Thursday, April 26, 2012

Employer Spotlight: Emily Lawler, Standard Motor Products, Inc.

Today's blog post is an employer spotlight on: Emily Lawler, Standard Motor Products, Inc.

What was your major and/or first internship when you were in college?
Major: Business Management
Internships: Business Admin Intern- American Red Cross of Greater New York
Human Resources Intern – Laerdal Medical Corporation

What role do you hold in the organization?
Human Resources Assistant- Assist in the daily activities of the Human Resource function including but not limited to Benefits, Recruiting, On boarding, Employee Relations, etc. 

How long have you worked in your current role?
One Year 

Can you briefly describe what your organization does?
SMP is a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive parts for the Automotive Aftermarket industry with an increasing focus on the Original Equipment market. We recruit for professional positions for our headquarters located in Long Island City, NY. 

What kind of opportunities does your organization have for our students (internships, full-time jobs, networking opportunities, events, etc.)?
We have a summer internship program in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Product Development, Engineering, and Demand Planning. Many internships may turn into full-time employment upon completion of the internship. Other entry-level full time opportunities are available occasionally as needed. 

When is the best time for our students to look for these opportunities?
Look on our website throughout the year for entry level positions and check with the Career Resource Center or look for us at the Career Fairs for internship opportunities. 

What do you typically look for from our students?
Prior internship experience or leadership activities. 

What advice do you have for our students to be successful?
Network, network, network! Get involved in extracurricular activities such as sports, volunteering, clubs, and/or internships. 

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