Education within a college and/or university alone no longer guarantees you a good job. The current job market is more competitive than it has ever been, and Men’s E-News offers a genuine internship experience that will not only prepare you for today’s job market but will also help transform you into an asset for any company YOU choose to work for. Classes pertaining to your major are no substitute for real-world job experience and this internship does not consist of typical thankless and menial work but provides a truly hands-on experience through direction and personal management. Completing this internship experience will help put you at the top of the list among job candidates.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
• Knowledge of Microsoft, Mac, and Linux operating systems
• Basic understanding of email
• Completed at least two years at a college or university with a major in Information Technology or a related major
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills
• Strong writing skills
DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Maintenance of all company computers
• Resolving all hardware/software issues including malware removal
• Presenting new technological information to the office staff
• Providing technical support to company employees
• Constant communication with company hierarchy
• Collaborating with other interns and group projects
• Researching new technology useful to the organization
• Writing reports on IT maintenance and presenting them to the management team
• Compiling a portfolio of completed assignments at the end of the internship
BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING THE TRAINEE WILL HAVE LEARNED TO:
• Maintain and update Microsoft, Mac, and Linux systems
• Maintain network uptime and security
• Provide technological support
• Participate as part of a team, on shared assignments, and projects
• Deliver presentations to the organization on technological subjects
• Work with a mentor where regular appraisal/evaluation offers opportunities to give and receive feedback
• Use project management techniques
• Utilize leadership and teamwork skills
• Prepare/deliver personal presentations
• Improve communication skills
LENGTH REQUIREMENT:
The position is open for as long as the student would like, but with a minimum length of 12 weeks, 21 to 35 hours/week.
SPECIFICATIONS:
This position is open to students enrolled at any college or university or a graduate looking for real-world experience. The students’ interests must lie in I.T., computer networking, or related fields.
COLLEGE CREDIT:
While this is an UNPAID internship, student interns will have an opportunity to receive college credit. Contact your undergraduate advising officer for more information on academic credit.
APPLY:
Students wishing to apply for the internship should email resumes to news-editor@mensenews.org. For more information, please call 661-829-6