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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you weren\u2019t able to attend, or just need a quick refresher, here are the biggest takeaways from the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apply Quickly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With publishing internships being in high demand, it\u2019s crucial that you check their career sites frequently (at least every other day). When Hachette posts a job, they typically will only leave it up for a week or two, and once they receive one or two hundred applicants, they\u2019ll close the pool. That means that if you see something that you think would be a good fit, don\u2019t waste any time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That being said, don\u2019t<\/em> rush<\/em>. Your application is the first thing they\u2019ll see of you, so don\u2019t let yourself get overexcited and become sloppy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Highlight Your Accomplishments, Not Your Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In my opinion, this tip is the most difficult to put into practice, but it\u2019s the most important thing you can do to show your skills. By only listing your responsibilities on your resume, you won\u2019t be showing what you can bring to the table. For example, let\u2019s say you had a marketing job. You can easily put, \u201cRan company social media,\u201d but that doesn\u2019t say anything about you as an individual. If you instead wrote something like, \u201cRan six social media accounts and gained at least 200 followers per account,\u201d then in one line you can show that you can multitask and are really good at what you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your accomplishments should also be specific. Numbers are best, but they don\u2019t always apply. If that\u2019s the case, use your writing skills to be as convincing as possible. Scrutinize each line, make sure you aren\u2019t repetitive, and never be vague. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t Discount Your Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a college student, you probably don\u2019t have a full resume of publishing jobs yet, and that\u2019s perfectly normal. Don\u2019t worry if most of your resume is filled with jobs like waiting tables, cashiering, or being an assistant. Here\u2019s the trick: take those experiences and highlight the points that show how you fit the job you\u2019re applying for. If you\u2019re applying for a marketing position, then your ability to bus tables probably isn\u2019t all that relevant. However, your ability to make suggestions and upsell to customers probably would be. Remember that your resume is all about the perspective you give it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use Space Wisely<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With your resume and cover letter, you only have two pages to show your skills, accomplishments, and personality. That\u2019s very little space, so don\u2019t waste any. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your resume, especially as college student, should never be more than one page. Things you can cut out right off the bat: your objective and your references. They already know your objective, and they\u2019ll ask for references if you make it that far. Next, pay attention to what the eye sees first. Your name and contact info should always be at the top, but then you should list your most relevant experience. Your experiences should always be listed in chronological order, so if your most recent job isn\u2019t the most relevant, experiment with categories and organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You should also be sure to have a skills section, and this can highlight any programs you know, like InDesign or Word. You should pull your skills from the job description as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cover letter should only be about 3\/4 of a page, so don\u2019t waste space rehashing your resume. Be sure to highlight why you\u2019re interested in the position, why you\u2019re a good fit, and next steps you\u2019d be willing to take (i.e., the interview). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ace the Interview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This may be obvious, but interviewing well is easier said than done. First, you need to prep. Research the company (including any recent news), look up common interview questions, and practice answering them. You can also make a little cheat sheet by writing down experiences or skills that you know that you want to touch upon. There\u2019s no rule that says you aren\u2019t allowed to bring notes or your resume, so set yourself up for success. Just make sure they\u2019re there as a safety net and not as the tightrope. Rely on your prep, not your cheat sheet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You also want to be sure to ask a few questions. First, this shows that you\u2019ve been engaged in the conversation and care about the position. Second, it helps you! The interview is as much for you as it is for the company. If you realize that you don\u2019t gel with the employer, then that\u2019s OK. It\u2019s better to find out now than a week into a three-month internship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you apply somewhere and don\u2019t get an interview, don\u2019t be discouraged! Just keep working on it. 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