Mendoza shares with the SPDC about her experience searching for an internship and how that factored into her career path.

What were you trying to accomplish when you met with the SPDC, and what specific help did you receive?

During my internship search, I reached out to the SPDC for resume help, alumni connections and interview and case study assistance. After talking to Rachael Rysz, Danielle Golinski and Nancy Carpenter at the SPDC, I strengthened my application materials and started to feel comfortable with my professional progress.

In what ways did the staff in the SPDC help you to connect with alumni?

The SPDC helped me contact alumni at BlackRock and EY (Ernst & Young) to further my understanding of those positions. I was given names and their positions within those companies, and I was able to message alumni on LinkedIn. I also used the 黑料不打烊 Job Network to find my EY internship, which connected me with recruiters and other opportunities to ask questions.

One thing that I learned from my junior year internship journey was the importance of connections. People鈥檚 perspectives on their jobs and companies give more meaning than just reading about companies online.

How did your interest in the organization and career develop?

After speaking with representatives from EY, I realized that their culture was what I was looking for. I also was very excited about the consulting practice and the doors that consulting opens in the financial services industry.

What specific aspects of the company culture made an impression on you?

The international connection and network in EY made a significant impression on me. EY has so many opportunities for employees to meet people from around the world with different backgrounds. I am proud to be working with so many amazing people.

Tell me about your experience in landing this opportunity at EY.

After speaking with EY professionals and 黑料不打烊 alumni at EY, I confidently went into my behavioral interviews and case study interview. Throughout the interview process, I had a great experience and was hired for the summer 2021 internship program. Following a fantastic summer internship with EY, I was offered a full-time position in the same practice.

What did you learn about the people, culture and the work asked of you as an intern that made you want to pursue a full-time career with EY?

What attracted me to EY was the willingness of everyone there to go out of their way to welcome me and give me advice. No matter their position, I was able to speak to individuals that just joined the firm or those celebrating 30 years with the firm. Everyone wants to see you succeed.

During the internship, I also learned so much about the different social initiatives that EY professionals can join. I am very passionate about DEI and learning that there was a Latinx/Hispanic network within EY showed me that I was joining a company that valued the same interests as me.

As for the work, I am very proud of what I contributed in my role as an intern. I had many opportunities to ask questions and join my supervisors in important meetings while still learning about the responsibilities I would have as an entry-level consultant. I learned that bringing 鈥渇resh eyes鈥� to a team can bring many rewards to the progression of an engagement. The internship program also gave me the opportunity to present my own passion for ESG (environmental, social and corporate) initiatives in financial services.

What recommendations would you share with other students about the SPDC?

I would definitely recommend other students work with the SPDC in building connections with current students and alumni at the companies they are interested in. I have learned so much from my peers, and I hope that others get the same experience.

I also recommend scheduling mock interview appointments and utilizing the interviews rooms. The KOBC interview rooms made my virtual interviews seem more official than they would have been at my apartment. They gave me the security of secure Wi-Fi as well as no accidental distractions. I think that is one of the most important assets in feeling confident in the interview process.

In the summer of 2021, Fox hired 128 interns company-wide. This upcoming summer, they plan to bring on 210 interns. Hoffman鈥檚 department will be working with three of those interns. One will work in production and the other two interns will be working in creative services. However, internship positions are available in production, art and design, technology, research and analytics, corporate, communications, and marketing. All internships are paid positions.

In order to apply, Fox requires a minimum 3.0 GPA, access to own housing and transportation and sophomore standing or higher. Other qualifications may be necessary depending on the internship position.

Spring semester applications are open now until late-November. Summer semester applications will open mid-December and close mid-February. Interns are accepted on a rolling basis for each term.

The Fox Broadcasting Co. is an American commercial broadcast television network. It is the flagship property of the Fox Corp., and is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices at the Fox Broadcasting Center and at the Fox Television Center in Los Angeles.

Rardon recently answered questions from the SPDC about her experience:

What were you trying to accomplish when you met with the professional staff in the SPDC and what specific help did you receive? What have you learned from the experience?

My main goal was to practice responses to potential interview questions and prepare myself for job interviews. I learned how to highlight my accomplishments without saying outright, 鈥淭hese are my skills,鈥� and became more confident in interviewing and speaking to employers about myself.聽I also received help with writing cover letters and developing a strong resume.

How did your interest in the organization develop?

I first became interested in working for Lippe Taylor during my senior year when representatives from Lippe Taylor visited 黑料不打烊 to share information about the company and the internships they offered. I was immediately captivated by their stories and intrigued by the fact that a woman founded the company. It was then that I knew I wanted to be a part of their team.聽I love that they are a marketing/PR agency focused on digital marketing.

Tell me about your experience in landing this opportunity at Lippe Taylor.

Stephanie Bourland, associate director of corporate and employer relations for the School of Communications, sent me the opportunity because she thought I would be interested in the position. She then sent the recruiter a letter of recommendation on my behalf.

Soon afterwards, I was invited to three interviews with Lippe Taylor executives. I was thrilled to be considered for the position. Two weeks later I was extended an offer and started shortly after.

Which faculty members did you work with to prepare and what help did you receive?

I was lucky enough to work with many people in the SPDC. Specifically, I worked with Cindy Sweeny and Ross Wade, and received help and support from Danielle Golinsky, Stephanie Bourland, Alison Doherty and Amber Moser. Everyone was amazing at making me feel prepared for a job after graduation, and for aiding me in the stressful process of searching for a job.

What recommendations would you share with other students about the SPDC?

The SPDC is a great way to boost your confidence when searching for a job or internship. They will help you find opportunities, but most importantly, they will help you to feel prepared and have a successful application and interview. Every student, no matter their major orintentions post-grad should meet with a career advisor a few times a semester to go over their goals and plan how they can best execute them.