So You Need a Summer Intern…

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Your organization may be thinking about hiring a summer intern, but aren’t sure where to start or how to make sure you hire a strong candidate.

The Portland Experience (PDXeX), a program of the School of Journalism and Communication, can help!

The students who participate are soon-to-be graduates in public relations, advertising and journalism. The members of this year’s cohort were selected through a competitive process — 50 students applied and 25 were selected. All are available full-time and chosen specifically because I think they’ll do an outstanding job.

I work closely with the students to prepare and provide each hiring organization with insights and info about the potential intern.

What are the expectations for the hiring organization?

  • Offer a position that pays at least minimum wage and offers 30+ hours a week of work.
  • Work with the student to create a plan for the summer that sets clear goals and expectations.

Interested in learning more? Let’s talk!

PDXeX 2019: Info Session January 15

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I’m so excited to find the next cohort of the Portland Experience!

The Portland Experience program is designed to help you prepare for the first step in your professional career with resume and interview coaching, connections, introductions and networking. At the info session, we covered some basic info needed to submit a successful application.

Reminder, the application deadline is Monday, January 21 at 5 pm. 

Key info:

  • The PDXeX is open to any SOJC major
  • The PDXeX is a summer internship program that runs from July – September 2019
  • You need to be a Spring 2019 graduate to participate. (If you are graduating at the end of Summer 2019 or Fall 2019, let’s chat about the options) 
  • You’re required to take a two-day, one-credit workshop Spring term (April 26-27)

Application should include:

  • Cover letter for the program (not for an internship)
  • Updated resume
  • Three professional work samples (any type)
  • Email to: kmatthew@uoregon.edu
  • Application deadline: January 21 at 5 pm
  • Interviews: January 21, 25, 28, 31
  • Decision by: February 4

You can peek at the slide deck from the info session here, too.