Networking: How A Cab Ride Got Him His Job

With aspirations of working in the television industry, 22-year-old Mike Finkelstein learned about the value of networking first-hand. As a video/television major with a minor in English, he actively worked toward polishing his production, writing, and acting skills.

Connections and Internships

Upon his graduation in May 2009, Finkelstein's goals of working in television came to fruition; but it was the contacts that he made early on that made all the difference. While in school, Finkelstein held four internships, including ones with NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He also interned with 95.5 WPLJ and Entertainment Tonight. As an intern, he hustled to build up contacts and networked with nearly everyone that he met.