Across The Bar Podcast

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 49 - Everything You Need To Know About Summer Internships!

May 8, 2026·51 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

It's internship season — and whether you're the one trying to land a spot or the manager running the program, this episode has something for you.Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein are joined by career coach and magazine industry veteran Eliot Kaplan — former VP of Talent Acquisition at Hearst, former Editor-in-Chief of Philadelphia Magazine, and former Executive Editor of GQ — for a full breakdown of the internship lifecycle.In this episode:🎯 Where to find internships and how to start your search early📝 Cover letters, networking, and how to get a human to actually see your application🎤 Interview tips — including the "three greatest hits" strategy and questions that make you stand out📅 Day one dos and don'ts — how to read the room and set yourself up for a great summer🚫 What NOT to do (yes, including the alcohol at the work party)🏢 Advice for employers — structure, mentorship, communication, and the value of reverse mentoring💼 How to stay in touch after your internship ends and actually convert it into a job offer⚖️ A quick legal note on confidentiality — what you can and can't share when you go back to school🎙️ New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a drink.

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