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With the competition getting high in the workforce, it's important to have an internship under your belt before you enter into your career. Finding an internship is actually not that hard as long as you take the time to research and look for the one that fits you best.

The first and best place to look is through your college or university. Sometimes the internships may be listed by department, school, or maybe even in your career services office. Although many of them may be unpaid, you can usually get away with working 10 hours a week during the semesters, but you still gain valuable experience. They also help beef up your resume.

If you're looking for a summer internship, then you may want to perform a search with your city and the time you are looking for the internship. There are hundreds of internships in big cities and several throughout the small ones. ExxonMobil provides grants to non-profit organizations every summer to pay for interns, so you may want to consider looking into that if you would like to work for a non-profit in the future.

Make sure you have created a resume that is applicable to the position you are applying for. You may also be asked to write a cover letter, so make sure it counts! Double check your spelling and grammar, and highlight your skills and qualities. This is the time for you to show the employer what you can do, and it may be the deciding factor as to whether they interview you or not. Consult a career counselor for a cover letter and resume critique before you submit it to the company.

There are thousands of opportunities for internships, you just have to take the time to research and find a position that you would like to apply for. Trust me, the internship will pay off... paid or unpaid!