Case Study:

Cash Out
Ben Helms, Addison Rush,
Gabi Latimer, Zion Moore

BH
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 LET'S RECAP!
• Luis works HR at a company.
• There is an internship that is well desired with his
company.
• Problem: They don’t receive what they are promised.
• He produces a new idea for interns.
• No one supports his changes ("doesn’t affect me")
• He feel that he needs to talk with his manager, but he is
scared.

BH
 Population: Interns

What is Issues: Not understanding how

our to be equipped for the work
force after college/university
focus?
Theme: How to build yourself
as a candidate!

AR
How did we • We related to the interns, therefore our
audience would as well
apply
CASH OUT
• We saw the interns in CASH OUT internship
for our case process and wanted to relate this back to
study real undergraduates.
& results?

AR
 NETWORKING COMMUNICATION INTER-PERSONAL
SKILLS SKILLS
But how does
this relate to
leadership?

INCLUSIVE AND BUILD/HELPING

DIVERSE MINDSET OTHERS

GL
Historical Content

• We interviewed two individuals

that have made their life career
into helping others developed
themselves into great candidates.

• Also, we interviewed one

individual that oversees hiring to
get different perspective.

ZM
 Merdith Dean
Dr. April Perry Juan Segura-Luna
Founder/President of The
Program Director & Property Manager Dean's List
Associate Professor in the M.Ed. On - Air Program Coordinator
Higher Education Student Affairs at Seacrest Studios

BG
 Questions Asked
• Has there always been a struggle to make yourself a good
candidate for a job after college?
• What are Five skills someone should have?
• What are some red flags for resumes/PowerPoint/CV?
• Are internships helpful?
• Are mentorships helpful?
• How do you prove your worth with no career experience?
• What are some tips for those trying to reach their dream
career?

BH
 3/3 said both
Has creating yourself
as a better
candidate been
a past or present
problem (both)? There now is more of a
focus on education,
experiences and
qualifications

ZM
 Typos

Grammer issues

Red Flags on
Spacing
Resume/CV/Cover
Letter? Bare

False information

Wrong company

Not tailored to job

AR
 Social capital
Demonstrating initiative
Analytical mindset
What is 5 of Communication
the top skills Engaging in continuous learning
to become Global understanding
a better Flexibility
candidate?
Empathy
Open mindedness
Understanding social media
Coding

GL
 How beneficial are Internships?

3/3 said Beneficial

Most, but not all, employers will look at internships

Gaining any experiences is great experiences

Helps individuals to complete a trial-and-error stage

Grasping the experience/knowledge is more important than "resume fillers"

You gain Customer service skills

You gain Communication skills

Build more transformative skills

AR
 How does someone prove their worth right out of
college/university?

Follow through Have a team Adapt/learn Own your mistakes Help others Become a part of
attitude quickly or short comings the company
culture

BH
 • 3/3 said Mentors ships are
How beneficial
• 3/3 said being a mentor to
beneficial someone else is also important

are • Maintain professional

relationships are important
mentorships? • Give back by being a mentor
• If someone takes on the role of
a mentor, it shows that have
gained the skills and knowledge
needed

GL
 What are some tips to finding a great internship?

• Career Centers
• Do mock interviews
• Use internship databases on-line
• Social capital/network
• Dean's List
• Make sure you have time for the internship
• Focus on professors and administrations
• Prepared: Cover letter, CV, Resume

ZM
 What theories did we use?

AR

TRANSFORMATIONAL SITUATIONAL

BH
 Superhero Theory

"A Superhero theorist works

to build, encourage,
and represents others when the time Ordinary
arises." Selfless

Voice for the

Inclusive
Vocieless

Adaptiable Analytical

ZM
 • "As Nike says, 'Just do it'"
• Have a great
personality/attitude
Suggestions/ • Go for it regardless of your
current experiences
Tips/Tricks/
• Follow up!!!
Knowledge?
• Have an online portfolio
regardless of the industry

AR
 Conclusion
To become a better
candidate, one must gain
experience, skills, and the
right mindset in order to land
their dream job or career
after college.

GL
 "Like Nike,
'Just do it!'"