Hot Takes with the Murphman Episode 38 The Ultimate Internship Guide – How To Land One And Make It Count

About this episode

This episode provides a comprehensive guide on how to effectively secure and maximize the value of an internship.

"The Ultimate Internship Guide," redefines an internship as a 90-day job interview and a career launchpad, emphasizing that you must stop treating your summer like a vacation. The episode argues that professional value is the only relevant metric, meaning an unpaid internship that teaches high-level skills is a better investment than a paid job focused on low-level tasks. To land a high-value role, you must start your "Fall Sprint" search at least 6 to 8 months in advance, utilizing a multi-channel approach that includes LinkedIn and networking, rather than generic spamming which leads to being ghosted. Ultimately, you should tailor your application using specific keywords to prove you belong and, once there, show up, speak up, and deliver more value than asked for, turning your internship into a chance to kick the door wide open.

People in this episode

Host: Murphman

Topics covered

• internship
• career development
• job search
• professional skills
• networking
• application strategies

Keywords

• internship guide
• job interview
• career launchpad
• Fall Sprint
• LinkedIn
• networking
• application keywords

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