average when it comes to dating.

Now, back to resumes...That same advice can be applied to resumes and cover letters. You do not want your resume to look sloppy. You want your resume to be neatly organized, spaced correctly, easy to read, and straight to the point. A resume and cover letter exude "bad breath" when they distract the reader from the resume's and cover letter's content. This is caused by poor grammar, spelling errors, and wordy phrases. Finally, do not offend the employer. You offend an employer by submitting a resume that is too long and/or by addressing the cover letter with the wrong name and/or title.

I have included just some of the pitfalls that students should look out for when creating their resume and cover letters. However, a general conclusion can be made. Avoid sloppiness, bad breath, and offending the reader and make a good first impression.

New Updates - Week of December 16, 2007

2007-12-20T07:05:00.000-08:00

We are now listed on Ann Arbor SPARK's website! Thanks Amy and Mary!

We have corrected the Resume Upload function!

DetroitIntern.com - New Features!

2007-12-10T13:18:00.000-08:00

We have worked with Opportunity Technology, LLC and Core3 Solutions to create the new DetroitIntern.com website.
Some of the new features include:

Blog v2.0!
More Employer Friendly Site!
User Resume Bank Searches
Employer Profiles -Ability to create and manage internship opportunities
Use of DetroitIntern.com/Pongo Software Resume Tools
Ability to send email notification to employer to apply
Secure Login
Member Registration
Forgotten password utility

The New DetroitIntern.com (Beta 1.0)...It's Finally Here!

2007-12-10T13:03:00.000-08:00

Dear Public:

We are proud to announce the new DetroitIntern.com!

We would like to thank the following companies and organizations for going through our growing pains with us:

Univerisity of Michigan Alumni Association
Dexter Research Center
University of Michigan Career Center
Ann Arbor SPARK
Greater Media Detroit

In the next couple of weeks, the team will be updating the site, fixing bugs and errors, and improving the content with new listings, advice, and promotions. We will deliver on our promise to make DetroitIntern.com the premier Southeastern Michigan internship site.

Sincerely,
James C. D. Wahls
President, DetroitIntern.com, L.L.C.