. . .because I have to go to NYC tomorrow! Yep, I get to see what it's like to work in New York City. Commuting every day, like a "real" person. I mean, I had to take the T to work last year when I worked at H.C. Starck. That was a pretty cool internship. I got to work with Tantalum. :) It was my first "real" job, basically because I had to use academic knowledge and it wasn't just a customer service job like you have in high school. Actually, one thing that is cool about course 3 (materials science and Engineering) is that you can choose to either take internships after your sophomore and junior years OR write a thesis senior year to earn your degree. I like the idea of getting paid, building my resume, and learning new things, don't you? Also, since this program is availible, the department actually helps you find a job. Basically, you send in your resume to a man named Joseph Dhosi, and he keeps track of companies and students and basically helps you network. Although, you definitley shouldn't let him (or your department's coordinator) do all the work! Definitley check out job fairs and companies online if you're interested in them, but don't worry, if you're an incoming freshman, it's okay to not have all your career goals in mind. I know I don't! The MIT Careers Office can help you find jobs, practice interviews, revise your resume, and lots more. One site that I actually got most of my interviews through is monstertrak. You can post your resume and information, and search for possible interviews. Of course, for certain access, you need to set up an MIT connected account.
Wow, i didn't mean to ramble on like that. Anyway, my job last year was pretty cool, and this is going to definitley be different.
Well, like I said at the begining of my post, I should be going to bed. Wow, right there I almost lost all of what I had typed because clicked on something and I was taken to another site. . .luckily nothing disappeared, whew. anyway, yes, here I go, to bed. hope all this career stuff is useful!
-Stephanie