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Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 49 - Everything You Need To Know About Summer Internships!
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It's internship season — and whether you're the one trying to land a spot or the manager running the program, this episode has something for you.
Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein are joined by career coach and magazine industry veteran Eliot Kaplan — former VP of Talent Acquisition at Hearst, former Editor-in-Chief of Philadelphia Magazine, and former Executive Editor of GQ — for a full breakdown of the internship lifecycle.
In this episode:
🎯 Where to find internships and how to start your search early
📝 Cover letters, networking, and how to get a human to actually see your application
🎤 Interview tips — including the "three greatest hits" strategy and questions that make you stand out
📅 Day one dos and don'ts — how to read the room and set yourself up for a great summer
🚫 What NOT to do (yes, including the alcohol at the work party)
🏢 Advice for employers — structure, mentorship, communication, and the value of reverse mentoring
💼 How to stay in touch after your internship ends and actually convert it into a job offer
⚖️ A quick legal note on confidentiality — what you can and can't share when you go back to school
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