# Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 49 -  Everything You Need To Know About Summer Internships!

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Podcast: [Across The Bar Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/across-the-bar-podcast-7317541)
Published: 2026-05-08T15:26:05+00:00
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## Resource

It's internship season — and whether you're the one trying to land a spot or the manager running the program, this episode has something for you. Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein are joined by career coach and magazine industry veteran Eliot Kaplan — former VP of Talent Acquisition at Hearst, former Editor-in-Chief of Philadelphia Magazine, and former Executive Editor of GQ — for a full breakdown of the internship lifecycle. In this episode: 🎯 Where to find internships and how to start your search early 📝 Cover letters, networking, and how to get a human to actually see your application 🎤 Interview tips — including the "three greatest hits" strategy and questions that make you stand out 📅 Day one dos and don'ts — how to read the room and set yourself up for a great summer 🚫 What NOT to do (yes, including the alcohol at the work party) 🏢 Advice for employers — structure, mentorship, communication, and the value of reverse mentoring 💼 How to stay in touch after your internship ends and actually convert it into a job offer ⚖️ A quick legal note on confidentiality — what you can and can't share when you go back to school 🎙️ New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a drink.

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