In March, school went online and by May I started to realize that my plans for this summer are going to look different than what I anticipated. While looking for an opportunity to learn and grow while gaining real world experience, I came across Braathe Enterprises and the virtual internship program. After applying, interviewing...
What to Do During Your Internship to (Hopefully) Get a Job Offer.
By Maria Turbi, Intern at Braathe Enterprises
Here are some tips that can turn your current internship into an incredible job offer. Take notes, this will be beneficial for your future. First, while doing your first interview for your internship, you must be present yourself as an expert and have a near perfect appearance. Your first impression has an impressive impact...
Ending an Internship: Reflect On What You’ve Accomplished
By Brianna Serna, Braathe Enterprises Intern
Reflections and learning from an internship experience As interns, we apply ourselves to work to the best of our ability and to gain as much experience as possible as we prepare ourselves for the real world. However, what we don’t do, as soon as our internship comes to an end, is reflect on the...
How To: Avoid Plagiarism
By Catherine O'Connor, Braathe Enterprises Intern
Plagiarism can be a deadly thing. In college it can mean loss of scholarship, academic probation and even suspension or expulsion. In the business world it can mean losing your job and/or public humiliation. To the academic, the serious academic, plagiarism translates to laziness, ignorance and a lack of professionalism and integrity. Sometimes it...
The importance of vocation and motivation of the student for their professional future.
By Maria Turbi, Intern at Braathe Enterprises
When the time comes to choose a career, high school students are asked countless questions as they prepare for college and the real world. One of the most popular questions is “What is your true vocation?” A true vocation is related to the desire, feeling, and personal appreciation of a profession or career. For...
Work-Life Balance Series: Self-Care During Covid-19
By Kaytah Mejia, Braathe Enterprises Intern
The topic of self-care has become more prevalent within the past decade and has recently gained momentum in light of the coronavirus pandemic. With changes resulting in lay-offs, working from home, or becoming an essential worker, self-care can be a pivotal resource utilized in balancing one’s career and personal life. Work-life balance can be...
How To Write a Resume That Gets a Response
See some basics on how to write and update your resume from Robert Braathe of the CareerServiceStation.com
Creating a Cover Letter That Gets a Response
Learn from Robert Braathe of The Career Service Station how to format and write a cover letter or an email cover letter using the AIDA model – attention, interest, desire, and action.
Ethics in the Workplace
Megan Kelly, Intern at Braathe Enterprises
Ethics in the business world, whether it is a small, family run organization, or a big corporation, is truly significant. A worker is going to be more inclined to do well at the job everyday if the environment is safe, friendly, and fair. Workers want to feel good about themselves and the work they...
The Importance of an Online Presence
Kaitlin Ventarola, Braathe Enterprises Intern
We’ve all heard thousands of times that networking is one of the most important aspects of building your career. However, something no one mentions when looking for a job is your online presence. Your online presence is anything from your social media account, website, blog, or even your portfolio. Social media can help...