The Strong Mind Strong Will Podcast

Tips for Finding a Quality Internship With Guest John Hutto

Adam Knees Season 1 Episode 4

In the fourth episode of the Strong Mind Strong Will Podcast, Adam speaks with guest John Hutto, a third-year economics student at UCSB, about his new business venture that aims to help college students find quality internships. Adam and John also discuss tips others can implement to best leverage themselves for success when attempting to find an internship. If you are interested in John's course, the link will be listed below. Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast if you enjoyed it!

 

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0:00 – Introduction.

 

0:36 – John Hutto introduction and new business venture.

 

3:42 – How John got his internships and some of the obstacles he faced along the way.

 

5:47 – How these obstacles led to John learning strategies that he implements in his    “ Network Yourself Into an Internship ” course. 

 

7:42 – What John views as the biggest challenge for finding a quality internship and his advice for overcoming it.

 

11:17 – Importance of trying to find internships not directly posted online.

 

15:36 – How people should use LinkedIn to network.

 

19:27 – Adam’s experience leveraging UCSB’s alumni network through LinkedIn.

 

20:54 – How college students can build their network in person.

 

24:53 – John’s thoughts on students doing internships in the school year and his personal experience doing so. 

 

26:58 – How students without much practical business experience can get quality internships.

 

30:42 – Tip for college lowerclassmen interested in finance (summer leadership program). 

 

32:03 – Wrapping up / Where to find John’s course.