Tell us a little bit about yourself.
Hello!! My name is Cailey Booze and I am a senior at UNT. I’m a first-generation college student studying Design Management, and I am currently in the process of completing my Springboard UX/UI Design Certificate. I have always known I was a creative person. I think the biggest giveaway was when I made fairy houses out of my mom’s cake boxes for our garden when I was a little girl. I transferred to UNT from community college, where I discovered my love for creative problem solving. This is what led me to study UX, and after I graduate, I intend on becoming a UX/UI Designer.
Describe the company/organization you interned with, and what your role was during
your time there.
I interned at Sabre, a travel technology company, in the Marketing department as the Digital Design Intern. I worked on the Brand Studio team, where I worked under the supervision of the Art Director. I helped design internal documents, social media templates, animations, and many other materials.
Share your internship search process: what worked, what didn’t, and any small or big
steps that led to you landing this opportunity.
When I was looking for an internship, I applied for nearly 200 different jobs. There were two things that I noticed during my job search. First, it is very important to tailor your resume to the job position. I spent nearly an hour making sure that my resume matched what they were looking for at Sabre. Second, it is important to make sure that you apply when the job is posted, if you can. When I used both of these strategies applying for internships, I usually got an interview.
Did the Career Center or your Career Coach provide you with resources for obtaining
this internship?
Yes! Delaney posted the Digital Design Internship through Sabre on her LinkedIn. That is how I found the position.
What is the most important thing you’ve realized/learned during this internship?
The most important thing I realized during my internship is that it goes by so fast. It is important to be proactive, network, and learn as much as you can. I treated my internship like a networking opportunity, and I still wish I had reached out to more people. You would be surprised at how many people are willing to talk to and teach interns.
Did your passions or goals change since you completed your internship, and if so,
how?
My passions and goals have stayed mostly the same since my internship, but it did further reinforce that this is the area that I want to work in, and it fueled my drive to learn more.
Please share any advice you’d give to others searching for an internship.
Try to stay consistent with applying for internships daily/weekly, whatever works for you. Don’t let the rejection letters get you down (there will be a lot of them). It is also important to make sure that your applications are driven by quality, not quantity. Make sure each application is the best it can be, and not so much on how many you can fill out. I also wish that someone had told me to keep track of how many jobs I applied for in a spreadsheet.
What are you up to these days?
These days I am focusing on getting my portfolio ready for job searching after I graduate and finding my next opportunity! I have also been putting more time into my health and fitness and trying to be the best version of myself that I can be.
Can students get in touch with you if they have any further questions?
Yes! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I am happy to help. CaileyBooze@my.unt.edu
