There is a very good chance that a first year MBA would be putting in efforts looking for an internship at this time. An internship not just enables a candidate to get valuable experience but also to build contacts, have a sense of understanding the business and many more. However, not many realize that there are certain pitfalls that need to be avoided.
Try Too Hard
MBA students usually have high aspirations and often tend to put themselves under pressure as far as achieving their goals is concerned. At times it makes more sense to wait for the right internship rather than blindly opting for a one that has a big brand name and/or promises good and valuable experience.
This does not mean that one should do nothing during the winter. During this time they can actually work on their networking with people and researching companies that they wish to work for. Following the herd is not a wise decision to make in terms of looking for internships.
Be a Bad Networker
Networking is not something that has to be forcefully done. Attending random networking events without even getting to know and understand people does not help at all. No amount of research, mock interviews can actually replace the networking abilities as it is the human that is going to hire you for a job. Thus, there is a need to be able to connect with them.
So how can you do that?
Staying inside the four walls is definitely not a solution. Get out and talk to people, ask questions and most importantly, let them know about yourself.
Know nothing about Yourself
As mentioned above, you need to understand yourself very well to let others know about you. Failing to know yourself, your interests, and strengths can put you behind in the internship search. After this you move towards doing the final preparation, networking with the right people and pursue your interests.
Apply to every opportunity available
Today’s MBA students are used to pushing through applications and résumés from the comfort of their home computers. Sometimes, they are tempted to click on “send” for every job they see because it’s so simple, says Nguyen. Applying to everything usually results in getting no job at all. Instead, customize your résumé and network and look for openings that appeal to you and for which you are a strong candidate. “What they need to be doing,” Nguyen says of MBA job seekers, “is getting out and knocking on doors.”
Unnecessarily stress yourself
Many MBAs are not used to relaxing and tend to stress themselves out at the smallest of instances. This often leads to silly mistakes that can cost a candidate a good offer. One should not be reluctant to approach people from companies that you would like to associate with.
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