I need to bitch... I didn't get an internship I applied for

[Hey_Porter]

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My interview skills are great. I am very personable, and normal looking. I dressed well and all (suit, nice tie, etc). I've always been told that when I want to I seem very confident and professional. I had to do a mock interview for my career planning class (easiest. class. ever.) and the lady at the career center said I didn't need to practice, etc.

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Ignoring the apparent praise from your career services lady, I think this area is where many (most?) people don't have an accurate portrayal of themselves. You might think your personable, but you simply might not be likable. Example: a guy I know in law school thinks he's the most personable guy around. In short, he thinks he's the networking king. Truth is, 80% of the people here hate him. That's an extreme, but regardless, I think it applies more than you think.

[lippy]

HP,

I agree completely but it doesn't apply in my case. I don't want to sound incredibly conceited to further my claim. But, yeah, I'm guessing your dude would be a "douche bag" or whatever. Im drunk hope this makes sense.

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Note to whoever: College career services offices are perhaps the most worthless thing that has ever existed. Everything they tell you is either worthless or more likely flat out wrong.

[mik37]

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Note to whoever: College career services offices are perhaps the most worthless thing that has ever existed. Everything they tell you is either worthless or more likely flat out wrong.

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Agreed. When it comes to career stuff in college you need to do everything yourself. You get what you put into it. Aggressive Pursuit is everything. Even though the people at the career center are worthless, their website with postings is money, got my internship for the summer on it.