Hire and Get Hired this Summer!

By Adrea P., Startup America Communications Intern, @startupamerica

Finding a summer job (paid or unpaid) can be a pain, especially after months of classes and homework. During my overwhelming search process this spring, I Googled everything I could think of, bookmarked dozens of companies, and initiated several email correspondences—and that was only the beginning. Finally, I found a great internship opportunity here at the Startup America Partnership.

 While working on one of my first projects, I saw a video of Sara Senderoff pitching her company, Intern Sushi, at SXSW.  Intern Sushi is a website that allows the user to streamline the application process by creating a digital profile.  Simply enter a city, industry, and category, and Intern Sushi provides a list of available positions.  Whether you’re interested in fashion, publishing, or any other field of work, Intern Sushi can help you land a great internship in your city. If only I knew about Intern Sushi when I was making summer plans! And of course, startups can use Intern Sushi to find the perfect interns as well.

If you’ve been denied a job position, blame your resume!  Many employers use applicant tracking systems that filter and assign scores to job candidates’ resumes.  Startup America member Resunate can help you combat applicant tracking systems and double your chances of landing an interview. Resunate’s advanced semantic matching technology provides your resume with a score, and then rearranges your resume until the score improves.  Don’t let your resume get lost in the mix! Use Resunate to find a job.

If you’re tired of relying on your resume, sign up for MyNextGig, an employment website that allows you to create a short video pitch so you can exhibit your best qualities to employers.  Enter a location and job type and MyNextGig will connect you with potential job positions.  Need employees for your startup? Use MyNextGig to watch applicant pitch videos, and find the perfect match!

Aspiring employers and employees—let Startup America members help you this summer!

Intern Sushi | www.internsushi.com | @internsushi

Resunate | www.resunate.com | @resunate

MyNextGig | www.mynextgig.com | @mynextgig

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