The Potomac School Alumni Office presents
Internships, AI, and the Career Clock:
What You Need to Know
A Virtual Program for College-Aged Alumni
Rising Freshmen to Recent College Grads
Join us for a timely conversation about how internships, jobs, and the paths to
landing them are evolving in today’s AI-driven job market. Whether you're
applying for your first position or planning your long-term career, this session
offers practical insights to help you stay ahead.
Date: Tuesday, July 22
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm EDT
If you have questions, email alumni@potomacschool.org
The Alumni Office invites you to an eye-opening Zoom event with Lesley Mitler, Founder and Master Career Coach at Priority Candidates. Lesley is a nationally recognized expert in helping college students secure internships and build a strong foundation for career success.
Today’s job market isn’t just competitive, it’s changing faster than ever. AI is transforming how companies recruit, screen, and hire talent, making the path to internships and entry-level jobs more complex—and often more confusing—for students. Longstanding pathways are disappearing. New tools and timelines are emerging. So how can you stay ahead?
This session will give you clear and practical strategies to help navigate the internship and job search process with confidence. You'll walk away understanding what matters now: the right preparation, the right timing, and the right digital and interpersonal skills that employers value.
PROGRAM AGENDA
6:00–6:30 PM | Rising Freshmen & Sophomores
- How is AI changing the internship landscape?
- What should you consider when choosing a major or minor?
- Do clubs and extracurriculars really matter?
- What are some smart summer alternatives other than internships?
6:30 7:00 PM | Rising Juniors, Seniors, & Recent Graduates
- How is AI reshaping entry-level hiring?
- When should you start applying for internships and jobs?
- What are the top 3 mistakes students and grads make in the job search?
Optional: We'll offer a 15-minute session at the end of the program for anyone interested in learning more about the investment banking recruitment process. Feel free to stay on if this topic is relevant to you!
These are the suggested topics we plan to cover during the program, though the final discussion may vary based on time and participant interest.A separate session for parents of rising college freshmen through seniors will be held on Wednesday, July 23.
Lesley is committed to bringing out the very best in young adults through coaching and connecting them with resources that will help them achieve their dreams. She guides students through the competitive internship landscape and helps them identify and capture the opportunities that best position them for future success.Lesley also works with new graduates through every phase of the complex career launch process. Since 2010, she has worked exclusively with college students and recent graduates to help them bridge the gap between college and the job market.