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Internship Mom

By Sandra Long

Internships, social media and professional networking are my passion. I have always been a working mom. My two children are now successfully out of the nest. I will write about Gen Y - Millennials; social media, networking, internships and how parents can help their high school and college students to think about careers, social media and professional etiquette.  http://www.myinterncoach.com

Children can learn how to have a great handshake and smile.  It’s important to teach them how to greet people warmly and with enthusiasm. It’s far better to teach them this skill early on rather than trying to undo bad habits when they are in high school.  ... Read more...
  LinkedIn Deadly Sin # 1- No Photo   I am surprised by how many people use LinkedIn without a photo. It is clearly the #1 LinkedIn sin. No one likes their own photo, but it is really important to put your best face fo ... Read more...
Now that school is out, it’s a great time to remind your college student to check their online image. Have him or her start with the Google Test by googling their own name.  Have them also make a list and check all their social media sites, including old ones t ... Read more...
It’s summer time and the students are starting their internships! Congratulations if your son or daughter landed a position for the summer. This is a fantastic way to learn new things, meet new people and develop professionally with real work experience.  You c ... Read more...