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Have you considered asking the two places you interviewed with why you weren't chosen for the position? That would certainly help narrow down the possibilities.
Also, with the 28 who didn't respond, where you following up on a regular basis (follow-up every 7-10 days for a total of 3 times)? If not, that could have contributed to you not moving forward in the selection process. Follow-up is very important!
However, it sounds to me like there could be a number of issues, and you should reconsider your overall strategy. Have a professional review your cover letter and resume. Visit your career center (even if you've already graduated) for mock interview sessions. Quality over quantity -- target companies rather than blasting out your resume to everyone. Make sure you're networking with potential hiring managers. (Approximately 80 percent of positions are secured through networking!)
This list could go on and on. Clearly something isn't working, and you owe it to yourself to figure out what it is and fix it. -
Have you tried attending networking events held by professional associations in the accounting and IT industries?
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If you are in the Chicago area, I recommend Brill Street (http://brillstreet.com/). If you are in the Washington, DC area, I recommend my own service, GoodieRecruit (http://goodierecruit.com/).
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First of all, don't give up! However, you do need to do more than look online and cold call. (I actually hate cold calls!)
Start networking a lot, and volunteer for a local nonprofit to (1) keep a larger gap from forming on your resume and (2) make connections in the community.
Think about it: If you've been doing something for 9 months and it's not given you the desired result, you need to change strategies!
Take another look at your cover letter and resume. Are they up to par? How is your online presence? There are many pieces you could investigate for improvement. -
Hmm...it sounds to me like you just need to have a conversation with your supervisor. Typically, there is an end date to internships and you do not need to give two weeks notice.
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You're going to want to consult the employee handbook. Many organizations have a "no toes" rule, but yours might not.
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Absolutely! In fact, post-graduate internships are becoming quite common. However, you'd better move fast -- many deadlines close May 1!
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Although most jobs (and internships) are secured through networking (in other words, with the involvement of other people), it is probably best you let this young man take the wheel. In addition to applying for openings online, he should be networking (online and offline), going on informational interviews, and job shadowing, if possible. Good luck!
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Sounds like a great opportunity! Yes, freelancer or contractor would be an appropriate title, although you might want to ask the firm what they prefer.
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Heather R. Huhman’s Bio
Heather R. Huhman is a career expert and founder & president of Come Recommended. She is also the author of #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle and the national entry-level careers columnist for Examiner.com.
