Kodison the Intern...

With my graduation date quickly approaching (April 2010, I hope), I decided that it was time I got past the books, quizzes and final exams and finally got into the "meat and potatoes" of kick-starting what I hope will turn into my eventual career. What can I do during my last summer before graduating to improve my stock?...

Take more classes?

Heck no. I just finished nearly 8 straight months of that.

Do summer sales somewhere?

I don't want to be a salesman and did more than my fair-share of tracting on my mission.

Get a paper route?

Not a lot of room for career advancement, and I hate riding a bike.

Get an internship?

Yes.

So I started applying. I sent applications to several companies; ExxonMobil (thanks for nothing Kimball), BP (no offense Kimball), the Packers (apparently they already have a GM, who knew...), Northwestern Mutual, Allstate, Johnson & Johnson, Wal-Mart, Intermountain Healthcare and a few others.

(Let it also be noted that I turned down an unpaid internship offer from Rocky Mountain Power. Something about the "recruiter" who contacted me just seemed a little fishy... love ya Father Sir)

I got a few emails and phone calls back, and even had a couple interviews. Even so, things were looking pretty bleak until a couple months ago when I got an email from a college recruiter with Geico (another one of my applications), asking for my transcripts, resume and a couple writing samples. Next thing I know, I have a phone interview and suddenly, they inform me that I'm in the final selection process for an intern position! Awesome!

I got a call back this past Monday to inform me the good news that of the 35-40ish managment intern positions across the nation, and the 4 intern spots open at the Tucson, AZ office, they are offering one to me! Can you believe it! I couldn't, and still can't!


I officially accepted their offer today and couldn't be happier. I'll be working with senior management in this Summer Managment Internship, which runs from June 1 to July 24. It's only 8 weeks, but it should be very fast-paced and I'm looking forward to learning "en masse" and making the most of every opportunity I get to show what I can do.

Here's the link to the official internship posting: Summer Management Internship

Who knows, maybe you'll soon be seeing my mug in one of these!



Any hot tips or "insider information" about internships that you'd like to share? Please do and leave it in the comments!

Let me say in closing that God really does have a plan for us. While getting this internship is just a small step in the long journey of life, it's a pretty big deal for Megs and I, and along with some of the other blessings that we've been receiving lately, it's obvious evidence of a loving God who is watching over us, and caring for us all the time. All I can say is pray. Pray lots and lots. President Monson said at the last General Conference that "miracles are brought by prayer." I've made a real effort to be more sincere and fervent in my praying and the dividends are innumerable.

Aside: We can't wait for little Andrew to arrive! We're so excited for you Sonja & Kevin... We're all praying for you!