The fall term is coming to an end and
finally there will be time to relax and not have to worry about school
work. After each term is over I like to
look back and reflect on everything that went on during the past 10 weeks. With interviews for my second coop going on I
have been thinking about different things that I would have done during my
freshman year to make my finding a coop much easier. I have come up with three tips that will make
your first coop experience much easier.
My first tip is to take advantage of
time off and do something productive to better your career. I know most of you after your stressful first
year want to relax all summer and enjoy yourself but this is the perfect time
to try to find a summer internship and gain experience. This is really helpful for students that do
not have any experience in sports on their resume. You will be able to gain a few months
experience and have an advantage against some of your fellow classmates for
coops.
My second tip is when the coop process starts
do not forget to search outside of the Drexel system. Many people want to go after coops with the
Eagles and other big organizations that are listed on the Drexel website. Many of the upper classman are going to go
after these jobs most of which will probably have more experience than
you. So by going outside of the system
you will not have to compete against your classmates for the position you
want. Another reason to go out and find
something different is that the Drexel directory is very limited in options so
you need to find other alternatives.
My final tip that I am sure you have
been told and will be continued to be told every year you are at Drexel is to
network. Meet as many people as possible
and keep in touch with them. They can
help you later when looking for a job.
When a guest speaker comes in and talks to your class add them on
Linkedin and thank them for the presentation.
The speaker will appreciate this and now you have made a contact that
you can use. Also make sure to keep in
touch with former professors because they will help you out more if they can
remember who you are and if you have a personal connection with them.
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