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Internship Insights and Experience Panel: Video

Recorded March 13, 2012
This panel event featured current and former interns from Accounting, Computer Security, Health Studies, Marketing and Space Engineering talking about their experiences in the York Internship Programs, including what to expect and how to succeed in an internship.

Internship Insights and Experience Panel: Full Session

Panelist Introductions

Natalie Anderson

Natalie Anderson
Intern, Bramalea Community Health Centre
Health Internship Program (Health Studies)

Internship Insights and Experience Panel: Natalie Anderson
Demitry Drinfeld


Demitry Drinfeld
Intern, IBM Canada Ltd.
Technology Internship Program (Computer Security)

Internship Insights and Experience Panel: Demitry Drinfeld Intro
Calvin Midwinter


Calvin Midwinter
Intern, Canadian Space Agency
Technology Internship Program (Space Engineering)

Internship Insights and Experience Panel: Calvin Midwinter Intro
Amanda Shek


Amanda Shek
Intern, SKF Canada
Business & Public Administration Internship Program (Marketing)

Internship Insights and Experience Panel: Amanda Shek Intro
Sheryl To


Sheryl To
Intern, Hydro One
Certified Management Accountants Internship Program (Accounting)

Internship Insights and Experience Panel: Sheryl To Intro

Questions & Answers

What do you most and least enjoy about your internship position and work environment?

Please tell us how your experience in the internship program has helped you clarify your career path.

How has your internship experience helped you develop your employability skills like communication, teamwork, leadership and technical skills?

Please tell us about the Career Centre services that you found beneficial to prepare you for job searching in the internship program.

What was it like going on an interview and what were some of the questions that were asked?

What specific steps did you take to prepare for your interview?

Did you have any prior volunteer experience that helped you get your internship?

Question directed at Calvin Midwinter, Canadian Space Agency Intern: Were you required to speak French in order to get your internship position?

Question directed to Sheryl To, Hydro One Intern: What were some of the specific tasks you performed during your internship?