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In addition to hands-on work experience, co-op and intern students are introduced to team-based learning, exposed to a corporate atmosphere, given practical applications in their fields and introduced to a wide variety of business arenas. These experiences are one of the reasons K-C considers its pool of co-ops and interns to be a great source of future full-time employees.
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PAY AND BENEFITS |
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Since co-ops and interns are important contributors to K-C's future, we understand how important it is to reward your accomplishments. We offer competitive pay that increases with experience, paid holidays and overtime pay. If you are offered a full-time opportunity, the time you spend with us accrues toward vesting in our 401K plan. Some functions offer an expense paid site visit to the location you will be working at prior to your start date. To help ease your transition into a new community, all functions offer a one-time payment to compensate you for expenses related to your relocation and housing. After the start of your assignment, you'll be responsible for your transportation. |
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MENTORS |
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You'll be assigned a mentor who will provide insight on the organization and how to make the most of your co-op and internship opportunity. Through candid, confidential discussions, your mentor will assist you in overcoming any barriers, and encourage flexibility and determination to help you increase your confidence and self-development. |
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INTERVIEW/RESUME TIPS |
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- Arrive at the interview at least 15 minutes before the scheduled interview time.
- Dress in business attire unless the interviewer has specified otherwise.
- Never talk negatively about previous work experiences. Be yourself! Use statements that are comfortable for you when answering questions.
- Find out information about the company you are interviewing with prior to your interview. Visit the company's Web site and search for articles and press releases written about or by the organization. Also, take time to familiarize yourself with the company's competition.
- Silence isn't necessarily a bad thing! Take your time when answering questions.
- Have three to five prepared questions for the interviewer. Don't hesitate to ask the interviewer when they will make a hiring decision.
- Ask for a business card from all interviewers so you have their contact information for thank you notes.
- Always close the interview by expressing thanks and appreciation for their time.
- Send a hand-written thank you note as soon after the interview as possible.
- If you have interviewed with more than one person, each person should receive a thank you note.
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DEVELOPING YOUR RESUME |
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The first impression you make with a potential employer is usually on paper - through your resume.
If you want your potential employer to see you for the organized, intelligent, hard-working person you are, you need to make that clear on paper. Here are some tips for preparing a resume:
- Keep it short - no more than one page, if possible.
- Neatness counts. Print your resume on a quality desktop printer.
- Be honest about your skills and work experience.
- Be concise and use action words and phrases when describing your experience.
- Include notable outcomes/successes of your work experiences.
- Ask someone you trust to check over your resume before submitting it.
Resumes should include your name, address, phone number, education and work experience. You also may want to list your job objective (which states what type of position you are seeking), awards and honors you've received.
We recommend that you include a cover letter with every job application that states why your qualifications fit the position and why you want to work for that company. If you have a contact at the company, follow-up to ensure your resume has been received. Some positions also require the completion of application forms. Be sure to meet the application requirements for the job you are seeking.
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COMMON RESUME MISTAKES |
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Your resume represents your skills and provides a first impression about yourself to a potential employer. Therefore, one mistake on your resume can reflect poorly on your professionalism and decrease your chances of receiving an interview.
Here are some common mistakes made when creating resumes:
- Poor spelling/grammar. Yes, spell-check helps, but don't depend solely on it. Have your friends read through your resume and specifically look for incorrect spelling and grammar. This will save you the embarrassment of having an employer point it out to you.
- Exaggerating about your experience. Although your resume is meant to be used as a tool to sell yourself, it does not mean you should embellish your experiences. Although it may get you the interview, it won't get you through the interview!
- Providing too much information. A good rule of thumb is to keep your resume to one page. Remember, you also can use your cover letter to sell yourself.
- Improper formats/paper.A resume is a professional document. Simple formats allow recruiters to easily scan your resume, or to receive it through online systems, which are very common today. Also, don't use bright paper or stationary. This will only distract recruiters from what's important on your resume - your skills.
- Not following instructions.If you are told to submit information online as part of the application process, then ensure you submit all appropriate information online.
Keep these tips in mind when creating your resume and you'll be on the right track to landing the interview you want.
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