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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Standard Motor Products, Inc., explore some of their resources:
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