The Importance of Networking

As we wrap up the 2019 CDE Summer Internship clinic, the journey has really just started.  For all of the interns involved, the clinic has given us a platform to build our network and sell ourselves to future employers! Throughout the clinic, it has been stressed that networking is very important.  The reception afterward provedContinue reading “The Importance of Networking”

Final Words of Advice & Graduation Photos!

This summer flew by, especially for our summer clinic interns who spent the summer working with start-up companies! This past Tuesday and Wednesday, all of our interns graduated and attended a networking event directly afterwards. Intern, Jinkyung Byun, surprised all of the mentors with an appreciation plaque for all of their hard work. All ofContinue reading “Final Words of Advice & Graduation Photos!”

That’s a Wrap: Graduation Summer 2019

Yesterday evening, the Wednesday Cohort finished up the 2019 Summer Digital Clinic with a lovely soiree at Ann Arbor’s Bar Louie. Each participant who finished the clinic received not only certification from the CDE Clinic, but also successfully completed either Google Analytics or Google Ads Certification (or both). This summer’s highly successful clinic was theContinue reading “That’s a Wrap: Graduation Summer 2019”

Student Intern Spotlight: Jinkyung Byun

In this edition of the Student Intern Spotlight, we will take a look at someone who has a very unique story to tell. Meet Jinkyung Byun! Jinkyung is a Marketing and Human Resources Major at Eastern Michigan University. She is actually an international student from South Korea. She has a CPT (Curricular Practical Training) visaContinue reading “Student Intern Spotlight: Jinkyung Byun”

Student Intern Spotlight: Yulia Brown

In the CDE, many of our interns are undergraduate students or recent grads. Not too many of our interns have Master’s degrees. It’s not often that a typical intern, if there was a such thing, has a Master’s degree from another country. Meet Yulia Brown! Yulia is a 24 years old and has her Master’sContinue reading “Student Intern Spotlight: Yulia Brown”

The interview you’ve all been waiting for…Bud Gibson

If you are a student at the College of Business, an intern with the CDE, or even a small business owner, there’s a good chance you know Bud Gibson.  He is constantly chatting with students about future career endeavors and working behind the scenes to make the clinic run successfully (and let’s face it…he’s theContinue reading “The interview you’ve all been waiting for…Bud Gibson”

The Career Advice You Didn’t Know You Needed

Welcome! This week, our interns had the pleasure of listening to panel speakers Thomas Lipscomb, Shaina Bertrang and Sam Chusiano talk about their experiences with start-ups and what they learned along the way. Tom is the Vice President of Sales for PassiveBolt, the designers of smart locks for your house. Shaina works for LawnGuru, a companyContinue reading “The Career Advice You Didn’t Know You Needed”

Tips for Digital Career Success from Angelina Miller of Google and Jorel McCree of Pinterest

Wednesday Cohort’s final invited speakers were Angelina Miller, a Manager for Agency Relations at Google, and Jorel McCree, an Account Manager at Pinterest. Both Miller and McCree attended college in the area and broke into digital careers. After various internships, both eventually worked together at iProspect before breaking into larger companies.      Learn Everything YouContinue reading “Tips for Digital Career Success from Angelina Miller of Google and Jorel McCree of Pinterest”

Gain Confidence at the CDE Summer Clinic

Sasha Brown is a CDE Summer Clinic 2019 Intern with Shoptelligence. She is currently completing her Master’s of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications at Eastern Michigan University. Sasha completed her undergraduate degree December 2018. She stumbled upon the CDE Summer Clinic Internship via an email from Eastern Michigan University sometime March. Three months after graduating,Continue reading “Gain Confidence at the CDE Summer Clinic”

Student Intern Spotlight: Autumn Chall

The Center for Digital Engagement Summer Clinic is an internship for students of all majors and degrees. Autumn Chall, a CDE Clinic 2019 Intern, demonstrates how her unique psychology background has helped her participate in her internship at Ripple Science. According to RippleScience.com, Ripple is a web-based software for CROs, Principal Investigators and Project Coordinators. AutumnContinue reading “Student Intern Spotlight: Autumn Chall”

Choosing the Perfect Internship for You

Are you a college student or recent graduate looking to gain real-world experience in your career field? The Center for Digital Engagement at EMU wants to help connect you with the perfect internship for your career. 1. Career Goals. What is your dream job? Identify your ultimate dream job, don’t hold back! Plenty of peopleContinue reading “Choosing the Perfect Internship for You”

How to Have a Successful Interview

Welcome! You’ve applied for the job and successfully received an interview! You’re wondering if you’re going to get the job, what questions they’re going to ask and how you can make things go smoothly. Interviews can be stressful to say the least! You are already on the right path though because whether you’ve stumbled upon this post orContinue reading “How to Have a Successful Interview”

Reminder: Summer Clinic Reception on August 13th and August 14th!

The end of the summer is nigh! Participants of the 2019 Summer Digital Clinic will join alumni and friends on Tuesday, August 13th and Wednesday, August 14th for celebratory networking events. Light bites and drinks will be provided buffet style on Bar Louie’s patio beginning at 7:30 P.M. Individuals from both cohorts are welcome toContinue reading “Reminder: Summer Clinic Reception on August 13th and August 14th!”

What Employers Are Looking For

Welcome! During our Tuesday cohort meeting, panel speakers Ian Sherk and Jake Koppinger gave us some background about their companies, how they got to where they are and what they look for when hiring people. Ian Sherk is a 31 year old Canadian who started his career with a degree in business marketing from EasternContinue reading “What Employers Are Looking For”