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Seeing The World While Working
May 13, 2008 by pink_rain09@msn.comAs a college student, you are likely young, inclined towards new experiences and willing to learn. If you are also fond of seeing new places and meeting new people, the opportunities found in international internships are something you should really take the time to look into.
International internships offer the chance to see the world while working at a job, usually of a humanitarian type but not always, and meeting new people. These international internship opportunities are available in a wide range of locations and pay scales. Some international internships are unpaid, though they usually provide room and board, while others are paid internships that provide a small amount of financial recompense for the work you deliver. The humanitarian internships provide a great way to help others and find the better parts of humanity within yourself which can be a very enlightening and moving experience. Both paid and unpaid internships offer a great way to have new cultural experiences, meet new people and see places you might have, otherwise, never even heard of, often on someone else’s expense account.
In addition to the benefits provided by travel and social experiences, the international internship provides further benefits that can be of great assistance to you when you return from your tour and start looking for entry level jobs closer to home. These benefits are the valuable work experience and hands on training you will receive during your internship experience as well as the network you will be developing. Working side by side with other interns like yourself as well as those who have offered the opportunity, you have the occasion to make new friends and acquaintances with the people who will be leading the corporate world. This network of friends may prove very valuable in future job seeking activities. -
The Educational Requirements of a Lawyer
May 03, 2008 by pink_rain09@msn.comIf you are entering college with the idea of going into the practice of law for an entry level job, what educational requirements will you be expected to meet?
Before you ever get your first entry level job as a lawyer, you will be required to attend a minimum of seven years of post high school education in most states. This includes a four year college degree and three years of law school. Though there are no officially sanctioned pre-law classes, the legal student would do well to be proficient at writing, speaking, reading, research and logical thought as these skills are employed on a daily basis by those in the legal profession. It is additionally recommended that your college studies encompass a broad range of interests including foreign languages, public oration, historical studies, government, mathematics, economics and philosophy, as all of these areas fall under the scrutiny of the law and will prove useful to you in your career field. For those seeking entry level jobs or internships in specific areas of the law, attending specialized courses in those areas of study may be helpful as well.
When your four years of college is over, prepare for intense competition to be accepted into almost any law school. The sheer number of applicants to these schools has forced many of these schools to turn away promising law students merely because there were not enough openings for them. To increase your chances of acceptance to the law school you want, apply early, have strong marks in your undergraduate education and use internships to gain work experience.
During the first year and a half of law school expect to spend much of your time studying the core concepts of law and its functions while attending clinics to further your education or being invited to participate in internships. After the first year and a half, the opportunity for specialized law studies becomes available and you may choose to hone your skills in tax, labor or corporate law. For those seeking a further education, an additional year of law school will confer a joint degree that can be specialized to the field of law you wish to pursue.
In addition to these education requirements, the majority of U.S. states require lawyers to attend continuing education courses to stay current with changes to the laws. -
Preparing for a Career in Sales Management
by pink_rain09@msn.comAre you a highly competitive, self starter who likes to work with a team to achieve success? Can you put in long hours and handle high stress situations? Do you like to travel extensively and get paid well for doing it? If you answered yes to these questions, then you may find the entry level job of a sales manager to be to your liking.
The entry level sales manager job entails the oversight of the sales team for their company, assigning territories and promoting programs target at sales representatives to increase the sales of a product or service offered by their company by setting goals and implementing training programs. The entry level job of the sales manager also includes communicating with suppliers and distributors to establish statistical information for profit potential and inventory requirements, thus insuring the supply is on hand to meet the demand of the customers.
Companies offering entry level jobs in the field of sales management primarily seek college graduates with either a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in business administration and a strong background in marketing related course work. Business law, economics, finance and statistics are also highly recommended fields of study for the potential sales manager. For companies that deal mainly with technology, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science coupled with a master’s degree in business administration is a powerful combination when found in a prospective employees resume.
In addition to the college course work, previous work experience gained through internships, such as those found on the internship listings of CollegeRecruiter.com, is a highly sought after commodity for companies seeking to hire new employees for entry level sales management positions. -
Paying Your Way Through College as a Medical Assistant
by pink_rain09@msn.comFor those of us who don’t have a huge trust fund or a scholarship to fall back on, the expenses of becoming a full time student can be a bit of a deterrent when the time comes to sign up for the next semester at college. If you find yourself balking at the cost of text books and tuition but you have always dreamed of a career in the medical field, there is a practical solution to the problem.
By finding an entry level job or internship opportunity as a medical assistant, you can earn the extra money to help with your expenses while gaining valuable work experience and on the job training. Since these entry level positions do not require extensive education beyond that of a high school curriculum, the college student is well qualified for the job and should have no trouble finding a situation to fill their needs. The entry level medical assistant job or internship also makes a great introduction to the medical field so that you will have a more solid understanding of the theory and techniques taught in your college course work.
The duties of the medical assistant vary from locality and even individual facility preferences but usually consists of retrieving patients medical information, as well as performing administrative and clinical tasks to assure smooth operation of the medical facility. Administrative duties may include answering phones, setting up appointments and establishing communications between hospitals and laboratories regarding admissions or tests that are required by the doctor. The clinical duties of the entry level medical assistant job are subject to regulation by the state in which they work but most often these duties include sterilization and disinfection of exam rooms and assisting the physician with menial tasks. -
An Internship Opportunity That Will Help You Find a Teaching Career
May 02, 2008 by pink_rain09@msn.comFor college students who have decided that they are interested in becoming educational professionals after graduation the internship opportunity of a teachers assistant provides a very good means to gain first hand knowledge and experience in the field. If you are interested in this opportunity, read on to learn more about what is required of you.
According to a May 2006 report of the United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the average teachers assistant was drawing a salary of just over $21,000 annually. The tasks performed by teachers assistants include clerical and instructional support for the primary teacher as well as providing individual attention to students requiring extra assistance, thus allowing the primary teacher more time to focus on the education of the class as a whole unit. The position of a teachers assistant is primarily a support position that allows the intern to learn the basics of classroom management without thrusting them directly into the path of teaching in exchange for their time and services, which helps to improve the overall academic experience for students and reduces the work load on the primary teacher.
If you are interested in an internship opportunity as a teachers assistant, make use of the Entry Level Job and Internship postings at CollegeRecruiter.com to find openings in your area. The internship opportunity will give you a great opportunity to learn first hand about your career choice and will also reward you with valuable work experience for your resume when applying for entry level jobs in teaching positions later on. -
The Entry Level Job Market In Columbia Missouri
April 27, 2008 by pink_rain09@msn.comIf you are a college student at a college such as Mizzou in Columbia, Missouri, you may very well be interested in staying for more than just the school year. If you find that you want to extend your stay, then finding work becomes a necessity. While the local news papers and job postings have certainly been known to provide sources for those seeking work in the past, there are better and more reliable ways for the college student seeking to find an entry level job to locate work.
Columbia, Missouri offers a pleasant environment within a rapidly growing economic structure. Technology jobs are becoming more abundant, as well as healthcare and engineering positions. With the additional benefit of being the home of several large college campuses and hospitals, it is easy to understand why the entry level job market is experiencing such massive growth. The employers are seeking entry level employees but as we discussed earlier, the traditional methods of job hunting may not be adequate. That being said, what sources of entry level job information can be made use of by the college student seeking to stay in Columbia, Missouri year round?
One such source of information about entry level work in Columbia, Missouri and hundreds of other places is the Entry level job and Internship pages at CollegeRecruiter.com, where you can perform a quick search of a specific field of work or city, not to mention expanded searches that include the whole global job market. By taking the time to look at this search tool as well as the blog post and insightful articles found at the site, you can ascertain what entry level work is available in Columbia, Missouri or your hometown. -
Finding Entry Level Jobs When the Job Market is Poor
by pink_rain09@msn.comNearly all of us have been out of work at some point in our lives. We know that during that time we would have been content to find any job, be it an entry level position or whatever was available. Todays recent college graduates are experiencing the same turmoil as they begin their search for the entry level jobs that will blossom into their own careers. If you find yourself among this class of job hunters who face the task of finding entry level employment in an already overcrowded job market, what can you do to improve your chances?
First, be active in the pursuit of your entry level job. You can’t just mail off one or two copies of your resume each week and then sit back and wait. The term job hunter is very fitting because in todays job market, you often have to actively pursue the opportunities that you are interested in. Don’t be afraid to call a prospective employer and ask for an interview or to follow up interest after you have been interviewed. Send your resume out to as many prospective employers as possible. Just as a hunter may spend days pursuing his quarry to no avail, the entry level job seeker is often disappointed at the end of the day as well but the successful job seeker will continue to hunt for their own entry level position.
Secondly, keep your job hunting equipment in good order and close at hand. Deer hunters like to tell the story of the hunter who stalked a big buck trying to get a clean shot for several days to no avail. On the last day of the season, he laid his gun down and walked over to a group of bushes to answer natures call… and walked into the side of the buck he had been hunting. Don’t be like that hunter. Keep your resume updated and ready to use. In an overcrowded job market, getting there first often means getting the job.
Finally, use the right equipment. When you are looking for an entry level job or internship opportunities, very few resources are as helpful and effective as those found at CollegeRecruiter.com so if you have the opportunity, make use of these wonderful tools such as the Entry level job and Internship search page. In addition to this search tool, there is a plethora of informative articles and blog posting to be found on the site. With these resources and a little determination, you can find entry level work in a poor job market. -
Choosing your career Part Three: Bringing it all together
April 16, 2008 by pink_rain09@msn.comIn the previous two posts, we discussed the importance of planning and preparation to your career. In this post we will continue that train of thought with a few words about how to apply our new found knowledge.
By knowing what our life and career goals are at the beginning of our educational journey and recognizing the boundaries that our chosen area of residence places upon us, we can best decide how to pursue the career we want and find both entry level jobs and internships in this field.
It is possible to bring your career to exactly where you want it to go but those points must be taken into consideration and held to closely, just as the navigator onboard a sailing vessel must pay careful attention to his charts and instruments.
When you have decided what you want your career to do for you and researching the market for that career has proven that it is, indeed, a good choice, then it is time to choose the best school and education opportunities that you can obtain. Choose courses that will allow you for the higher salary of specialized careers without excluding you from more general entry level career opportunities. Having a major study in one field and a minor study in a related field can be a valuable asset if you can handle this level of academic pressure.
While attending school, locating an entry level job or internship opportunity, such as those found on the Entry Level Job and Internship Pages at CollegeRecruiter.com, may also prove very valuable because it allows you to gain on the job work experience that employers value greatly, thus improving your odds of successfully steering your career in the direction you want it to go after college. Come aboard, Captain. Your ship is waiting. -
Explaining the unpaid internship to your parents
March 23, 2008 by pink_rain09@msn.com“Mom, Dad, I decided to be an intern this summer. I won’t be getting paid but…”
This comment seems to be the nightmare of many parents who have worked hard to see their son or daughter go through college. They hear the internship part and think “Hooray, this kid finally found a job,” and then, moments later, the hope is dashed by the unpaid part. If you are considering an unpaid internship, explaining it to your folks can be a tough part of the decision but it really doesn’t have to be.
When you have made your decision and the moment for the conversation has arrived, be prepared and you can win over almost any parent. Take the time to learn about the internship position you will be signing on to and be prepared to answer any questions they might have.
Demonstrate to your parents that you are using sound judgement by pointing out the benefits of an unpaid internship, such as the extra training and work experience that would be difficult or expensive to obtain through other means. Point out that it adds another dimension to your resume, giving you an edge as a person who cares about their causes and does more than just talks about them. Illustrate to them that the experience you gain during the time of your internship makes you a more valuable asset to prospective employers in the future, thus mitigating any present financial losses.
Lastly, be firm and respectful. If you can fully explain the reasons why you have chosen a particular internship opportunity, then you know why you want to take advantage of it. Be firm in explaining that it is your choice and while you respect their concerns, it is a choice you have made. By doing so, you can hopefully win over your parents support for your decision to become an unpaid intern. -
Reaching your career goals with Internships
by pink_rain09@msn.comFor those seeking to advance up the corporate ladder, few things can do more to help their cause than adding a few well planned internships to their resume. The reasoning behind this is simple. Internships provide you with a certain amount of training that goes beyond what can be gained in the realms of academics and they give you valuable work experience.
If you are like so many others who are needing this extra boost, where can you find great internship opportunities? One great source is internship boards, such as the internship listings at CollegeRecruiter.com, which offer multiple ways to search for just the right internship program to suit your needs.
Internships usually come in two forms: paid and unpaid. While paid internships are nice because they offer the chance to make a little financial remuneration for your work, the competition for these positions can be fierce and the pay rate is generally not very high. Unpaid internships lack the financial compensation but are generally much easier to obtain.
While either of these internship opportunities provide the training and experience needed, the choice of what internships you apply for should not be merely decided by financial thoughts. Choose an internship that is important to you based on your personal causes, what you want your career to reflect about you and what you think you can bring to the internship opportunity and you will be much happier with your final decision.
By choosing internship opportunities that coincide with your own goals and causes, you will find satisfaction in your work. By building a complete resume that includes such internships, you will put yourself in line to be recognized by future employers who share similar goals.
