Monday, June 2, 2008

Employed.

As part of our Master's program we have to get a practicum (internship) which is usually done during the first summer. So after receiving little to no help from the practicum supervisor around here, I decided to do it by myself. So I went on google and typed in some I/O related jargon and found a site that had a list of HR consulting firms in the Nashville area. I found one that is a compensation consulting firm and since I am interested in consulting and compensation, it seemed like a pretty interesting company.

So I just decided to call. I called and left a message saying how I was wondering if he would like an intern, and then I emailed with my resume and a cover letter. I sent it all off hoping to hear back, but thinking that it probably wouldn't work out. But I did hear back (I probably wouldn't be writing about it if I hadn't... duh). He emailed me back and said that he was willing to think about it and see what he could put together. Here is a breakdown on the timeframe: I started searching at about 1pm, called at 1:30, emailed at 2:00 and got an email back from him at 3:00. So basically in 2 hours I was able to do more than the professor in charge of internships could do in 6 months.

Basically, everything has worked out and so now I am an intern for Burris Thompson and Associates. I am working for the Thompson part. It is basically just him working out of his home, so I can work from home as well, which will be great to help save on gas and whatnot.

I am happy that I found it on my own and that it is something that actually interests me.

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