Photo courtesy of Ryan Kahn
While we’re still in the midst of balmy temperatures, and even snow, Ryan Kahn said it’s not too early to start planning for the summer.
The expert career counselor and star of MTV’s hit show “Hired!,” came to campus Wednesday to talk to students about how to land the perfect summer internship.
“What we want to do is help students plan ahead because when it comes to internships, the early bird catches the good internship,” Kahn said.
Kahn has garnered acclamation and fame as one of the nation’s recognized career coaches.
Kahn is not only the star of an MTV show, but also the author of “Hired! The Guide for the Recent Grad,” a national speaker and as a career coach for Dream Careers, Inc.
Students like Samantha Liles are excited to have the career coach and television personality come to campus.
“It’s great to see MTV hosting a show about jobs and career development, and it’s even greater to see Ryan Kahn coming to campus to share advice with students,” Liles said.
“I think the show fits great with SMU’s personality — fun and laid-back, but still very future and career oriented,” Liles said. “It should be great!”
Among the lessons Kahn plans to share with students is the importance of networking and taking chances.
“I have this saying that network is net worth,” he said. “The more people you can be in touch with, the more relationships that you can build now, the better off you will be as far as landing a job when you