Greetings iSchool Students,
Summer is (almost) upon us and for many that means starting a new job, internship, or other type of experiential learning. How do you go above being just average with your new role?
Preliminary research. Learn as much as you can about your new company before your first day. Research their mission, vision, “about us” section, and any recent articles they may be included in the news. Follow their Twitter feed or blog (if they have one). This will help you acclimate to your new role quicker than other new hires and interns.
Do your job well. Okay this one may seem obvious but it is extremely important. Take pride and ownership in whatever you are working on. If this is your first job or first internship, it is absolutely essential to perform well. Even if you don’t enjoy this position, you will want to make sure you have established good rapport and references as these will be asked for in your next job search.
Take initiative. Volunteering to take on additional tasks or projects is a great way to stand out. This could be anything from a small administrative task that needs to get taken care of, to a large project that is outside of your normal job duties. Not only will this help you get recognized, it may help you connect and demonstrate your ability to other employees you wouldn’t normally interact with.
For those of you starting your first job or looking for a new one, you will likely be offered a compensation package that includes benefits. Check out this article for some tips on what to look for and how to understand the benefits your employer may offer.
Best of luck, and have a great summer!
-Dean Kirkpatrick
CAMPUS CAREER EVENTS
- June 4, 2:30-4:00 p.m.: Resume Lab for International Students, MGH 134
- June 4, 6:00-7:00 p.m.: An International Student’s Path to Working in the US, MGH 134
- June 5, 12:30-1:00 p.m.: LinkedIn – Getting Started, MGH 134
HIGHLIGHTED COMMUNITY EVENTS
- June 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m.: ARA Seattle: Women in Business & Tech: Celebrating Breakthroughs
- June 6-7: Facebook Presents: Seattle Mind Camp 10
- June 27: Data Day Seattle
- July 16: Vancouver (BC) Tech Security Conference
HIGHLIGHTED STUDENT JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
- **Check out iCareers for several Reader/Grader, TA, and RA positions for SU 2015 and AU 2015**
- Database Engineering Intern, Concur Technologies: apply via HuskyJobs, ID 91089
- Software Engineering Internship, NulytIQ: apply via HuskyJobs, ID 91111
- Fall Business Internship, Google, Inc.: apply via HuskyJobs, ID 91067
- Data Science Intern, ZipRealty: apply via HuskyJobs, ID 91046
- Engineering Intern, Pacific Seafood Group: apply via HuskyJobs, ID 91028
- Application Development Intern, Russell Investments: apply via HuskyJobs, ID 91040
- Music Platform Developer Internship, DubSeed: apply via HuskyJobs, ID 91055
- Software Engineer Intern, SkoFlo: apply via HuskyJobs, ID 90747
- Application Development Intern, Russell Investments: apply via iCareers, ID 2934
- R&D GA iAffiliates Summer 2015, UW Information School: apply via iCareers, ID 2936
- SR 530 Landslide – Darrington Archive, Darrington Historical Society: apply via iCareers, ID 2911
- Internship in Mobile & Cloud, Pioneer Enterprise Systems, Inc.: apply via iCareers, ID 2917
- Education Resource Center (Library) Intern, LeMay America’s Car Museum: apply via iCareers, ID 2932
- US NPS IT Internship (National Park Service), Mt. Rainier National Park: apply via iCareers, ID 2886
- Film and Photography Internship, Oregon Historical Society Library: apply via iCareers, ID 867
- User Experience Design Intern, Posh Technologies: apply via iCareers, ID 2903
- Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Information Technology, Geico: apply via iCareers, ID 900
- Group Health Information Technology Student Internship, Group Health Cooperative:apply via iCareers, ID 2900
- ConnectLib Research Assistant – Summer 2015, UW Information School: apply via iCareers, ID 2896
HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL JOBS
- Art/UX Director, Pluto VR: apply HERE
- Intacct Application Consultant, The Resource Group: apply HERE
- Software Development Engineer, Front End, Zillow: apply HERE
- Visual Designer, Zillow: apply HERE
- PHP Software Engineer, Rightside: apply HERE
- Upper School Library Assistant, Catlin Gabel School (Portland): apply via iCareers, ID 2940
- Coordinator of Research and Information Services – Seattle U: apply via iCareers, ID 2938
- Academic Resident/Visiting Assistant Library, Miami University: apply via iCareers, ID 2928
- Library/Information Scientist, Microsoft: apply via iCareers, ID 2931
- Digital Humanities Specialist, Purdue University Libraries: apply via iCareers, ID 2923
- Health Sciences Information Specialist, Purdue University Libraries: apply via iCareers, ID 2922
- Librarian/Information Services, City of Boise: apply via iCareers, ID 2912
- Library Director, Washington State University Libraries: apply via iCareers, ID 2924
- Patron Services Technician, Douglas County Libraries: apply via iCareers, ID 2907
- Teacher-Librarian, Eton School: apply via iCareers, ID 2901
- Library Resident, Santa Barbara City College Library: apply via iCareers, ID 2893
- Researcher/Reporter, GreenC3, LLC.: apply via iCareers, ID 2897
- Communications and Operations Manager, Authors Alliance: apply via iCareers, ID 2844
- Data Scientist, Conclusive Analytics, Inc.: apply via iCareers, ID 2847
- Digital Initiatives Librarian, Xavier University: apply via iCareers, ID 2841
- Faculty and Graduate Services Librarian, Kansas State University Libraries: apply via iCareers, ID 2843
- Facebook Solutions Engineer, Facebook: apply via iCareers, ID 2837
- Research & Instruction Librarian, St. Mary’s College of Maryland: apply via iCareers, ID 2833
- Library Technician, Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP: apply via iCareers, ID 2827
- Reference Assistant, Seattle Central College Library: apply via iCareers, ID 2816
- Teen Librarian (temporary), Kitsap Regional Library: apply via iCareers, ID 2808
