Q&A between Lauren Kazemekas '24 and Rose Martillotti '21Student Success Stories show how Marist students used the Center for Career Services to find, apply for, and eventually secure their current or upcoming position. We will feature some success stories here on our blog as well as the Marist College Center for Career Services Instagram account. Outcomes for student success stories can include full-time employment, internships, or another form of professional development. If you would like to share your success story with us please email [email protected]. Today we will share a success story from Marist College psychology major Rose Martillotti '21. Lauren: When did you start your internship and what are some projects that you are working on? Is your internship remote or in-person? Rose: I started my internship on August 24 at the United States Military Academy, West Point, in the Center for Enhanced Performance. Through this fully in-person internship I have been able to learn more about the field of performance psychology by working with cadets and Division I athletic teams using training equipment such as virtual reality, alpha chambers, and biofeedback while being mentored by experts in the field. I assist the performance psychology trainers in development of goal sheets, imagery scripts, and workshop handouts. I also shadow the trainers’ work with Division I teams, small groups, workshops, and individual appointments. Lauren: How did the career coaches in the Center for Career Services help you earn this internship? What types of appointments did you schedule and how did the appointments help you improve? Rose: (A career coach) reviewed my resume so it was ready for the application process. Upon request of a cover letter from the Center for Enhanced Performance internship supervisor, I emailed the career coach to review my cover letter and help me make the necessary modifications. When I landed the interview, which took place on Microsoft Teams when everything was shifted to an online format, I used the InterviewStream resource that Career Services provides which really helped me prepare for the interview. I believe students should take advantage of all that career services has to offer. They should also try to start going early on in their college career so that they will be prepared for their job search..." - Rose Martillotti '21 Lauren: What are your career aspirations as you look past this internship?
Rose: As a senior at Marist I am currently applying to psychology graduate programs. I hope to get my PhD in Social Psychology so that I can one day teach at the college level and continue my research to contribute to the Social Psychology field. Lauren: What advice do you have for students who are looking for internships during the pandemic? Rose: Start applying as early as possible and don’t give up. I started applying for my internship at West Point very early in February and was accepted in July for the Fall 2020 semester. It might seem like it is impossible to find an internship due to the pandemic but there are many great opportunities out there, especially remote options, if you take the time to look. It is also very helpful to use all of the resources provided by career services to assist in your internship search. Lauren: Is there anything else you want to say about the Center for Career Services at Marist or your internship at the Center for Enhanced Performance Psychology? Rose: I believe students should take advantage of all that career services has to offer. They should also try to start going early on in their college career so that they will be prepared for their job search during senior year.
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