Arts Student Scores Internship at Local Dep
After a vigorous and competitive application process, fourth-year Classics major Hannah Pangan has officially secured a paid internship at Clark and Duluth hotspot Ventura’s Dépanneur.
According to Pangan, her experience at the dep will be critical next year when she begins applying and interviewing for jobs.
“When potential employers look at your resume and see that you have a BA, they question whether you have what it takes to be successful from a business perspective,” explained Pangan. “I think that having this internship on there will show them that I’m a well-rounded person who has the versatility to think critically about Greek mythology and consumer behaviour.”
As a first-time intern, Pangan feels lucky to be in a position where she’s being compensated for her work.
“Most of my Arts friends had to start off by interning for free,” said Pangan. “But I’m getting five Twix bars and a 12-pack of PBR every week. I mean, my parents cover my rent and utilities, but it takes a big load off of me not to have to pay for booze and munchies any more.”
Pangan’s position is scheduled to end on April 30, but her St. Urbain apartment has a September lease and she remains hopeful that a full-time position will be available in May so she can continue improving her resume this summer.
“The full-time positions are usually reserved for employees with Masters degrees, but I think that once they witness my consistent work ethic, it won’t be long before I move on up that dépanneur ladder.”
According to Pangan, her experience at the dep will be critical next year when she begins applying and interviewing for jobs.
“When potential employers look at your resume and see that you have a BA, they question whether you have what it takes to be successful from a business perspective,” explained Pangan. “I think that having this internship on there will show them that I’m a well-rounded person who has the versatility to think critically about Greek mythology and consumer behaviour.”
As a first-time intern, Pangan feels lucky to be in a position where she’s being compensated for her work.
“Most of my Arts friends had to start off by interning for free,” said Pangan. “But I’m getting five Twix bars and a 12-pack of PBR every week. I mean, my parents cover my rent and utilities, but it takes a big load off of me not to have to pay for booze and munchies any more.”
Pangan’s position is scheduled to end on April 30, but her St. Urbain apartment has a September lease and she remains hopeful that a full-time position will be available in May so she can continue improving her resume this summer.
“The full-time positions are usually reserved for employees with Masters degrees, but I think that once they witness my consistent work ethic, it won’t be long before I move on up that dépanneur ladder.”