July 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes

July 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes

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Meeting Minutes

Forge Updates:

  • Speaker will join us sometime this month.
  • Project progress depends on you.
  • Clemson Forge Website: https://clemsonforge.org
    • Resources are included for easier access.
    • Quick Links: career development, university resources, hackathons.
    • Slides: text files are turned into presentations get uploaded, however this may be removed.
    • Posts and Minutes: plan to have tech article writers to let everyone know any new useful information, such as framework updates and specific programs for minorities.
  • Clemson Forge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clemson-forge/
    • Post if we have meetings with speakers and any professional activities.
    • Highlighting student projects, you can repost it (to show connections).
  • Working on Forge being official, TigerQuest, Funding.

Fall Semester Plan:

  • Forge will continue to take place during Fall.
  • Will provide more areas of insight rather than only projects.
  • Weekly meetings will occur: 1/2 will be a talk with everyone, 1/2 will be mentor meetings (splitting into groups).
  • Possibility of tech writers.

Internships x Resume Tips:

  • Applications for summer 2025 internships have started opening up.
  • Helpful Website: https://github.com/SimplifyJobs/Summer2025-Internships/blob/dev/README.md
  • Archived Website (helpful to see previous internships that might be available later for 2025): https://github.com/SimplifyJobs/Summer2025-Internships/blob/dev/archived/README-2024.md
  • Create job alerts on Indeed, LinkedIn, or other websites to get alerted as soon as a new application has been posted.
  • Use a resume template to make the process of applying easier.
  • Change/add keywords regarding the job post rather than using the same resume for all job applications.
  • Since AI is used to look at resumes, you can use Chat GPT 4.0 to help with resume optimization.
  • Send a message to a recruiter through LinkedIn in order to connect with them.
  • Connections matter, if you know someone or their parents who work somewhere you want to work, ask them if you can connect with the recruiter when you are looking for an internship.
    • You can tell the recruiter that (name) referred me to you for a job posting rather than saying I’m looking for this specific internship.
  • Set aside time to look for internship postings and applying, especially if you procrastinate, it will help you in the long run.
  • There is Clemson Job Link for more local job opportunities and any companies that partner with the university. The Clemson Career Center can also help you with your resume.
  • Create a portfolio website to show you have experience in frontend and to display your projects.

Portfolio Website:

https://clemsonforge.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/clemson-forge/
https://github.com/SimplifyJobs/Summer2025-Internships/blob/dev/README.md
https://github.com/SimplifyJobs/Summer2025-Internships/blob/dev/archived/README-2024.md
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldwlOzRvYOU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YFrGy_mzjY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkrfsFB_nms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27JtRAI3QO8

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