Introducing Carol Toro in “Why I Want This Internship”
In theaters (and by theaters, I actually mean YouTube) on 4/1/2010.

I am making a film.  No, I am not a filmmaker nor have I ever made a film.  Well, I take that back.  I did make a film once, but that was in 8^th grade and a re-shoot of a Power Puff Girls’ episode doesn’t really count towards a filmmaking career.

I have less than three weeks to make a film that will knock the socks off a sports agency in Hollywood, Florida.   Aside from the standard, delicately crafted cover letter and resume, I have to submit a Video Essay starring Me, Myself, and I.  Before I even start to make this video, I need to ask myself three essential questions:

1. Can I afford to this? Yes.  All I need is a video camera, editing software, time, and creativity.  I can borrow a video camera from the Scripps A/V department and use the Final Cut Pro editing software available on all of Scripps’ Mac computers.  Time?  This just means I need to have a fairly productive and fun Spring Break.
2. Do I realistically have the time for this? Yes, as long as I make it a priority during my free time.  However, I am a bit hesitant.  I take pride in my work and I really do not want to turn in something that looks like it took five minutes to film.  I really will need to commit to this project and manage my time more effectively during the next few weeks.
3. Can I live without this? No!  Okay, that is an exaggeration, but I would love to get this experience as an undergraduate.  Being an Athlete Representative is all about networking and getting your foot in the door.  Women face immense barriers to entry in this industry, and having this internship under my belt will really help me down the road.

The guidelines on the application state that they would like the video to reflect my innovative side as well as a glimpse of what they cannot get from a resume and cover letter.  After creating the video, I will need to upload it to YouTube and include the link URL in my cover letter.  Is this personal branding at the next level or what?  Here I thought my LinkedIn profile could take care of that, but apparently, they want more than words on a screen.

My video will definitely not be as awesome as Scripps Alumna Erin Martin’s save-the-date video invitation, but I will definitely try my best to live up to those standards.  I have basic knowledge of video editing using Mac’s Final Cut Pro, which I am hoping will be enough to help me create a video that truly reflects who I am.

What is next?  Video resumes.  Maybe, I need to start looking into this and get ahead of my competition for my other applications.

I have a couple of ideas and now it is just a matter of putting them into play.  As they say in Hollywood, CA, “Lights, Camera, Action!”