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Topic: internship turning into a job?
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| wiresandwaves | Posted – 7/15/2008 12:38:01 AM | show profile I'm a recent graduate and have an internship with a publication that just posted a notice that they are hiring for an editorial assistant. I know editorial assistant is the entry level position for most magazine hopefuls, but I thought they tend to hire from within. Would it be awkward to approach my editor and say i saw the posting, and would be interested in the position? Or do you think that the editor would have already approached me, instead of putting up a job listing? |
| Marie | Posted – 7/15/2008 1:09:44 AM | show profile Apply for the job. Period. Your editor is not a mind reader. If you don't express interest, don't assume your editor assumes you're interested. Don't hedge. Simply apply, and tell your editor you applied. You might not get it, but you certainly won't get it if you don't apply. |
| foodlit | Posted – 7/15/2008 10:11:37 AM | show profile I agree with Marie. In fact one of the common comments I get from hiring managers is, "I wasn't sure if so and so was interested." and that's people they've interviewed! If you don't tell them you are interested they will not assume that you are. So apply and go get that job! |
| editordebit | Posted – 7/19/2008 2:02:48 PM | show profile At the publisher where I interned, many of the new hires were former interns. I think you're paying them a compliment by being interested in working there permanently, and it can't do any harm to apply. You may not get the job if there's a lot of competition, but there is no reason for that to ruin your relationship with these folks. Just try to give off the general impression of "hey, I like you guys, it would be great to work here long term, but if it doesn't work out, c'est la vie." |
| tiredtiredtired | Posted – 7/21/2008 2:59:48 PM | show profile the whole reason you're doing an internship in the first place is to get your foot in the industry's door. Here's your opportunity, take. And if it wasn't apparent already, this is your time to really step up your effort in the internship--not just for this position (you might not get it) but for any future positions that may open up. We usually have about 3 or 4 interns. Some come in and put in their time. Others, work really hard and are very motivated. You can guess which ones get offered jobs. |
