Career Insight...

As college students, we go into college to get the so-called "college experience." Somewhere along the way, if we're lucky, we figure out what it is we want to do with our lives. Once we figure this out, we begin the hard work to make sure that we can attain what it is we have decided to do. We go to class, pay attention in class (or at least try to), do the research on companies around to see where we might want to work, join organizations to help us network for later in life, and finally begin the process of trying to find an internship! This last part, yeah thats where I am. And to tell you the truth, it's frustrating. Really frustrating. 

I have interviewed with two companies for summer internships and have been told no, both times. I felt that the interview went well, that I was confident in the process and that the people liked me and felt comfortable within the environment. I guess I was more confident than they were. Granted, I'm not graduating until December so I have some time, but I would like to have some experience before I try and jump into the workforce of HR and be on my own. I have applications and resumes in with 3 different companies right now and am waiting to hear back from another possible opportunity. Not only would the experience be worth all the hard work involved in an internship...the extra money for Matthew and I as we are saving money for our wedding and life together would be much appreciated! 

So why am I writing this? Mainly to vent my frustration, but also to see if anyone sees this has heard of any paid internship positions out in the Knoxville area. I would be much obliged if you would pass along the information! Well thats my little tidbit of what's going on in my head at this moment! Thanks for listening!