2008 Woodie Awards
The Career Coach: Internships Make a World of Difference
Marian Cacciatore
Issue date: 3/12/07 Section: Holt News
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This week, in an effort to encourage Hamilton Holt Students to take advantage of internships, I am spotlighting one of our current students in the Masters in Human Resources program.
Two years ago, when Leanne Bestwick decided to enroll in the Master of Human Resources program at Rollins College, she knew that an HR internship would become a priority for her. " I knew I would need to find an internship. It was important that I have the
chance to apply the theories that are presented in the classroom."
After diligently searching through the Rollins Internship database, she found a posting for an HR internship at Tews Company,
a Central Florida recruiting firm. "Everyone at Tews made me feel very comfortable during the interview process. Each person that I talked with asked me about my expectations for the internship. It was evident that they wanted to create a learning environment
that was mutually beneficial to the company and to me as a student".
Leanne competed her first semester at Tews in December and remains very enthusiastic about the experience. "The internship at Tews was just what I needed. I gained insight, hands on experience and a great deal of confidence. I'd also like to think that I contributed to Tews as well. In addition to assisting in several HR projects I was willing to jump in and do whatever needed to be done."
Vivian DiDomenico, Director of Operations at Tews is equally enthusiastic about offering the HR internship to a Rollins student.
"Leanne arrived every morning with a smile on her face and motivation to learn another aspect of the Human Resource process. She
has approached the internship in a professional manner with a consistent question: "What can I learn this week?"
Leanne is participating in a second semester internship at Tews. This second semester will
provide her with additional learning experiences and even greater responsibility. Leann is confident that this internship experience will prove to be an advantage
when she graduates. "I am hopeful that this experience will round out my resume. I want potential employers to view me as the valuable resource that I know I am!"
Do you have a question regarding your job search? Email Marian at mcacciatore@rollins.
edu. Hamilton Holt students are also encouraged to take advantage of Career Services by contacting Marian via phone 407.646.2232 or the email address listed above.
Two years ago, when Leanne Bestwick decided to enroll in the Master of Human Resources program at Rollins College, she knew that an HR internship would become a priority for her. " I knew I would need to find an internship. It was important that I have the
chance to apply the theories that are presented in the classroom."
After diligently searching through the Rollins Internship database, she found a posting for an HR internship at Tews Company,
a Central Florida recruiting firm. "Everyone at Tews made me feel very comfortable during the interview process. Each person that I talked with asked me about my expectations for the internship. It was evident that they wanted to create a learning environment
that was mutually beneficial to the company and to me as a student".
Leanne competed her first semester at Tews in December and remains very enthusiastic about the experience. "The internship at Tews was just what I needed. I gained insight, hands on experience and a great deal of confidence. I'd also like to think that I contributed to Tews as well. In addition to assisting in several HR projects I was willing to jump in and do whatever needed to be done."
Vivian DiDomenico, Director of Operations at Tews is equally enthusiastic about offering the HR internship to a Rollins student.
"Leanne arrived every morning with a smile on her face and motivation to learn another aspect of the Human Resource process. She
has approached the internship in a professional manner with a consistent question: "What can I learn this week?"
Leanne is participating in a second semester internship at Tews. This second semester will
provide her with additional learning experiences and even greater responsibility. Leann is confident that this internship experience will prove to be an advantage
when she graduates. "I am hopeful that this experience will round out my resume. I want potential employers to view me as the valuable resource that I know I am!"
Do you have a question regarding your job search? Email Marian at mcacciatore@rollins.
edu. Hamilton Holt students are also encouraged to take advantage of Career Services by contacting Marian via phone 407.646.2232 or the email address listed above.
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