Making the Most Out of Your Internship
Published February 5, 2018
Join the @MHECareers team for a live Twitter chat giving advice on finding the right internship for you and using it to help land a fulltime job.

McGraw-Hill Careers team regularly hosts #MHECareers Twitter chats to explore topics relevant to jobseekers, workforce professionals and employers. These Q&A style chats feature panels of career experts, human resource professionals, and professional networking experts to answer questions and provide invaluable information.
On February 7th from 12-1pm EST, the #MHECareers chat will offer advice on preparing for internships, excelling in the experience, and next steps after your internship. This month’s group of panelists includes @InternQueen, a career expert, @kristinharpster, Sales Specialist at McGraw-Hill, @jensbodal, @sophia_m_allen and @abrol_neha, Software Engineers at McGraw-Hill.
The discussion will be guided by these questions:
- Why is internship experience crucial to career development?
- How can you prepare for your first internship?
- Should you take an un-paid internship?
- What are the warning signs of an ineffective intern experience?
- How important is your social media presence while internship hunting?
- How can an intern make an impression on the job?
- What resources are available to help professionals find internships in their field?
- How can you stay in-touch with colleagues after internship is complete?
- How can you turn your internship into a fulltime position?
If you’re interested in unlocking the full potential of your career as part of our mission to help all learners succeed, take a look at our career opportunities today!
Here are some past Twitter chat highlights with tips for internships:
A1: Make your resume tell a story https://t.co/SQPUg6HS9q via @internqueen #MHEcareers
— McGraw-Hill Careers (@MHECareers) April 26, 2017
A3. Internships are the best way to gain valuable experience in a field without much commitment. https://t.co/b7H9OmDf8t #MHECareers
— Maren Hogan (@marenhogan) April 26, 2017
Tips for spotting a good boss in an interview https://t.co/yJuH2GIOsN @dailymuse #MHECareers
— McGraw-Hill Careers (@MHECareers) April 26, 2017
A3 @LinkedIn is an effective way to create an online resume that's intentional, purposeful and insightful #MHECareers https://t.co/WNQzbX2EEL
— Alex Serna (@alsernabjj) March 22, 2017