Entry level college graduate jobs abound, believe it or not. The best way to put yourself at the top of the list of candidates is by having a powerful resume. To have a powerful resume, you must have work experience in your major and that means doing internships.

Writing majors are kind of lucky because they can work freelance while still attending classes, thereby giving them the valued experience they need without having to be on site. Of course, if you desire an entry level college graduate job at a newspaper, magazine, etc., it might be a good idea to actually work on site for one of these organizations.

This brings us to networking. It can prove very useful when looking for a quality internship that might turn into a rewarding entry level college graduate job. Again, Emory University provides helpful information. Below is a list they provide on their Web site of the best networking connections for college students in the market for an internship:

• "Family -Find out if your parents, siblings or other relatives know anyone working in the industry or organization you are considering interning for.
• Friends - Ask friends if they or their parents could provide you some contacts.
• Faculty - Are often tied into a network of professionals both within and outside their realm of academia.
• Peers - Seek out fellow students who have had successful internship experiences as ask them for advice on how they did it and who they know.
• Alumni - The Association of Emory Alumni maintains the Emory Career Network, a database of alums, parents, and friends of the University who are eager to establish networking relationships with you.
• Professional Associations - Join a professional association as a means to develop relationships with professionals who have shared interests. Often joining as a student is more cost effective and puts you in touch with hot industry topics as well as leaders in the field.
• Career Counselors - Can be used as a resource to assist you in exploring additional ideas and brainstorming a sound strategy that will work for you!"

Your internship may not make or break your career, but it can be the deciding factor in how you choose to pursue it. So, again, choose wisely and use every networking source available to you. Interestingly enough, the same people you network with to find an internship can be of great help to you later when you start seeking an entry level college graduate job. Alumni, professional associations and family members are probably going to be your best sources.