Career Prep 2009 Summer Blog

Erwin Cuellar from UT Austin says to be clear about what you want to get out of the conversation. Basically it is about being a little directed in that conversation- so you are not asking them questions to which you can figure out the answers on your own. So use their time well- so they feel they are adding value and like spending that time with you. But as Brittany Williams at UVA reminds us, don't be shy about reaching out to them and asking questions. The more you talk to them, the more you can learn.

Keeping in contact with your mentor through the recruiting process can provide you with an informal champion within your internship firm after you have left. Keep the relationships up.