National Intern Day is July 29, and the University of Cincinnati is hosting a video and photo competition to celebrate the unique internships and amazing employers that help prepare our students for life after graduation.
We’re asking students to share a photo or short video (1-minute or less) of themselves at their work site telling us why they intern or what they love about their employer. Employers can also submit photos or videos on behalf of students. Video and photo submissions posted to Instagram, are due by Thursday, July 29th, and winners will be announced the week of August 1st.
COMPETITION GUIDELINES
UC’s National Intern Day Video and Photo Competition runs July 1-July 29. Winners will be announced the week of August 1st.
Winners
Students: There will be one student winner randomly selected from both the photo and video submissions. Each winner will receive a North Face Vault Backpack and UC Swag Prize Pack valued at approximately $75 (image above).
Employers: Employers of the photo and video winners will be recognized at the upcoming Fall Professional and Technical Career Fair (if attending) with special signage and will be featured in the UC National Intern Day video and photo compilations.
Eligibility
UC students participating in credit and/or non-credit internships or co-ops are eligible to submit a video or photo. Employers can also submit photos or videos on behalf of students (the student will receive the North Face Vault Backpack and UC Swag Prize Pack if employer entry selected as winner).
Social Media Platforms
Photos and videos can be posted to Instagram or LinkedIn. Just be sure to tag @UofCincy and use #NationalInternDay to be included in the competition!
Photo Format
Students should share a photo of themselves at work and include text that mentions their name, the University of Cincinnati, their employer, why they choose to participate in an internship or co-op or what they love about their employer. Employers can also submit photos or videos on behalf of students. Tag @UofCincy and use #NationalInternDay to be included in the competition.
Photo Tip: Avoid backlight and shoot near a window so natural light is hitting the student’s face and keep the background simple.
Video Format
Students should answer the question “Why do you intern?” or “What makes your employer great?” with a 1-minute (or less) video that mentions their name, the University of Cincinnati, their employer, why they choose to participate in an internship or co-op or what they love about their employer. Employers can also submit photos or videos on behalf of students. Tag @UofCincy and use #NationalInternDay to be included in the competition.
Accessibility: Video submissions should be closed captioned to ensure accessibility for all viewers.
Video Tips:
Presentation: Be creative: the more creative, the better! Having a supervisor or co-workers make an appearance in the video is a plus.
Delivery: Make sure to the student speaks clearly and keeps their remarks simple and straightforward. Check their speaking volume and make sure their not too far from the camera.
Filming: The video can be shot using a cellphone. Just make sure sound and video quality is good. Check the surroundings, make sure anything that is in the frame of the video is appropriate. Avoid background noise like electronics buzzing or machines running that may distract from the video.
Hashtags
Tag @UofCincy and use #NationalInternDay to be included in the competition.
A huge thank you to our sponsor University of Cincinnati, Division of Experience-Based Learning and Career Education). Visit UC ELCE for more information about our work and follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.