Network Your Way to Internships

For a successful internship search and experience, it comes down to these things: 1. Network 2. Gain relevant experience 3. Find a need and fulfill it 4. Did I already mention networking?

We may each complete the steps differently, but we have to professionally and proactively tackle them to show we are competitive and qualified candidates. The more important piece? We just need to get out there and meet people; attend campus panels, local events, and talk to people standing next to you in line. You truly never know where a conversation may lead you.

Yesterday in the Daily Nexus you had the chance to read about fellow Gaucho Trevor Zehnder’s networking success story. Trevor networked his way to a local internship with UBS and is now a graduating senior with multiple job offers. He is a prime example of powerful networking and his eager work ethic paid off. Now is your chance to begin, or continue, your road to networking success by attending Internship Week! Meet recruiters who hire interns annually and get to know what they look for when hiring. Ask our panelists about their career paths and tips for success, and don’t be shy—a simple question can lead to a new professional contact and beyond! Check out the employer lineup below.

Internships and volunteer positions help us gain experience for our desired positions. Networking during these positions is essential and Santa Barbara is home to many professional organizations and events that are perfect for this! We are all familiar with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which is a great event to get involved with locally, but undoubtedly the signature event within the advertising community is the Coastal California ADDY Awards hosted by the American Advertising Federation of Santa Barbara. This is an epic night when professionals from near and far gather in celebration of the power of creativity and acknowledge the achievements in all media, giving recognition to brilliant individuals and companies. Sounds like the place to meet talented people, right? Well, you are in luck! AAF Santa Barbara is seeking volunteers for the ADDY Awards gala to help display the entries, direct traffic, greet guests, and help set up the event. This is a great example of a networking opportunity to mix and mingle with business owners, agencies, and all aspects of the media and community leaders! Get your professional introduction ready.

The ADDY Awards gala will be held Wednesday March 13^th 2013 at The Contemporary Arts Forum as well as Center Stage Theatre at Paseo Nuevo Mall. Interested in volunteering? UCSB students can contact Ariana Rubio at aafsantabarbara@gmail.com or 805-882-3905.

Internship Week: Employer Line-up  

Monday, February 25^th

• Technical Internships for Engineering Majors, 3-4:30pm: Belkin, Raytheon, Visus, and Citrix
• Internships in Music at 5-6:30pm: Santa Barbara Independent, New Noise Festival, MUSIC! The Sounds of Santa Barbara 

Tuesday, February 26^th

• Experiences in Teaching, 3-4:30pm: City Year, Partners in Education, Americorps, and UCSB Pre-Professional Education Program
• Internships in Communications, Marketing, & PR, 5-6:30pm: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Davies Public Affairs, and UCSB Health & Wellness Programs

 Wednesday, February 27^th

• Internships in Health Care & Wellness, 4-5:30pm: UCSB Health & Wellness Programs, Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, UCSB Alcohol & Drug Program, and Clinical Care Extender Program

 Thursday, February 28^th

• Management, Sales, & Leadership, 4-5:30pm: Enterprise, College Works Painting, and Target
• Sustainability, 6-7:30pm: City of Goleta, Green 2 Gold, Community Environmental Council, and UCSB Department of Geography

 (for panel descriptions and more workshops, visit our website)