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Malak
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Faiyum, Faiyum Governorate, Egypt
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How can I find impactful internships as a Business Information Systems (BIS) student?
Administration student majoring in Information Systems. I am looking for summer internships or training programs that bridge technology and business, and I want to know where to search and how to stand out.
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Chandler Archuleta
Engineering Manager
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Chandler’s Answer
To make the most of your internships, follow these three steps.
First, apply to companies you are interested in, as well as their suppliers and competitors. This experience is valuable to your desired company.
Second, ask about the projects you will be working on. If the interviewer doesn't know, ask for a contact person. If no one can provide this information, consider other options. This ensures your work will have an impact.
Third, start collaborating with other interns right away. This increases your chances of working on interesting projects and helps you build your professional network quickly.
Apply for companies you would work for, their suppliers, and their competitors.
Ask what projects you will be working on. If the interviewer does not know then ask for a point of contact. If their is no point of contact and the person doesn't know then choose your next best option.
Find ways to collaborate with other interns as soon as you start.
First, apply to companies you are interested in, as well as their suppliers and competitors. This experience is valuable to your desired company.
Second, ask about the projects you will be working on. If the interviewer doesn't know, ask for a contact person. If no one can provide this information, consider other options. This ensures your work will have an impact.
Third, start collaborating with other interns right away. This increases your chances of working on interesting projects and helps you build your professional network quickly.
Chandler recommends the following next steps:
Cesar Alonso
Head of Strategic Impact
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Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
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Cesar’s Answer
Hi Malak,
In my experience, making a big impact in IT starts with understanding the business and showing empathy. There are many roles you can explore, and while there are plenty of experts, the ones who truly stand out are those who listen well and grasp the dynamics of their sector and company.
Reach out to different people and departments to gain a broad perspective. This will help you make informed choices about what you enjoy most.
Wishing you all the best,
In my experience, making a big impact in IT starts with understanding the business and showing empathy. There are many roles you can explore, and while there are plenty of experts, the ones who truly stand out are those who listen well and grasp the dynamics of their sector and company.
Reach out to different people and departments to gain a broad perspective. This will help you make informed choices about what you enjoy most.
Wishing you all the best,
Wong Loke Yuen
Head of Programme cum Senior Lecturer
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Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Wong’s Answer
As a Business Information Systems student, you can look for internships that allow you to use both skill sets (business and technology), such as Business Analyst, Data Analyst, IT Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Digital Transformation Intern, or Project Management Intern.
You can search on LinkedIn, your university's career portal, company websites, and job platforms. Also, attend career fairs, networking events, and employer talks hosted by your university. Many companies recruit interns directly through these events.
To stand out, you need to build practical skills alongside your studies. If possible, complete small projects, analyze real datasets, or create dashboards to showcase your skills. You can include these projects on your resume and LinkedIn profile. All the best.
You can search on LinkedIn, your university's career portal, company websites, and job platforms. Also, attend career fairs, networking events, and employer talks hosted by your university. Many companies recruit interns directly through these events.
To stand out, you need to build practical skills alongside your studies. If possible, complete small projects, analyze real datasets, or create dashboards to showcase your skills. You can include these projects on your resume and LinkedIn profile. All the best.