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Human ResourcesCareer Paths, Internships & Tips

Kori Dunaway

Program Manager, Talent Development

T-Mobile USA

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Agenda

HR Career Opportunities

HR Internships Opportunities

Tips & Tricks

T-Mobile HR Opportunities

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What does a career in Human Resources

mean to you?

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Agenda

HR Career Opportunities

HR Internships Opportunities

Tips & Tricks

T-Mobile HR Opportunities

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HR Career Opportunities

•Possible Career Paths by HR Function– Human Resource Generalist or Manager

– Learning & Development

– Organizational Development

– Compensation

– Employee Services

– Talent Acquisition

– Training & Delivery

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HR Career OpportunitiesPossible Roles or Specialties

Talent Scout

Sourcing Specialist

Recruiting Coordinator

Recruiter

Recruiting Manager

HR Coordinator

HR Generalist

HR Manager

Analyst

Project Manager

Program Manager

Instructional Designers

Editing & Publishing

Compensation

Payroll

Benefits

Employee Services

Immigration

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Agenda

HR Career Opportunities

HR Internships Opportunities

Tips & Tricks

T-Mobile HR Opportunities

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What type of internship opportunities have

you seen?

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Internship Opportunities

•Internship Qualifications Teamwork & cross collaboration

Multi-task

Prioritization & strategic thinking

Knowledge of employment laws

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Functional requirements & skill sets

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Internship Opportunities

•Internship Recruiting Methods Clubs/Affiliations

Online

– Company career sites

– Job database career sires

Career Development Center

– Husky jobs postings

– Resume drop opportunities

– On campus interview

Social networking sites

Networking

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Agenda

HR Career Opportunities

HR Internships Opportunities

Tips & Tricks

T-Mobile HR Opportunities

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Tips & TricksResumes Tips

•Clean, clear and concise. Name and contact information on top Most important elements should stand out at a glance. An objective is up to you. No right or wrong. It should reflect the role you are applying

for.•Education Include graduation date Include area of study

•Past experience and/or project work Be brief Bullets, not paragraphs

•Multiple resume versions Standard vs. Job specific

•Extracurricular activities•Cover Letters•Applying online Do text version and upload if option

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Tips & TricksInterview Tips

•Know the company What do they do?

Who are their customers?

Who are the industry players?

Where is the industry is going?

What is their company culture is like?

What are their company values?

What recent accomplishments, awards, new products, etc.. Have been announced publicly?

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Tips & TricksInterview Tips

•Know the position What is the position purpose?

Where does it fit within the organization?

How does it drive the business forward?

What are the day to day responsibilities?

What are the resources the position requires to be successful?

What skills are required for you to be successful?

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Tips & TricksInterview Tips

•Know why you are a good candidate How does your education apply?

What project work or coursework applies?

What technical skills do you have that are required?

Why are you a good cultural fit?

What company values resonate with your personal value system?

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Tips & TricksInterview Tips

•Know your weaknesses as a candidate Identify what requirements you do not meet.

Identify how you can overcome that in the interview.

No answer or no experience to share?

– It’s ok. Be honest.

– Answer the question with what you hope to gain.

– Answer the question demonstrating what you would do if you were in that situation or had that opportunity.

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Tips & TricksInterview Tips

•Ask questions! You are interviewing the company.

Prepare in advance.

Write notes throughout the interview to come back to.

•Close it Let them know you’re excited about the role & the company.

Summarize again why you are the right candidate.

Ask what next steps are and a timeline.

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Tips & Tricks

•Resources Available Interview guides

Online/published books, tools, etc.

Career Development Center

Advisors

Personal network

Social networking

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Agenda

HR Career Opportunities

HR Internships Opportunities

Tips & Tricks

T-Mobile HR Opportunities

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T-Mobile Internship Opportunities

•Locations Bellevue, WA

Nationwide

•Possible Internship Opportunities Compensation

Recruiting

eLearning (technical/customer service)

Methods & Procedures

L&D Administrative support/projects

Training & Delivery

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T-Mobile Internship Opportunities

•Length of Internship 3 months to 12 months

Case by case basis

Based on business need

•Timeline Summer (May – Sept)

Winter (Jan – June)

Fall (Aug – Dec)

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T-Mobile Internship Opportunities

•Process Apply online

www.t-mobile.com/jobs/

Create candidate profile & upload resume

List ‘college’ as your source

Keyword search ‘intern’

Apply to position

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Questions?