Networking
July 7, 2017
As you enter the professional world, it is extremely important to start building your network. You never know who you're going to meet, and you're in the perfect place to do just that! We put together some networking tips for you to get you pumped!
Cold email people.
Cold emailing is when you are reaching out to someone you don’t know. Students often are intimidated in reaching out to those who they have no connection with, but most people are always willing to help others out. Reach out to those who you may have meet once or want to know more about their career/ profession. But do so in a respectable and genuine manner. Be sure to include that you are a high school intern to really play on that sympathy side!
Take advantage of professional groups, events, and clubs (especially for those heading to college).
Many colleges have groups, clubs, and associations that you can join to expand your opportunities and meet amazing people, both on and off-campus. There’s never going to be another time quite like college where you’re surrounded by thousands of amazingly smart and interesting people, so get to know the people you think will change the world someday. We are sending out networking events for you to take advantage of and get to know more professionals who can help you along your path to success.
Reach out to everyone you know in your personal network.
The best way to figure out what you might be interested in is to talk to absolutely everyone about your interests. You’d be surprised at how many people your friends and family know. Talk to your peers, colleagues, TIP coaches and some may know of an opportunity or professional who can help you out with you interest.
Never dismiss anyone as unimportant.
Make it your mission to discover the value in each person you talk to. Ask questions and listen with interest. Don’t make the mistake of discounting people due to their titles. Someone you meet may “just” be a clerk, but they may have valuable connections or knowledge you’d never learn about if you’d dismissed them.
Source: Forbes
July 7, 2017
As you enter the professional world, it is extremely important to start building your network. You never know who you're going to meet, and you're in the perfect place to do just that! We put together some networking tips for you to get you pumped!
Cold email people.
Cold emailing is when you are reaching out to someone you don’t know. Students often are intimidated in reaching out to those who they have no connection with, but most people are always willing to help others out. Reach out to those who you may have meet once or want to know more about their career/ profession. But do so in a respectable and genuine manner. Be sure to include that you are a high school intern to really play on that sympathy side!
Take advantage of professional groups, events, and clubs (especially for those heading to college).
Many colleges have groups, clubs, and associations that you can join to expand your opportunities and meet amazing people, both on and off-campus. There’s never going to be another time quite like college where you’re surrounded by thousands of amazingly smart and interesting people, so get to know the people you think will change the world someday. We are sending out networking events for you to take advantage of and get to know more professionals who can help you along your path to success.
Reach out to everyone you know in your personal network.
The best way to figure out what you might be interested in is to talk to absolutely everyone about your interests. You’d be surprised at how many people your friends and family know. Talk to your peers, colleagues, TIP coaches and some may know of an opportunity or professional who can help you out with you interest.
Never dismiss anyone as unimportant.
Make it your mission to discover the value in each person you talk to. Ask questions and listen with interest. Don’t make the mistake of discounting people due to their titles. Someone you meet may “just” be a clerk, but they may have valuable connections or knowledge you’d never learn about if you’d dismissed them.
Source: Forbes
Creative Market
June 28, 2017
Interested in FREE graphic design templates? Sign up for Creative Market! Every week, you will receive an email with FREE GOODS like a resume template, fonts, mockups, images, and more!
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June 28, 2017
Interested in FREE graphic design templates? Sign up for Creative Market! Every week, you will receive an email with FREE GOODS like a resume template, fonts, mockups, images, and more!
Click here to view this week’s free goods.
Breaks and Meal Breaks
June 28, 2017
We want to make sure that you are taking proper breaks during your internship. So we put together a quick cheat sheet to help you figure out what counts as a paid meal break and what is not.
Here are some basic rules to follow regarding how breaks and meal breaks:
You may be to take advantage of break time to leave work early (as a substitute for your break), as long as you speak to your supervisor and they have approved it.
Click here and here for more information.
June 28, 2017
We want to make sure that you are taking proper breaks during your internship. So we put together a quick cheat sheet to help you figure out what counts as a paid meal break and what is not.
Here are some basic rules to follow regarding how breaks and meal breaks:
- If working more than 6 hours per day, It is required at least 30 minutes of break time (no more than 1 hour). This is considered a non-paid break time.
- If working more than 10 hours per day, It is required to take a second 30-minute break. This second break is considered a paid break time.
- If working up to 4 hours per day, it is required to take a "rest" break of 10 consecutive minutes. This is considered a paid break.
- If working up to 5 hours per day, our supervisor can decide to give a 10-15-minute "rest” break, which will be considered a paid break.
You may be to take advantage of break time to leave work early (as a substitute for your break), as long as you speak to your supervisor and they have approved it.
Click here and here for more information.
Opening a Bank Account
June 21, 2017
Tired of saving money underneath your mattress or that old shoe box? We've put together a quick step-by-step for you.
While we cannot enforce you to choose a specific bank, some popular options students have chosen in the past are: Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Chase (JP Morgan).
Also, be prepared to deposit a minimum amount of money when opening your bank account. Each bank varies on the minimum amount of money that needs to be deposited to open an account.
Want to learn more? Click here to read about the different types of bank accounts.
June 21, 2017
Tired of saving money underneath your mattress or that old shoe box? We've put together a quick step-by-step for you.
While we cannot enforce you to choose a specific bank, some popular options students have chosen in the past are: Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Chase (JP Morgan).
- In order to open a bank account you will need to go to the bank of your choosing.
- You will need to bring: 2 forms of ID: Passport, School ID, State issued ID, foreign ID. These can be used as long as they are still valid (not expired).
- Students who are under the age of 18 need to have their parent or legal guardian provide a form of identification as well. (Valid passport, State Issued ID or Foreign ID).
- Students who are 18 or older do not require a parent to assist them.
- DACA or undocumented students are still eligible to open a bank account.
Also, be prepared to deposit a minimum amount of money when opening your bank account. Each bank varies on the minimum amount of money that needs to be deposited to open an account.
Want to learn more? Click here to read about the different types of bank accounts.
