GUIDES - Internships & Experiential Learning

This Internship Guide provides detailed information on the requirements (for the School of Business, Arts, and Sciences) and steps for securing an internship. The guide covers everything from understanding the value of internships to navigating the process of approval and enrollment in the BAS Internship Course. While tailored to BAS students, this guide offers valuable advice on key career readiness skills like resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and professional networking—making it a beneficial resource for all students at AIC.

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The PowerPoint presentation titled "Navigating the World of Internships"  provides an extensive overview of the importance of internships for AIC students. It covers the following key areas:

  • Why Internships Matter
  • What Defines an Internship
  • Career Readiness
  • Internship Timelines:
  • How to Find an Internship

This presentation provides valuable guidance not only for students in the School of Business, Arts, and Sciences but for all AIC students pursuing internships.

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This Mastering Professionalism: Essential Skills for Workplace Success presentation emphasizes the critical role professionalism plays in personal and organizational success. It highlights that professionalism is essential for fostering a positive work environment, building trust with clients, and meeting universal workplace expectations. Regardless of role or industry, professionalism impacts how individuals interact, communicate, and uphold values, making it a key driver of success in any setting.

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This Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce guide developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) provides detailed explanations of the eight career readiness competencies, including definitions and sample behaviors that demonstrate proficiency in each.

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RESOURCES - Internships & Experiential Learning

This Internships & Experiential Learning Resource Toolkit is a collection of multimedia resources, articles, and tools designed to help students maximize their internship experiences. This toolkit is a valuable asset for students seeking to build professional skills, network, and transition from internships to full-time employment.

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The flyer highlights Micro-Internships with Parker Dewey, offering AIC students short-term, paid, project-based experiences. Students can explore different industries, build skills, and expand their professional network. Unlike traditional internships, micro-internships are remote, flexible, and can be completed throughout the year, making them ideal for students with busy schedules.

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The flyer promotes Forage Job Simulations, which offer AIC students free, self-paced opportunities to develop practical skills and gain real-life experience in various roles. These simulations provide a glimpse into top companies' daily operations, allowing students to expand their knowledge, demonstrate expertise, network with employers, and enhance their job prospects.

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The document outlines various micro-credential opportunities that are either free, low-cost, or available with a free trial. These programs cover a range of subjects, including technology, business, and professional development, providing learners with the chance to build new skills and enhance their qualifications. Many of the platforms offer certificates upon completion, helping individuals demonstrate expertise and boost their career prospects. This resource is ideal for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and credentials with minimal investment.

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This Professionalism Resource Toolkit provides a comprehensive set of resources to help students understand and practice professionalism in the workplace. It contains videos & podcasts, articles, and guides that cover topics like workplace etiquette, handling conflicts, and defining professionalism.  This toolkit is designed to support individuals in navigating workplace expectations and building key professional skills.

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This What is Career Readiness resource summarizes the topic and briefly describes the eight core competencies.

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GUIDES - Professional Documents

This Resume, Cover Letter, and Reference List Guide is an essential resource for crafting professional job application documents that will help you stand out to potential employers. This guide walks you through the process of building an effective resume, writing an engaging cover letter, and preparing a strong reference list. It includes detailed examples of each document, so you can see exactly what they should look like. You'll also find a comprehensive Characteristics & Skills list and a list of powerful Action Verbs to help you describe your experiences effectively. These resources ensure your documents are well-organized, polished, and tailored to the positions you're applying for, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

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A well-crafted resume is one of the most important tools in your job search, serving as your presentation to potential employers and highlighting your skills, experience, and qualifications. This slide deck will guide you through the essential steps to create a standout resume, from tailoring content to meet specific job requirements to using keyword optimization to ensure your resume gets noticed. And here’s an exciting tip—don’t miss the detailed insights found in the Notes section! These hidden gems provide additional advice and pro tips to help you fine-tune your resume and make it shine. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your current resume, these tips will help you present yourself professionally and increase your chances of landing interviews.

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A thoughtfully written cover letter is a vital tool for standing out in your job application process. It’s more than just a formality—it’s your chance to tell a compelling story that hooks the reader and makes them want to learn more about you. This Cover Letters presentation will guide you through crafting a cover letter that introduces you to potential employers, highlights your qualifications, and demonstrates your enthusiasm for the role. You’ll find helpful guidelines on structure, content, and customization for different job opportunities. Don’t forget—there are valuable insights and additional tips in the Notes section! These nuggets of advice will ensure that your cover letter captivates the reader and leaves a lasting impression.

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In this Mastering Document Creation in the AI Era guide, you'll learn why it’s important to create your own career documents, while also understanding how to use AI effectively in today’s job market. We explain how AI and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) evaluate resumes to match candidates with open positions and discuss the challenges these systems pose, like missing out on opportunities due to formatting issues or not using the right keywords. You'll discover how to tailor your resume and cover letter to get past these filters, while also avoiding fully AI-generated documents, which employers may reject. The key takeaway: knowing how to create and refine your own documents is essential for standing out and ensuring your application gets noticed.

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RESOURCES - Professional Documents

This Resource Toolkit for Resumes provides essential videos, podcasts, and articles to help you craft a standout resume. With AI-powered tools for refining bullet points, matching keywords, and condensing content, this kit simplifies the process of creating an effective resume.

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This Resource Toolkit for Cover Letters provides essential tools, videos, and articles to help you craft an attention-grabbing cover letter. With AI-powered features for drafting cover letters and identifying hiring managers, this kit simplifies the process of creating an impactful cover letter that resonates with employers.

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This Resource Toolkit for LinkedIn Profiles pulls together articles, videos, templates and guides from a variety of sources to assist you in telling your professional story effectively.

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TEMPLATES - Professional Documents

Download this Resume Template (Word document), rename the file with your name, and personalize it by entering your information.

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Download this Cover Letter Template (Word document), rename the file with your name, and personalize it by entering your information.

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Download this Reference List Template (Word document), rename the file with your name, and personalize it by entering your information.

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GUIDES - Job Search Guidance

The Top Websites for Job Search guide offers a list of platforms designed to help students and recent graduates find professional job opportunities. It includes a variety of resources that cover full-time, part-time, and remote positions across different industries, as well as options for those interested in nonprofit work or government jobs.

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This How to Find the Right Career Opportunity guide offers practical advice for college students/graduates navigating the competitive job market. It emphasizes the importance of being proactive in your search and leveraging all of your resources and networking opportunities.

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This Following Application Instructions guide highlights the importance of carefully following application instructions to increase your chances of success when applying for jobs. By following these guidelines, you will improve your chances of securing the right job opportunity.

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This Mastering Job Search Techniques Using Google guide offers valuable tips to help you efficiently find job postings that align with your career goals. Google, as the leading search engine, is a powerful tool to help you navigate through job opportunities across industries, locations, and roles.

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RESOURCES - Job Search Guidance

This flyer highlights GoinGlobal, a comprehensive career resource offering expert advice for over 120 domestic and international locations. It provides up-to-date information on hiring trends, financial considerations, work permit/visa regulations, resume guidelines, and interview tips. Key features include:

  • Global Job & Internship Search
  • Global Key Employer Directory
  • H1B Visa & OPT Resources
  • Cultural Tools

GoinGlobal gives job seekers a competitive edge, whether searching locally or globally.

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GUIDES - Interview Preparation

The interview process is more than just answering questions; it’s about showcasing your preparedness, adaptability, and professionalism. This Preparing for Interview Success guide focuses on essential strategies from planning to behavior management that will help you succeed in your next interview.

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Preparing for a job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with the right approach, you can walk in feeling confident and ready to succeed. This Before, During, and After Your Interview guide provides practical steps for each phase of the process: before, during, and after the interview.

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Dressing appropriately for a job interview is an important part of making a positive first impression. This What to Wear for an Interview guide outlines the essential items to consider when dressing for an interview and provides helpful resources if you're in need of professional attire.

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This list of Common Interview Questions for college students getting ready to graduate, grouped into categories that follow the typical flow of a professional interview.
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Behavioral interview questions are designed to assess how you handle real-life situations and challenges in the workplace. Preparing thoughtful, structured responses by following this CAR Method: Guide to Responding to Behavioral Interview Questions guide will help you demonstrate your critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills in these scenarios.

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This Complete Interviewing Guide combines multiple resources into one guide to help prepare you for every aspect your interview: before, during, after, and following up!

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This presentation on The ABCs of Interview Success: Appearance, Behavior, and Communication provides essential guidance to help students excel in interviews. By mastering these three aspects, students can significantly improve their interview performance and increase their chances of success.

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RESOURCES - Interview Preparation

This StandOut flyer describes benefits of using its video mock interview platform (now featuring advanced cognitive computing and AI) to improve your job interviewing skills.

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Follow these StandOut instructions to learn how to use this innovative mock video interviewing platform designed to enhance your interviewing abilities with AI feedback.

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This Interviewing Resource Toolkit is chock full of videos, articles, guides, tools, and templates from different sources to give you even more assistance in preparing to crush those interviews!

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TEMPLATES - Interview Preparation

Sending a thank-you email after an interview is a professional and courteous way to show your appreciation and reinforce your interest in the job. Follow the steps in this Interview Thank-You Email Template within 24 hours of your interview to reinforce that positive first impression!

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First-Generation Students

Career development resources for First-Generation Students.

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BIPOC Students

Career development resources for BIPOC Students.

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LGBTQIA+ Students

Career development resources for LGBTQIA+ Students.

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International Students

Career development resources for International Students.

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Students with Disabilities

Career development resources for Students with Disabilities.

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Military/Veteran Students

Career development resources for Military/Veteran Students.

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Neurodiverse Students

Career development resources for Neurodiverse Students.

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RESOURCES - Mentorship Program

This Mentorship Program flyer describes the program and contains a link for students to express interest in becoming a mentee.

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This Mentorship Program flyer describes the program and contains a link for professionals to express interest in mentoring a student.

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RESOURCES - Professional Associations

This list of professional associations is for majors in our School of Business, Arts, and Sciences.
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This list of professional associations is for majors in our School of Education.

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This list of professional associations is for majors in our School of Health Sciences.

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This flyer describes student resources available through (FREE) student membership in the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

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Student WS Documents - DOWNLOADS

Instructions and suggestions for having a great student employment experience are in this handbook!

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A handy checklist of topics to cover with your new supervisor.

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Review this presentation to help prepare for your work-study job!

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Understand the differences between athletic, casual, business casual, and professional attire!

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Building a Work Wardrobe on a Budget (2017)

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This is the official list of acceptable documents by the federal government for the purpose of employment eligibility verification (I-9 Form). NOTE: All documents must be ORIGINAL and UNEXPIRED. Scanned, photocopied, expired, or laminated documents will NOT be accepted.

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Set up Direct Deposit and receive your paycheck directly in your bank account!

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Graduate Assistant Documents

All Graduate Assistants are responsible to know and understand the policies and information contained in these documents.

Please contact Tricia Love-Walsh if you have questions.  Thank you.

Flyers

CareerSpring is an online platform designed to help first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) students access career resources, connect with mentors, and find job opportunities. This Quick Start Guide will help you get started and introduce you to the many valuable resources available on the platform.

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