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When the internship is over, make sure employees know that you are not only appreciative of the experience you gained but you also wish to be remembered. Leave your mark at the place where you interned by writing a thank-you note to the people you worked with and everyone you learned from. Below is an example of a thank-you note written by an intern who worked for his local newspaper:

"To the newsroom:

Thanks again to everyone. Keep in touch."

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Posted by Candice Arnold on October 2, 2009 at 8:57 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

After graduating from nursing school, every student is eager to find his/her first position in this exciting field. Obtaining an internship is a great way to gain valuable experience and these positions can easily be found by checking with your college career counselor, talking with fellow students and friends, or simply calling area hospitals and physicians to ask if they are interested in having an intern.

Many physicians' offices welcome the extra help and they provide the added benefit of working regular hours with weekends off, something not always available in hospital settings. Hospitals often post internship opportunities on their websites and a quick web search may be all that is needed to find that first entry level job in the medical field. Be aware that not all internships are paid; graduating students have to balance the experience they will be receiving against their financial needs.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on September 16, 2009 at 7:22 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The United States not only does business with companies around the world - Sony, BMW, etc. - but they have companies with headquarters around the world, too - Bank of America, Abbott Laboratories, etc, so there are many professionals who think getting some kind of exposure to foreign cultures and businesses through an international internship is vital to career success. Others think it only matters if a candidate intends to work in international relations or for a company with a strong international presence.

"Global experience is very important for students," said Mike True, director of the Internship Center at Messiah College in Grantham, PA. "Anytime one can be immersed in another culture, understanding is enhanced regarding how their lives and our own are intertwined. It gives us the opportunity to see solutions to issues from different perspectives. When a student pursues an internship in an international setting he/she not only gets a taste of another culture, but he/she sees the realities of the workplace as never before.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on September 11, 2009 at 8:36 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

The job market continues to become more competitive as more and more people lose their jobs. Gen Y college students have to do internships in order to have the necessary work experience to compete against not only their peers, but seasoned professionals as well. One type of internship that is believed to be extremely valuable these days is the international internship.

"With the job market tightening up, it is more important than ever that new graduates stand out from the crowd," said Alaina Inman, corporate brand manager at Nfinity. "Having international work experience easily gives American graduates a leg up on their peers. However, if the international internship is done at the end of their education, they are at a disadvantage in finding a job locally, because they aren't building their professional network in the region they wish to find a job," she cautions.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on September 3, 2009 at 8:18 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

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You've landed the internship. The boss liked you. He was impressed by your extensive list of extra-curricular activities and leadership roles as a student in college. You're all set...right? Wrong! Plenty of interns acquire internships with an impressive résumé. These steps will tell you how to impress your employers with the writer of the résumé-you!

Be a "self-starter." You will surely hear this phrase in the workplace for years to come. Employers are always looking for "self-starters." That is, someone who will not wait to be asked to do something, but rather someone who looks for work to do. This means you're asking anyone you can if there is something you can do to help them out.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on July 17, 2009 at 2:17 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

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Brand-Yourself.com, recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Innovative Collegiate Startups in the United States, has 7 college student internships available for creative, bright and enthusiastic students. Could it be you? Could it be a friend? Space is limited, so take a hard look to see if any of our open positions would be a good fit for you...

7 internship positions:

1. Blogger/writer. Join our recognized team of bloggers to write and edit eBook content, publish articles and blog posts, develop website copy and interact with industry leaders. Make a name for yourself in front of our thousands of weekly viewers.
2. Viral/guerrilla marketer. Join our young and dynamic marketing team to develop and execute creative marketing tactics, initiatives and campaigns offline and online.
3. Social media marketer. Join our talented social media marketing team, participate in conversations related to personal branding and career development on Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn/blogs, compile Top 10 lists, grow our company presence online, and learn how to use social media as a business tool.
4. Graphic designer. Brainstorm, develop and present designs for web layouts, ads, fliers and physical promotional material. Flex your design muscles!
5. User interface designer. Create user interface mock-ups and designs for the web apps we're developing, research the interfaces of competitors and adhere to usability principles.
6. B2B marketing. Form new business relationships/partnerships/fusion marketing/co-branding with complimentary companies.
7. PHP developer. Join our development team to find creative solutions to coding milestones and hone your PHP skills.

Don't spend your summer making coffee and filing papers all day. Believe us - we've done it. To learn, you need the opportunity to work on real life projects that actually matter. For a college student internship with a team that is changing the world of hiring, contact me (Pete Kistler) at pkistler@brand-yourself.com with a blurb about why you're a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you!

Article by, Pete Kistler and courtesy of Brand-Yourself.com for actionable tips to put you in a position of power in the job market

Posted by Candice Arnold on June 24, 2009 at 1:48 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

With summer soon to be in full swing, many college students are looking for summer jobs and internships that will help strengthen their resumes by giving them valuable real world experience to prepare them for entering the workforce in a few years time. In Arizona, the number of postings on CollegeRecruiter.com for internships has been increasing steadily in the past few months, with 197 in March, 240 in April, and climbing to 272 for May. This shows that now is an excellent time to look for an exciting new internship.

One company offering a wide variety of internships in Arizona is Verizon. Verizon is a large telecommunications firm, offering many services in the industry to its customers, who include both businesses, and the general public. The internships are located in Chandler, and candidates could work in one of many different business units. For business majors, there are positions in marketing, finance, and business-to-business sales. For those more interested in a technical internship, there are positions available in their wireless data division.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on May 27, 2009 at 8:55 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

With spring classes finishing up, many college students will be looking for jobs for one reason or another. For those of you who want to learn, have fun, and add some valuable experience to your resume, consider this summer internship in Chicago, Illinois.

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Posted by William F on May 20, 2009 at 11:55 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The thought of stepping out into the real world may be scary for some college students. It might be scarier if they don't have any work experience, which most employers usually look for in entry level job candidates. A great way to gain some experience is through an internship; it's like a preview of a real world job.

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Posted by William F on April 29, 2009 at 12:33 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

College students, especially those who are in their junior and senior years, should begin looking for internships to boost their educations. The best time to get an internship is in the summer. You should begin working on your search quite early, as companies receive a lot of applications.

Before you begin your internship search, you have to ensure that you know what you are looking for and what you what you hope to gain from the experience. You should consider an internship that has something to do with your major. There are all sorts of internships. Some are paid while others are not. Decide the type of company you want to work for. There are various ways to search for internships.

First of all you have to network. The people you know can go a long way in helping with your search. You should visit the career services center in your college and see what they have to offer. The office should have a database of possible places you can work. Job boards like CollegeRecruiter.com, and others, are also good places to start. You can also visit the website of any company you might be interested in. Usually companies have a link to the career opportunities pages on their sites. Check them out to see if they have any internship offers.

Career fairs are good places to look for internships, too. At career fairs, you get the opportunity to meet with representatives from various companies and make an impression on them. After you find the companies that meet your criteria, you should start working on your resume. You can search the web for help writing a good resume. After all this is done, submit an application. Include your resume and cover letter, if requested. After this is done, keep in touch with the company through emails and phone calls to increase your chances of being chosen for the position.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on April 10, 2009 at 8:30 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The college years are some of the most formative in anyone's life, with decisions constantly being made that can affect a student's future for years to come. One of the biggest of these decisions is what kind of internship they'll have. A good internship will not only strengthen a resume, but also provide valuable work experience.

There are many methods that a student can use to find great internships. The first method is networking. You can do this by speaking with older students and professors. Older students will have already done internships of their own. They will have information about what companies offer internships that are similar to what you are looking for. They might also have a contact from when they completed their own internship who you could help you gain yours.

Professors will know what companies routinely accept interns from your college, and the best way to go about applying. The World Wide Web is another great resource for finding out information about companies and what internships they offer. There are even many websites out there that are dedicated to finding a good internship, and they provide information about what different companies require and how to apply.

Finally, most colleges have a career services office that helps students find internships. This can be an invaluable resource, as counselors might be in direct contact with recruiters, as well as provide a wealth of information about internships in almost every field. The career services office should also be the first stop before submitting a formal application, so that the counselors can look over your cover letter and resume and make sure they are strong.

Applying for an internship can be a very important step in helping to get a good job in the future. To ensure that they get great internships college students need to use every tool at their disposal. With hard work and a little bit of luck, they can achieve their goal of finding great internships.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on April 9, 2009 at 8:16 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

There are two main reasons a person would be looking for an internship - to get college credits or to get experience in his career field after graduation. By finding the right internships, students are taking the right steps toward career success.
To find the right internship, you will need to know what your goals are. You will need to work on your job searching skills and seek out internship sources. You need to consider what career fields are of interest to you.

Knowing your goals will help you to decide what kind of organization you want to intern with. You need to consider if you are willing to travel or relocate during the time of your internship or if you have to limit yourself to something local. You also need to decide if you are willing to take unpaid internships. Needing a paid internship will greatly limit your choices but some can offer other benefits, such as the chance at a job later.
You need to determine if you need college credit for your internship. If you do, then going through your college's internship listings may be the best route for you. There should be a list of internships they give credit for. That does not mean you need to only look there. Many businesses offering internships will be willing to work with your college to ensure you get credit. Ask them.

Finally, once you know what you are looking for there are a few options for where and how to look. Besides going through your college's career services office, you can go to the dean who heads your major. You can also try telling everyone you know that you are looking for an internship and hope something comes through that way. You never know who a friend may know. Check if your college has a career or job fair. Check company websites for possible internship programs. You can also cold call a company you are interested in and ask if they offer internships. You can check print sources for internships , too.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on April 3, 2009 at 8:32 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

When in school and actively studying, it is sometimes hard to find a job that you think will give you experience in your field of study. More importantly, it is almost always hard to find a job that will work around your schedule and be flexible with your work hours. What's the best way to go? An Internship!

Now the question is, where do you find that internship of your dreams? Most people will tell you to check job boards and newspapers. These are great ideas, but it's important to know that this is not your only option. Sometimes a great internship is right under your nose, and all you need to do is sniff it out.

For example, if you are interested in a communications job, and you think that working in radio would be fun, call up your local radio stations. Ask to speak to their program manager and just ask if they happen to be looking for an intern. Sometimes, a company is not actively looking for an intern, but when the idea is brought to them, it turns on a light. If it does not work out at one radio or television station, call another. The most important thing to remember is that the worst thing that could happen is that the program manager will say, "No, thank you." Either way, there is no harm done.

Another great way to find internships is to network. For example, if you're interested in software development, network with the people in your classes. If one of your classmates has an internship somewhere, ask if that company is looking for any other help. It is also a good idea to ask if it is okay for you to list him/her as a reference. Knowing someone who is an existing intern or employee increases your chances of getting the job over someone else. Remember that finding an internship is a lot like trying to land a record deal. Not everyone is going to say yes, and it doesn't happen overnight for most of us.

Persistence is the key and patience pays off. Internships are a great way to get your foot in the door, and to get a great learning experience. Do not give up, and remember to take the initiative to get the job done, or in this case, to get the job!

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Posted by Candice Arnold on March 24, 2009 at 7:41 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

If there are college students interested in the media, they may want to consider the following opportunity. I was looking over Black Enterprise Magazine and came across an advertisement for a media internship. College juniors, seniors, and graduate level students are encouraged to apply.

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Posted by William F on March 23, 2009 at 2:11 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Are you a college student looking to get some work experience and/or explore your interest in a particular area such as the news? If so, you might be interested in a cosmogirl internship. These internships are available in the summer, fall, and winter.

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Posted by William F on March 13, 2009 at 11:04 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Probably every college student has heard that having some type of work experience is key to landing an entry level job. An internship is a great way to gain some experience in a particular field, even if you're not necessarily being paid for it. While some students may disagree with that statement, an unpaid internship is something to consider because it could create unexpected job opportunities in the future.

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Posted by William F on March 6, 2009 at 1:54 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Any college students who have an interest in working with art may want to participate in a curatorial internship. This internship will allow you to focus primarily on the organization and display of artwork in a particular setting. These settings might include museums, art centers, and libraries. With the guidance of a curator (an administrative director of a museum collection), the curatorial intern engages in other tasks.

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Posted by William F on February 17, 2009 at 12:56 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Sometimes, remembering your own strengths can be one of the more effective ways to jumpstart an internship search. I suggest that before you even consider delving into the world of random internship searches, you make a list of your credentials and what you consider to be your strong points. Doing this will provide focus and aim to your internship search. In addition, it will also serve you in the long run to know your own credentials. When applying for particular positions, you will have to be honest with yourself about whether or not you meet the internship criteria. So knowing where you stand is always a plus.

Remembering your strong points often goes hand in hand with remembering your passion. The key question is: what do you most enjoy in life? I can provide a personal anecdote to illustrate this key point. A few weeks ago, I was searching for internships over the internet and I came across a position as a student advisor for a startup website called Get-Accepted.com. The mission of Get-Accepted.com, which can be found at http://recruit.get-accepted.com, is to provide affordable college admissions advice to high school students who dream of attending top universities around the country. As a student advisor, my main responsibility would be to create and conduct a free, live web seminar on a particular aspect of the college admissions process.

The position at Get-Accepted.com immediately caught my eye because one of my main passions in life is writing. I also consider writing to be one of my strengths. My thought process went something like this: if I could convey my passion for writing to aspiring high school students, then I would be making some sort of difference in their lives, and fulfilling my own dreams and aspirations in the process. Sure enough, I will be conducting a conference call in late September on how to write an effective college admissions essay.

Reflecting on my own experience, I realized that I hopefully have a lot to share on the topic of writing a college admissions essay. Writing my essay was my favorite part of the college admissions process by far, and I have fond memories of crafting that piece of writing.

When it comes down to it, it doesn't matter what your strengths and passions are, it simply matters that you are aware of them. Remembering what you are good at is a simple way to refine and refocus your quest for a meaningful internship. So, as a simple exercise, look back on your own life and make a list of what you have accomplished and what you enjoyed doing along the way. From my own experience, recognizing my passion was the key to finding a meaningful internship that works for me.

Posted by Rachel Orland on August 3, 2008 at 8:31 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Barbara Walters once told the graduating class of Sarah Lawrence, "Follow your compass, follow your gut." This intuitive approach to decision making may hold some truth in the world of internship searches.

We've all experienced those "Aha!" moments. Those times when everything felt so clear and made so much sense that we knew what course to take or what action to choose. I recently had an "Aha!" moment in my frustrating, and seemingly-endless quest for a new internship.

A couple of weeks ago, unforeseen circumstances left me without my reliable internship at a small law firm in my hometown. And so, I embarked on a perilous journey to find a new position.

My major mistake in searching for an internship was that I wasn't quite clear about my intentions, or what exactly it was that I wanted. Had I said from the outset "My intention is to write, plain and simple", which as a matter of fact was my "Aha!" moment later on, I might have found my position at CollegeRecruiters.com sooner.

As I traveled through the murky waters of internships in various occupational fields, nothing felt right in my gut. And my head was getting in the way of everything. Variables such as pay scale, employee benefits, and job location were throwing me for a loop. But when I came upon the spot at CollegeRecruiters.com, I immediately "knew" that it was the right fit.

This intuitive knowing in decision making is backed up by scientific studies. According to one study by researchers at the University of Amsterdam, and as reported in an article by Gareth Cook of the Boston Globe, decisions with many variables (choosing a new internship certainly fits the criteria of the study), are best made when one considers the pertinent factors, waits awhile, and then follows one's gut feeling to make the ultimate decision.

If this holds true, then following ones gut, and getting out of one's head, may be an effective way in choosing an internship. Internships can have many variables -- paid or unpaid, location, the field and nature of the internship, etc. -- and sometimes just going with that "Aha!" feeling, and ignoring the noise in one's head, can be the best bet.

Posted by Rachel Orland on June 17, 2008 at 7:30 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Do you have an interest in entering a particular field but aren't completely sure you could spend your whole career doing that job? Are you wanting to experience a career first hand but don't have the time for an internship opportunity? Do you want to know more about a particular field of work before setting your major or applying for an entry level job? If so, there is a way to find out all you need to know.

The way to get the answers you need is by requesting a job shadowing experience. This unique opportunity gives you the chance to follow a professional through their daily work routine and see just what is involved in a particular job. While not every company will offer job shadowing opportunities, there are many who will be very happy to give you the chance to tag along with one of their employees for a day.

So how do you find the opportunity? Check your local employment offices, educational facilities or even make cold calls to companies you have found interesting. Correspond with the individual or company you wish to shadow by telephone, letter or email. Then when you are offered the chance for a job shadow opportunity, show up ready to learn. A little research before the day arrives can also help you to feel more comfortable in the work environment.

If you are offered a job shadow opportunity, make full use of it by asking lots of questions and networking with as many people as possible throughout your visit. If, at the end of the day, you decide the career field isn't for you, send a polite thank you letter for the experience. If you find that it is something you could pursue further, make sure to mention the experience when applying for entry level employment opportunities within that company and incorporate the things you learned during the experience into your letter and interviews.

By making full use of job shadowing opportunities, you can find an entry level job that truly suits you and build your network in the process.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on June 4, 2008 at 6:29 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Were you the kid who always dreamed of hearing your voice on the radio? Did you carry a tape recorder around so you could interview everyone from the guy waiting for the bus to your grandmother? Did you watch the sports channel with the sound turned off so you could provide the commentary for you and your friends?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then an entry level job found in the entertainment field may be a perfect fit for you. On the radio, they are known as disc jockeys. On television, they are known as reporters. in the sporting arena, they are called sports announcers. No matter what name they are called in their specific function, as a group, they are on air personalities. A class of workers we all feel a kindred spirit with even if we have never personally met because every morning their voices come through the speakers of our car stereo to join us on the way to work, every night their familiar faces stare back at us from the television screen and their voices come to us over the noise of the crowd to tell us who's winning the Super Bowl or our local sporting events.

If you want to join this elite class of on air personalities by finding an entry level job in this industry, expect stiff competition for any available positions because the sheer number of applicants far exceeds the available job openings. To place the odds a little further into your favor, consider the use of an internship opportunity, even an unpaid one, as these often lead into further career opportunity in the form of entry level jobs. Additionally, college courses in the sciences of communications and computers, drama and public speaking can all be very beneficial to the college student seeking entry level opportunities in the entertainment field.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on June 2, 2008 at 10:53 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Do you love computers? Can you create programs to make someone's work easier? If so, computer programming is a promising career option to test your skills against the best. Computer programmers are the brains behind the latest technologies launched by giants Microsoft and your favorite search engine, Google. As a computer programmer, you can have a career if you know how to market your qualifications. Breaking into the IT field requires an understanding of typical backgrounds of computer programmers then creating an individual career path based on your needs. I think you will have a better understanding of what you are trying to accomplish after reviewing our short article on computer programmer careers.

Computer Programmer Skills

A computer programmer needs analytical and creative thinking skills necessary to create functional programs. Other skills include strong problem solving, technical, and communication skills to discuss program designs with other members of the programming team. Without these skills, the programmer's ideas are often abstract and incomprehensible to others. Employers prefer these skills with proper certifications and experience to add exceptional entry level talent to their teams.

Experience and Education

Companies want individuals with certifications and experience to work with their customers. If you are still working on your education, you can launch a computer programmer career as an IT consultant. You can start a computer programmer career after the proper education requirements of a two year or four-year college degree. Employers interested in hiring computer programmers require the above prerequisites to feel confident in their decisions. The student with an impressive portfolio of programs, references, and skill set is sure to find a great entry level job.

Remember, a computer programmer career requires on-going education because the industry changes often. The computer programmer with an invaluable skill set is sure to find employment or develop a part-time practice of their own. All they need to do is understand what a customer needs and how they can provide it through their skill.

Posted by Tahjia Chapman on May 27, 2008 at 3:17 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

As 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.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 13, 2008 at 4:28 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Everyone speaks about the definition of success. According to Encarta, "success" is defined as (1) achievement of intention, (2) attainment of fame, wealth, or power, and (3) something that turns out well. The idea of success runs through the minds of Gen Y as they follow their dreams to become successful in their careers. Recent college grads and students interested in internships and entry level positions must create a personal definition of success before accomplishing their goals. You can achieve personal success by focusing on your goals and giving back to your community.

Focus on Your Goals

You must have realistic goals in order to move forward in your career. Focusing on your goals could relieve the stress of wandering idle throughout college. Unfortunately, some freshmen believe college will last forever and it will not. As a recent college grad, it is your responsibility to create goal you want to accomplish. The goal has to be yours, personally. Does success mean family, financial security, or friends? Colleagues you can trust? What is success to you? Focus on your goals in order to find the best route for you to take in your college studies and career.

Give Back to Your Community

You are not alone. You can not achieve success alone (in most cases). It is fine to focus on yourself in the beginning, but remember who is involved. If you have a major achievement, others will be a part of it. Take time to thank the important people who help you achieve your goals by supporting you. The emotional support given from your community and family is the steam pushing you towards your dreams. Everyone needs to know and practice the act of public service. Without the public, a lot of important individuals would not have made it.

Posted by Tahjia Chapman on May 13, 2008 at 1:34 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If 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.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 3:02 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Are 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.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 2:23 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you like dealing with people and are skilled in communication, the entry level job of a public relations manager may be of interest to you. Offering excellent room for upward mobility, this entry level job offers extensive travel and a good salary in exchange for long hours that often include evenings and weekends.

The job duties of the public relations manager include directly targeted campaigns that are designed to catch and hold the interests of a targeted group or the general public. The entry level public relations job may be highly stressful because these positions often entail crisis management or customer support. Examples of where one might find entry level public relations management jobs include the departments of the major tobacco companies who disseminate information on the dangers and health effects of smoking, the public relations departments of special interest groups such as the National Rifle Association or the Sierra Club or even the public relations department of political campaigners.

Those who are seeking entry level jobs in public relations after college should work towards their goals by taking courses which will develop a background in public oratory, advertising, political sciences and creative writing. Additionally, many employers offering entry level public relations jobs favor applicants with either a Bachelor's or Master's degree in either public relations or journalism. Previous work experience in this field is also highly valued so serving some time in an internship opportunity during the course of your college education would be helpful to your future career. If the possibility of an internship opportunity is of interest to you, the resources at CollegeRecruiter.com can be very helpful in finding just the right internship opportunity to suit your needs.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 2:19 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

For 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.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 1:56 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

As a college student you already realize how expensive life can be. With the cost of tuition, text books, dormitory or apartment rentals and daily living expenses, the monthly expenditures can add up to a substantial sum of money. Wouldn't it be nice to find an entry level job that would provide work experience, serve as a stepping stone in your career and help to defray those expenses? If this thought interests you, then you should consider looking for an entry level job or internship as a dental assistant.

The basic function of the dental assistant is to serve as a secondary pair of hands to the dentist, taking care of menial tasks while the dentist is providing his full attention to his patients and their care. A dental assistant is usually responsible for the sterilization and disinfection of equipment, as well as seeing that all materials, patient charts and equipment are ready when the dentist enters the room. In addition to these tasks a dental assistant is also responsible for the comfort of the patient and assisting the dentist with procedures,

Since the position of an entry level dentist assistant can be filled by those with a high school diploma and a desire to learn, many entry level jobs are available with no previous experience or training required. These internship positions provide both work experience and education for those interested in the field, thus making the entry level job of the dental assistant an ideal match for the college student with an interest in dentistry. For those who wish to further their options, additional courses are available which range from four months to two years, with the two year courses providing an associates degree.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 1:04 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

For 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.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 2, 2008 at 9:10 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you want the best students, you have to work with the best colleges. Brand management on college campuses is the life blood of many large organizations, but small businesses have to do the same. Your business can enjoy the benefits of making the connection with college campuses by offering internships and/or apprenticeships, creating student ambassador programs, and offer volunteer work. Remember to keep your business in front of the students if you want the best to apply for open positions.

Offer Paid Internships and/or Apprenticeships

Are you a small business interested in recruiting talent on local campuses? Offer internships and/or apprenticeships for undergrads interested in your business. For more information on integrating an internship programs in small business, please read my previous article Three Steps for Small Businesses to Integrate Internships to Develop Candidates For Employment. You must remember that paid internships create a flow of qualified applicants suitable for your business. After you receive these applications, you can create a database of seniors for future references. Paid internships should have an objective to provide career-related experience to each participant.

Create Student Ambassador Programs

If you do not have a student ambassador program available, you are losing out on opportunities to screen upcoming talent. Your student ambassador campaign could act as a branding channel to inform undergraduates of career opportunities available with your company. Student ambassador responsibilities should include managing campus events and informing seniors of career opportunities. The student ambassador program could create a stream of leaders willing to take control of your marketing needs on campus. Focus on student leaders with perspective, loyalty and vision for future branding opportunities on their campus.

Offer Volunteer Work

Volunteerism is an important aspect of leadership and finding the best candidates with leadership skills is essential in your recruiting campaign. Your company's involvement with college campuses reflects your interest in professional development of young adults. Although most students prefer paid internships, you can state the importance of performing volunteer work with your company. Recognize students who perform high quality work at college functions.

Integrating these programs will strengthen your company's image in grads' eyes. It also encourages them to seek more information from your organization during their job hunt. With this in mind, the relationship between colleges and small businesses can increase a recent grad's chance of success. Employee-value based marketing enriches the opportunity for students to advance in small businesses.

By: -- Tahjia Chapman, a Staff Writer for CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching entry-level jobs and other career opportunities.

Posted by Lisa Colbert, CollegeRecruiter.com on April 28, 2008 at 12:56 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If 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.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 9:20 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

In the first two posts, we discovered some of the fallacies people believe when it comes to hunting for an entry level job or internship opportunity. In this continuation, we will discover still more mistaken beliefs that are commonly held by those seeking entry level jobs.

Mistake #4: I have a college degree. I can go anywhere and find work.

Hold on a second while those of us who graduated five or more years ago stop laughing and catch our breath. We aren't laughing at you... No, we're more likely laughing at the idea that we once believed this lie too. You see our friends and family told us this one too.

Yes, college is practically a necessity if you want to find a high paid entry level job. Will it guarantee that job will be in the place you choose to live? NO. I personally knew a young man who went to school for a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and graduated with very high scores. He had very high hopes of finding an entry level job and a career in this field. Unfortunately, the area of Missouri where he lived didn't offer much in the way of opportunity for this career path so, when we met, we were working side by side flipping hamburgers to pay the rent. This man was a rocket scientist and his degree couldn't get him a job in the area where he lived. The moral of the story? Go to college. Believe in your dreams. Don't expect that you won't have to make sacrifices to get where you want to be.

Mistake #5: My cousin's brother's uncle's friend said....

Anything you get second hand is hearsay. Learn it. Repeat it. Believe it. Sure this
person means well and they may honestly be trying to help but just remember to take everything you hear with a grain of salt. Just because some one else didn't like working for a particular company or had trouble getting hired on is no reason for you to believe you will have the same experience. No two people are the same and everyone will have a different experience so listen to what people have to say but don't base your decision not to take hold of an opportunity for an entry level job or internship upon hearsay.

With that in mind, we will conclude this series on the mistaken beliefs people hold when seeking entry level jobs and internship opportunities. I wish you the best of luck in your search and the wisdom to avoid some of these mistakes.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 8:51 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Nearly 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.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 8:28 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Spring is here and we have entered that time of year where life is being renewed. Those of us in rural communities are able to step out and watch the local farmers cultivating their crops to insure a good return at harvest time. As I was watching this process today, it put me in mind of the college students who are starting out in life and preparing the way for their careers.

You can see how the comparison can be made. A career is not something one just happens upon. Instead there is a lot of very hard work and cultivation required. The time and money these college students are investing today will reap rewards in the future but only if they tend their careers while they are still growing.

If you want to provide the best for your budding career, what is required? First, the career must have strong roots which are gained through education and work experience. These things will help you to go to a new entry level job with the confidence and ability to be successful. These roots can be given a stronger hold by using Internship opportunities to gain a greater understanding of your career choice as well as important work experience and ethics.

Secondly, a successful career requires a bit of planning. Just as the farmer must tend his crops and plan ahead for success, your career requires diligent effort if you want to see results. Read the trade magazines for your career field. Keep current on events related to it. Join online communities for those interested in your field. All of these things will help you to grow into a successful career.

Finally, be persistent. The farmer is in the field every day and, often, the results the farmer notices would pass unobserved by the average individual. If you have even a small bit of success in locating an entry level job, nurture that success and grow upon it. Even the largest of trees begins life as a seed so a seemingly insignificant internship or entry level job opportunity may blossom into a very successful career.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 7:04 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

In the concourse at Rockefeller Center there is a passport photo service. The photographer is a hippie with a New York sense of humor.

When a customer complained that she looked "photo challenged" in her photo he replied, "It's a passport photo. You're supposed to look photo challenged."

The same rule, I think applies to internships. You're supposed to work hard, screw up and somehow make an impression good enough to land a real job. But what if it's not looking like what it's cracked up to be? You've already invested time. Do you stick it out or bail? In the incident with the mal-photographed customer, the hippie photographer offered to take another shot, which she accepted. When she came out looking equally obtuse, she gave in to his theory about passport photos and probably cringes when she checks in at the airport. Don't we wish every situation could be developed in ten-minutes like a passport photo? But it can't. My guide on whether an internship was a dead end was how it held up to the SAM acronym. S= Simplify the task, A=Acknowledge my mistakes, M=Move on to the next task. If I wasn't learning anything or making any blips on the 'progress radar', then it was time to take my weary bones and work elsewhere for peanuts.

Fortunately, I've only had to walk out once in my experience. The only thing was, it was from an actual job. Looking on the bright side, an internship is usually a limited engagement. If it's a dead end, it's going to end either way. A job, however, could have taken the best years of my life. So, thanks SAM.

Posted by nrusso on April 24, 2008 at 11:27 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Professional development is a life-long experience for IT professionals and their careers are the source of future opportunities. While involved with an organization, some entry level IT grads are in need of mentors whom can teach them the ropes, prepare them for a career in IT, and become allies within your organization. Mentor programs benefit new IT grads and current professionals with extensive leadership experience. With a mentor program, you can dig into the talent available in your organization rather than outsourcing training to consulting firms. In today's market, businesses that implement mentor programs are saving a lot of money to reinvest into their organizations.

Help Grads Break Into The IT Industry

Recent IT grads benefit from the guidance of experienced professionals through mentor programs. If you design your mentor program the right way, recent IT grads will develop career skills that enrich your organization. Companies with modeled mentor programs experience more productivity than those without. Your organization's credibility could instill a sense of confidence in the mentees and the mentors' leadership roles will overflow into the company. With mentor programs, your company can control the transition of the new hire.

Control the Transition

Hires with exceptional potential will take advantage of your mentor program to become professionals. The mentor program could give your candidates opportunities to network and join organizations as stated in 5 Ways to Break Into Your Industry by Kristie Lorette. Your company's involvement with entry level hires controls their growth within the company and industry due to the influence your leaders instill in them. The transition from student to IT professional involves a variety experiences your leaders can introduce without 'shocking' the hire.

Instill Loyalty Within Recent Grads

What is better than a loyal professional? Your mentor program could create a community of leaders who find professional development necessary. Your organization's culture can and will change due to the new ideals instilled in your students. Recent grads in search of new opportunities can discuss their capabilities with their mentors. Mentors must listen and help with the growth of potential leaders by providing insightful experiences. The loyalty between the mentee and company will exceed your expectations.

Are you interested in implementing a mentor program for your company? Take stock of potential leaders, objectives to accomplish, and when to begin a flight group. The examination of success can be measured by objective and subjective data collected from participants. The development of the mentor program is based solely on your company's objectives. All mentor programs do not operate with the same model so dig into your creative juices to explore your company's potential in incorporating leadership roles into entry level hire positions.

By: Tahjia Chapman, a Staff Writer for CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching entry-level jobs and other career opportunities.

Posted by Lisa Colbert, CollegeRecruiter.com on April 23, 2008 at 10:24 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

For the technically savvy, few things offer better advancement opportunity and income potential than the computer science industry. The Information Age has arrived and technology seems to grow by leaps and bounds. The evolution of ideas that took hundreds of years before seems to happen in weeks or months. New technology is abundant. With abundant technological advancement comes a need which has created a new entry level job... The need for someone to explain just how it works and explain how to fix the things that don't seem to work right. This entry level job is described as Tech Support.

To qualify for the position of tech support, you need to have an aptitude for communicating with people and a lot of patience, as well as an understanding of how the various technological systems you will be working with function. For more specialized tech support positions, such as TCP/IP and networking system support, you may find the need for classes in special techniques or programming languages to be useful as well.

Entry level tech support positions often give the struggling college student an opportunity to make a few dollars in the evenings or overnight while still attending school. In May of the year 2006, the median hourly wage for a Computer Support Specialist was $20.44 an hour according to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics... A fairly nice rate of pay for the college student just wanting a little extra spending money. These entry level tech support jobs also allow the student the opportunity to gain necessary work experience which will make the job of finding an entry level position in their chosen career field much easier after graduation.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 21, 2008 at 12:09 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

We have all dreamed of having careers that oozed glamour and coolness. It just seems natural that certain jobs catch our eye at an early age and awaken our minds to the possibilities. One such charismatic career choice is the field of Journalism.

While this field may not offer the highest paid entry level jobs or even the best benefits packages, it does offer some powerful incentives in the forms of fame, adventure and travel which have a strong draw for many entry level job seekers. The car accident on the corner of Third Street and Pine Avenue makes the local news just as easy as the war that rages on across the ocean so there is much in the way of breaking news for the freelance journalist to work with. These cases of small town reporting thru such outlets as Associated Content can often give the budding journalist a taste for the business and the opportunity to be noticed for entry level jobs and internships in this field.

Education requirements for entry level jobs in this field tend to be a bit more flexible than that of other fields if the produced work is of excellent quality, making this one of the few fields that even amateurs can find a way into. That is not to say that this is an easy line of work or that there are no educational courses that would be recommended before seeking an entry level job in the field of Journalism. To the contrary, the journalist position requires extreme dedication as the news happens at all hours of the day and sometimes it happens many miles from where you are located. The position of the journalist also requires integrity to report the events with clear thinking objectiveness, rather than producing a biased report. That being said, if you want to enter upon an exciting and ever changing entry level career, Journalism is a very good option.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 21, 2008 at 11:38 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

In 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.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 16, 2008 at 1:37 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Choosing a good college and getting accepted can be a very big step in a full time students life. Knowing how to make the most of their time while at that center of learning can be of vital importance. If you find yourself setting out upon the scholars path without direction, your first concern should be that of deciding upon a career path and choosing the courses that will eventually lead you to an entry level job in that area.

For those college students seeking to find entry level engineering jobs after graduation, preparation during the early stages of college life is practically a necessity. If you have chosen the engineering field for your future career, what can you do to insure your future success?

Engineering can be a very lucrative field, especially when you have chosen to specialize into certain areas of the occupation. If you are seeking to become an Environmental Engineer, take courses in environmental sciences and planning such as environmental management, wastewater management and courses dealing with the management of ground water and flood control. Related engineering classes such as maintenance engineering and plant management along with safety engineering provide additional leverage for you to work with should your specific field be saturated at the time you are seeking an entry level engineering job.

To further bolster your resume, consider the option of an internship in the engineering field. While this position may be paid at a lower rate, or even be unpaid, the on hands training and job experience you receive will prove very valuable to you in your future climb up the corporate ladder.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 16, 2008 at 11:42 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Upon graduation from college, most of us have the idea of finding work and recouping some of the money we have spent during our stint on campus. If you spend your time and money during the college years wisely, you will likely have a career goal in mind and will have worked towards educating yourself on that field by the time you become a college graduate. If you are just entering upon that stage of college life, you may very well have questions about what direction your future should go in. If this is the case, may I suggest that you consider a entry level job in the clerical field?

While the job of an entry level clerical assistant may not sound thoroughly exciting, take a moment to consider the opportunity for upward advancement and profitability. The Clerical Supervisor with only one year of training or related job experience makes an average salary of $39,651 in the United States. Entry level clerical jobs usually entail secretarial and minor accounting skill sets. The average Clerical Methods Analyst in the United States has an annual salary of $57,314.

These jobs are obtained by sticking with entry level clerical jobs and utilizing the skills you learn in college. If you are interested in obtaining an entry level clerical job after graduation consider courses in accounting, human resources and office administration. These areas of study will train you in points that you will find very helpful in your clerical career. When accompanied with well chosen internships, such as those located on the Internship page at CollegeRecruiter.com, these courses will make finding a good entry level clerical job and developing a career after graduation much easier.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 15, 2008 at 7:27 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Every year at graduation time, it seems the job markets are flooded with college students looking to make their mark upon the world with a new career. Sometimes finding a job close to home or where you want to relocate to can be a major difficulty but this really doesn't have to be the case. When you decide to find entry level jobs in Lethbridge or hundreds of other areas, the resources at CollegeRecruiter.com can be of great value to you.

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is a custom made tool to assist you in internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Lethbridge, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. Within a few moments, you can findinternships or entry level jobs in the Lethbridge area and by using the advanced search functions, you can search by specific keywords, industry types, level of necessary experience, the type of work offered or other parameters such as the date of the posting or the location of available entry level positions.

While the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page is a powerful tool all on its own, CollegeRecruiter.com took other steps to insure your success by adding extensive educational articles upon topics of interest to recent college graduates seeking to find a new career. Subjects on matters such as preparing for an interview, sharpening your job hunting skills or properly formatting your resume can help both the new college graduate and the seasoned professional to better prepare themselves for the job hunting experience so that they can obtain entry level jobs in Lethbridge and elsewhere.

There are opportunities for new employees in nearly every area. By using the powerful tools found at College Recruiter.com to sort the opportunities from the dead ends, you can find the perfect entry level job in Lethbridge.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 6, 2008 at 3:30 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Entry level jobs in Florence don't have to be difficult to find. If you know the right places to look, entry level jobs can be found within minutes. But where are the right places to look?

Thanks to the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com job hunting for the new college graduate no longer has to be difficult. Finding bothinternship opportunities and entry level jobs in Florence, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe is a simple matter of focusing this highly advanced search engine upon the direction you want to take. By highlighting the points important to you such as the field of work or a specific industry you can find all of the availableinternships or entry level jobs in the Florence area.

Additionally, CollegeRecruiter.com offers a blog section where those job hunters who went before you can relate their experiences and insights. While this may not sound like much at first, you will quickly realize how much value there is to be had in another persons experiences, particulary in cases where they can point out possible trouble areas.

Besides the blog sections and the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, CollegeRecruiter.com has a large online library of educational articles to assist the recent college graduate in the search for a new career. Article subjects can be very in depth for their brevity and they offer well thought out advice on matters of preparation and advanced planning for your career. By utilizing the skills you glean from these articles, you can findentry level jobs in Florence and hundreds of other places.

The choice is yours. You can struggle and try to find the job you want by traditional methods or you can try something different. CollegeRecruiter.com offers you something truly unique that can make a huge difference in the success of your job search.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 6, 2008 at 3:28 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Sometimes, we all need a fresh start and a new view on life. This may entail an move to another place or just changing a few things about our lives. If your fresh start involves a move to Reno or starting a new career, entry level jobs in Reno and hundreds of other areas can be found easily by using the tools at CollegeRecruiter.com.

The advent of the Internet has made changing careers much easier than it was a few years ago. Powerful search engines wait eagerly to share new opportunities with you. One such tool is the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com and it provides easy access to internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Reno, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. Using the advanced search capabilities of this tool, you can focus on a single area of expertise or expand your search to see all internships or entry level jobs in the Reno area.

While using the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, you should also make it a point to take the time to read through several of the articles upon topics of interest to those seeking to relocate and reestablish their careers found in their large article repository. These articles offer advice on subjects that are applicable to people seeking to start or restart their careers with entry level jobs in Reno and other places as well.

By using the educational resources and job hunting tools at College Recruiter.com to find an entry level job in Reno, you can make your fresh start a success.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 6, 2008 at 3:25 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you are planning to relocate to Winnepeg after graduation, your first priority is likely that of finding work. Moving can be a difficult experience of itself but, with a little preparation, some of the strain of finding entry level jobs in Winnepeg or hundreds of other areas, can be removed from the equation.

When you are planning to relocate after your college days are finished, you have a lot to think about. Choosing the right place that will enable you to put your schooling to work, finding a job that will recover some of the losses you expended on both schooling and the move, as well as deciding what direction you want your life to take. The people at CollegeRecruiter.com recognize this and they want to make things easier for you by providing the tools you need to find an entry level job or internship and the advice and experience of those who went before you.

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com locates internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Winnepeg, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe using highly advanced search capabilities, that can give you a view of all of the internships or entry level jobs in the Winnepeg area or deliver more refined results by focusing the search using specific keywords, industry types, level of necessary experience, the type of work offered or other parameters.

While searching the results of the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, take the time to look over a few of the other resources at CollegeRecruiter.com that are designed to help you in advancing your career, no matter where that career may take you. Valuable resources such as the blogging system to share and learn from the experiences of others and the library full of informative articles with tips and suggestions on how to improve your job hunting skills or refine your working skill sets are an asset not just for entry level jobs in Winnepeg but can prove valuable no matter where your career may lead you in the future.

Workers are wanted for entry level jobs in Winnepeg. CollegeRecruiter.com is here to help you make the transition.

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For the recent college graduate, the financial burdens college has placed on them are starting to come into focus. You realize that the loans that looked like free money a couple years ago aren't quite as great as you thought they were. You also begin to realize that in the real world, there are no scholarships and once you are out of the dorms, it is time to sink or swim. Whether you are employed or not, the bills will keep coming in and they expect to be paid. You may have even thought in a last act of desperation, "I will run away to Utica." But guess what, the bill collectors know where Utica is too. It looks like it's time to settle down and find a job and if you are looking for entry level jobs in Utica or hundreds of other places, CollegeRecruiter.com can be of great value to you.

CollegeRecruiter.com helps in the first part by bringing education in the form of blogs and informative articles on topics of interest to recent college graduates seeking to establish themselves in a new career. These informative articles and blogs deal with a wide range of subjects that can help the college graduate to land better paying entry level jobs in Utica and elsewhere by educating them on the best ways to prepare for interviews or where to get work experience to increase the effectiveness of their resumes.

Secondly, the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com will prove valuable to the college student who needs to pay the bills by helping them to locate internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Utica, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. This tool provides the ability to quickly search all of the posted internships or entry level jobs in the Utica area, the whole state or the country. It even has the capability for international searching just in case you are still thinking of running away. As an added asset, all of these listings are for internships and entry level positions that will give both your resume and your career a little extra boost with the work experience and training they provide thus making your future job searches a little easier.

College Recruiter.com is there to help you get back on your financial feet and find a career after college, whether that be an entry level job in Utica or your hometown.

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If you are planning to advance you career, you may have realized that the proper opportunities don't always exist in your home town. Sometimes, to meet your career goals, relocation is required and with a little advanced research you can find entry level jobs in Ottawa or many other areas that can help you meet your career goals.

By using the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com to find internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Ottawa and other places around the globe, you can advance your career and see new places at the same time. Using the advanced search capabilities, you can focus your search to a specific field of work or expand your search to encompass all internships or entry level jobs in the Ottawa area. By taking the time to avail yourself of this powerful tool, you have created a doorway into your financially secure future.

Using the search functions is a very simple process, yet highly effective at finding work where ever you may be looking. For a wide search, simply enter your job category and let the tool find all of the job opportunities in the database. To refine your results, select more parameters such as location, specific job title or keywords. By using this focused searching method, you can find a job that is exactly in tune with your career goals.

When you are ready to find an entry level job in Ottawa or your own hometown, consulting the job search database at CollegeRecruiter.com just makes good sense.

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If your hometown is Regina and you just graduated college you might be seeking an opportunity to stay close to home while pursuing your career. While entry level jobs in Regina can be difficult to find, this doesn't have to be the difficult experience you may have worried about. Using the power of the Internet, CollegeRecruiter.com has brought you powerful tools that can be of great value to you in your quest to become gainfully employed.

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com can be a wonderful assistant for locating internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Regina, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. When you are seeking to find internships or entry level jobs in the Regina area, the advanced search functions of this tool allow you the freedom to customize your search experience based on your personal preferences. Searching with specific keywords, industry types, level of necessary experience, the type of work offered or other parameters such as the date of the posting or the location of available entry level positions allows you to narrow or broaden the scope of your search to find hundreds of listings for internships and entry level positions that will give both your resume and your career a little extra boost with the work experience and training they provide.

CollegeRecruiter.com also offers a wide range of educational materials in the form of blog's and articles which reflect topics of interest to recent college graduates and job seekers. Subjects on important matters such as preparing for an interview or properly formatting your resume will assist you in obtaining the job you want after successfully searching the database for entry level jobs in Regina and elsewhere.

With these powerful tools at your disposal, you don't have to leave home to make a name for yourself in the business world. Using CollegeRecruiter.com to find an entry level job in Regina enables you to keep the things you value close to you while pursuing a successful career.

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We all have dreams of success and being able to return from college with our heads held high and a career that our family and friends can be proud of. If we can create that kind of success in our own hometown and keep the money in the place we call home while keeping our family ties and friendships firmly in tact it is even better but for many people, the lack of jobs near home has caused them to expand their search farther and farther away. For the recent college graduate seeking to find their new career in Louisville or elsewhere, knowing where to look is essential to their cause. CollegeRecruiter.com recognizes this need to be able to locate entry level jobs in Louisville or hundreds of other areas and so they have brought the power of the Internet to your job search through the availability of some very special tools.

The first tool offered is the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page which can help you in your search for internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Louisville, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. By searching for internships or entry level jobs in the Louisville area with the advanced search functions, you can focus your search on specific keywords, industry types, the type of work offered or other parameters to find the job that meets your needs and career goals.

CollegeRecruiter.com also offers a wide variety of educational articles upon topics of interest to those seeking new employment or further advancement in their career fields. By reading these articles on topics such as planning for success in your career or properly formatting your resume, you will find tried and true methods that will not only help the new college graduate to prepare themselves for the job hunting experience but also teach you how to move forward in your career after finding an entry level job in Louisville or elsewhere.

By using these tool to supplement your own job hunting skills, you can find the job of your dreams and assure yourself of a successful career and future. From the team at CollegeRecruiter.com, we wish you the very best of luck in your job search.

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When you have graduated from college and decided to set forth upon your chosen career path, the hunt for employment can be discouraging. With so many people looking for employment these days, and a large portion of them being your fellow college graduates, the job market can seem to be glutted with other people vying for the same job you are looking to get into. Luckily, the Internet has brought us some powerful tools to help in this search that may make the difference between job hunting success and months of fruitless searching.

One such tool brought to us by the power of the Internet is the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com. This tool makes finding internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Halifax, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe, very simple using advanced search capabilities to focus the scope of your searches by specific parameters. By making use of these advanced search functions, you can focus your search upon specific keywords, industry types, level of necessary experience, the type of work offered or other parameters to return detailed listing of the available positions and internship opportunities in your chosen field.

While availing yourself of the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, take the time to look into the other resources CollegeRecruiter.com offers. These resources include blog's, tools to evaluate your job category and an complete library of educational articles to help the new college graduate in their careers. With discourses on topics like preparing for an interview and planning ahead for success in your career, you can learn from the experiences of others who have been successful in their own careers. Using the skills you will learn here will help you to not only find entry level jobs in Halifax and elsewhere, but make the most of the jobs you do find.

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Are you looking for work in Schenectady? If so, you are not alone. Every year, more and more college graduates are looking for work close to their hometowns and while some find these successful careers, others are turned away disillusioned and have to leave the places they call home to have the careers they anticipated. Why do some find the gold mine while others just get to sift through dirt and find nothing? Perhaps it is a matter of finding the right tools for the job. Just as old gold panners rarely found huge deposits of gold until the advent of far more effective mining equipment, job hunters are also seeking that hidden opportunity. The tools they have to use can determine how successful their search will be.

Luckily for today's job hunting college graduates, there are some very powerful tools. If the classifieds could be compared to the gold pan of the previous illustration, the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is the equivalent of hydraulic mining for finding internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Schenectady, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. Enhanced by the advanced search capabilities, you can focus the scope of your search to a specific field of work or expand your search to encompass all internships or entry level jobs in the Schenectady area. Additionally, you can broaden your horizons and search the whole globe for specific fields of employment if this is your choice. the choice of where and what to find is up to you, the search tool just makes the job easier.

To further support our little gold mining illustration, CollegeRecruiter.com offers the dynamite to loosen the job markets inner workings for you a bit in the way of informative articles on matters such as preparing for an interview and creating a successful career. These articles show you how to find and get entry level jobs in Schenectady and elsewhere by teaching you the things that employers want you to know.

There is a gold mine of opportunity waiting for you. The tools at College Recruiter.com are there to help you in your search for your golden opportunity.

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Rochester is calling. With the coming of each year, there is a new crop of college graduates who are setting out into the real world to finally use their hard earned education and start to reap the benefits of what they have toiled over the last few years. Rochester, and hundreds of other places, welcome this new talent to the workforce and they want to see you succeed because your success means their continued success as well. But sometimes it seems that the difference between finding the job you want and spending a fruitless year of searching can be a very thin line. If you want to find a new job in the Rochester area or anywhere else, you need to know how to look for it. Enter the folks at CollegeRecruiter.com.

The team has developed a powerful search engine known as the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page which can help you to find internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Rochester, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. When you search for internships or entry level jobs in the Rochester area with these advanced search functions, you can be very specific in what you want turning up in your results by specifying keywords, industry types, level of necessary experience, the type of work offered or other parameters such as the date of the posting or the location of available entry level positions.

The search takes only a few minutes but will consistently yield very good results in almost any field. This makes it much easier for you to find the career you want, be it in Rochester, Albany, Miami or Timbuktu. The database search is so powerful that you can use it and know that you are finding good leads on good jobs every time.

Rochester is calling your name. They have jobs waiting for someone just like you. The resources at College Recruiter.com are your key to finding the entry level job in Rochester that perfectly matches your needs.

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For whatever reason you have decided you would like to start your career in the city of Tucson. Maybe you have family there, maybe you are going there because it's one place where your family isn't. Maybe you just have the idea that success awaits you in Tucson and you want to follow that feeling. Whatever your personal reasons, College Recruiter.com believes in your dream as well and they want to help you find entry level jobs in Tucson or hundreds of other areas.

In keeping with this idea, they have great tools to assist you in your search. These tools are powerful search engines, informative articles, a blogging system to help with dispersing the information gleaned through the experiences or trials of others who came before you and other tools that will help you not only find the job you seek but help you determine the best way to get that job and what you should expect from it.

The first tool offered is the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page. This search engine is a powerful tool that searches the database of the site to find all of the internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Tucson and hundreds of other places around the globe using advanced search capabilities that allow you can adjust your search to a specific field of work or expand your search to encompass all internships or entry level jobs in the Tucson area. By using these features, you can use this tool to simply and quickly find the job you want and you can be as specific as you want to be. Go ahead, be picky. The search engine will take it and return with something that is just to your liking.

We also mentioned the informative blog's and articles found at CollegeRecruiter.com and with good reason. This vast repository of written media discusses points such as preparing for interviews and planning the success of your career are powerful allies to the newly graduated college student who wants to prepare themselves for the job hunting experience and a successful career so that they can obtain entry level jobs in Tucson or any where else they should choose to go.

There are hundreds of employers in Tucson and other areas that are looking for a new college graduate to come along and fill their open position. By using the tools found at CollegeRecruiter.com you can find and get hired for entry level jobs in Tucson or wherever your dream may take you.

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College graduates from the area of Macomb County, Michigan or similar locals may find themselves wanting to be close to home and the people they have known and been close to but sometimes finding work near your hometown is a major problem. If you find yourself to be unsuccessfully looking for entry level jobs in Macomb County, Michigan or hundreds of other areas, what is it that is holding you back? Is there something you are missing? Perhaps you just haven't found the right way to search for what you want. If this is the case, don't lose hope. CollegeRecruiter.com is here to offer the tools that may be all the help you need.

The most powerful tool offered on the site is the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com which is a tremendous asset to those college graduates who are seeking to start a successful career because it leads you directly into the path of all of the available internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Macomb County, Michigan, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe.

When you use this powerful search tool, you can be certain of the results in finding internships or entry level jobs in the Macomb County, Michigan area. The advanced search functions, allow for further clarification of your exact preferences by allowing you to choose a number of specific parameters such as the location of available entry level positions.

CollegeRecruiter.com also offers educational articles dealing with a variety of subject matters designed to help the new college graduate to prepare themselves for the job hunting experience so that they can obtain entry level jobs in Macomb County, Michigan and elsewhere.

You can find the entry level job in Macomb County, Michigan that you want. Collegerecruiter.com can help.

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Founded on the western shores of the Hudson River in New York and incorporated as a city in the year 1865, Newburgh offers a colorful history boasting such explorers as Henry Hudson and a strong sense of community. Being the perfect place to raise a family and having a strong economic status, Newburgh holds great appeal for many people. If you are among those considering a move to the area, CollegeRecruiter.com is here to help you in finding the entry level jobs in Newburgh or hundreds of other areas, that will insure your success.

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is recognized for its ability to locate internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Newburgh, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. By using the advanced search functions, the college graduate desiring to relocate to the city can find all of the available internships or entry level jobs in the Newburgh area. Just having a knowledge of these opportunities is a great thing in and of itself but being able to further personalize the search according to your own preferences makes this tool all the more useful to college graduates seeking to find a start for their new careers in their chosen field of study.

While the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is a very helpful tool all by itself, the team thought you deserved even more after working so hard to get through the college years. That is why they also offer a variety of educational articles on themes related to your job search, your interviewing skills and how to get and keep entry level jobs in Newburgh and elsewhere. These articles are written in a conversational manner and are very informative, thus making it easy to learn the secrets of success in your new career.

While no one can guarantee that you will find everything you are seeking in Newburgh, the team at CollegeRecruiter.com is working side by side with you to make sure you can find an entry level job in Newburgh that can make for a successful career.

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Originally founded by Dutch colonists, Kingston was a small farming community that later became a larger city in New York while retaining it's rural charms. A pleasant place to live and work, Kingston is appealing to many new college graduates because of the lifestyle and opportunities that exist there. If you are one of these college graduates who can feel the call of the successful career in Kingston, CollegeRecruiter.com is here to help you find entry level jobs in Kingston or hundreds of other areas.

With the power of the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com it is easy to see why the site has become so popular among recent college graduates seeking to find their start in the career world. By using the search capabilities to find internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Kingston, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe, you can customize your search to your own personal preferences. With these advanced search functions, you can find the job you want in the place you want. It is ok to be particular with this tool. This is your career and being specific leads to specific results.

After you have found the job listing you are interested in, take the time to check out the educational materials on the site found in the blog space and articles that touch on topics that are important to the recent college graduate who is now seeking to find a new career so that they can obtain entry level jobs in Kingston or anywhere else that they may feel inclined to go.

Kingston is growing and there is much room for expansion. You can be part of the growth and find your successful career and life in this wonderful community.

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With a powerful economic status, particularly in the fields of agricultural biotechnology and mining, as well as being the largest city in the Saskatchewan region of Canada, Saskatoon has excellent potential to provide career building opportunities for recently graduated college students. Rated as number one in the country of Canada for its water and air quality and offering excellent educational resources including the only university campus in the country to house all five health sciences as well as a teaching hospital, Saskatoon is abundant in opportunity for the new college graduate in both a place to make a home and establish a career. With the growth of the city and its vital industries, entry level jobs in Saskatoon are becoming more abundant as well.

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is your resource for finding the job you want in this ever growing community. By having a quick study of all of the internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Saskatoon, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe, readily available for your perusal, you can get an idea of exactly what the city has to offer in the way of internships or entry level jobs in the Saskatoon area. By further refining your search by keywords or industries, you can find exactly the job you are looking for.

The use of this tool is quite simple and it is highly effective in locating entry level jobs in Saskatoon and elsewhere, but the articles and other informative postings found on the same site are yet another powerful ally in your job seeking experience. By taking the time to glean the information they contain, you are learning the secrets to success in any area of your career no matter where that career may take you.

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For recent college graduates who have attended Albany College in New York's capitol city, they may have noticed the city's major appeal and rich lifestyle. Becoming accustomed to this luxury, you may have decided a career and life in the city of Albany could be very much to your liking. If this is so, you are in luck because the progress and forward momentum of this city is leading to growth in the amount of available entry level jobs in Albany all of the time.

If you are one of the thousands of people who feel an irresistible attachment to this city, why not take the time to look over the listings found on the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com and let it show you how much opportunity exists for you in the availability of internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Albany, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe.

In addition to the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, you will also find extensive educational resources on topics of interest to college graduates seeking to establish their careers. These subjects are more than merely cut and dry facts but are conversational articles that are interesting to read and often incorporate information that the author learned at personal expense during their quest to establish their own careers. By taking the time to read the experiences of others, you learn valuable lessons that are important to your prospective employers who offer entry level jobs in Albany and elsewhere.

With the rich architecture, enticing restaurants, colorful history and amazing cultural events, you could do far worse than settling down with an entry level job in Albany. For those who have felt the call of this city, opportunity is knocking, answer the door.

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Boasting a rich heritage, Savannah is not only the largest city in Chatham county Georgia but it also has the distinction of being the first planned city in the United States of America. Not content to rest on these laurels, the city also boasts a stunning display of architectural magnificence and a forward thinking populace which has spurred the city forward into continued growth and expansion thus creating huge opportunities in the availability of entry level jobs in Savannah and the commercial opportunities that coincides with this growth. If you want to become part of this rapid growth and start a career in the city of Savannah, where can you find a place to start?

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is a very good place to start looking when you want to find all of the internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Savannah, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. Recognized for it's powerful search capabilities, the search tool supplied here is a most powerful asset to the job hunter who has recently graduated college.

In true Southern fashion, CollegeRecruiter.com didn't stop with just a little help in locating the job of your dreams. They took things a few steps further and provided the information that will help you in preparing what you want to say during your interview, what to wear to the interview, how to dress up your resume and how to improve your work habits to make your entry level jobs in Savannah a true success. These tips and pointers come in the form of articles and blog posts on the site that are aimed at the young college graduate who is just starting out in search of success but they contain advice that could be of real value to any job seeker.

Savannah is a welcoming city, full of the world renowned Southern hospitality and charm. When you are ready to make the leap and pursue your dreams of a successful career in a beautiful city, there is an entry level job in Savannah waiting for you.

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If you are a local of Middletown or just considering moving into the area, finding work can be a major priority. If you find yourself looking for entry level jobs in Middletown or any other area, the resources at CollegeRecruiter.com can be a great asset.

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is a powerful tool for finding internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Middletown, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. By using the advanced search functions, you can narrow your search to a specific field of work or expand your scope to encompass all internships or entry level jobs in the Middletown area. With these advanced search functions, you can search by specific keywords, industry types, level of necessary experience, the type of work offered or other parameters such as the date of the posting or the location of available positions.

In addition to the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, CollegeRecruiter.com also offers extensive educational articles upon topics of interest to those seeking to find a new employer. Subjects on matters such as how to prepare for an interview or how to prepare a properly formatted resume help the new job hunter to prepare themselves for the job hunting experience so that they can obtain entry level jobs in Middletown and elsewhere.

The jobs are there. Prospective employers are ready to hire. The resources at College Recruiter.com are there to help you bring it all together in your search for an entry level job in Middletown.

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When looking to gain work experience, many people fail to realize the obvious connection between the entry level job they choose to do today and the career they want. Assuming that any work experience is good, they jump from one job to the next with no visible purpose. If you find yourself among the throngs of people doing this, you may feel unsatisfied with the work you are doing and, at the same time, you may be excluding yourself from further career building opportunities. If you want to get the work experience without selling yourself short, more is needed. Finding something that will compliment your career choice rather than looking like the resume of a hopeless drifter is necessary.

One very effective method of gaining this necessary work experience is conducting a job search for entry level internship opportunities in your chosen field to find something more suited to your needs. Internships are typically supervised training periods that are paid at a slightly lower pay rate to allow the company financial flexibility and breathing room for expenses of extra training and providing solid work experience to the new employee. By using entry level jobs and internships properly, you can quickly make a weak resume into a more powerful and commanding presence when you are ready for your career to move forward.

Employers need workers with the experience that many college graduates just can't provide them. By making use of the internship opportunities available to you, you can get the work experience needed to set yourself apart from the thousands of other resumes they may see.

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When you are seeking to find an entry level accounting job or internship, few places offer the resources available at CollegeRecruiter.com. Designed with the new job seeker in mind, the resources are cleverly outlined in a way that makes getting advice and locating the entry level accounting jobs quite easy.

The blog's section of CollegeRecruiter.com offers eight separate channels of advice and tips on job searching, internships and various other points that are crucial knowledge when planning the path to a successful career.

The articles section, with it's well written and informative pieces on a variety of useful subjects for new job hunters and seasoned veterans alike, will offer educational points and true life anecdotes that can prove very useful in finding entry level accounting jobs and turning them into successful and rewarding careers.

In addition to these resources, there are entry level accounting job and internship location tools found at CollegeRecruiter.com in the form of the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, which offers advanced search capabilities including a job index, search by channel and search by employer links. With this powerful search tool, finding the entry level accounting job that meets your needs perfectly can be very simple.

You are looking for the best entry level accounting job you can find and CollegeRecruiter.com want to help. With CollegeRecruiter.com, you can be ready to face the challenges of the corporate world and find the entry level accounting job or internship you want.

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When you are seeking to find an entry level job or internship, few places offer the vast quantities of information and search tools as the Internet. By putting these resources to good use, you can find your foothold on the corporate ladder and begin working towards a successful career.

The Internet has created a wealth of information and many people are posting their knowledge in small easy to read articles such as the one you are reading now. Known as blog's, they are a quick and efficient way to disperse information or tips and thus lend themselves well to sharing experiences. There are many places to find career related blog's around the Internet, such as CollegeRecruiter.com which offers eight separate channels of advice and tips on job searching, internships and various other career conscious points.

There are also powerful entry level job and internship location tools found on the pages of the Internet such as the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page of CollegeRecruiter.com, which offers advanced search capabilities including a job index, search by channel and search by employer links. Internship job posting boards are also abundant and offer internship opportunities in a variety of career fields.

Within a few moments of logging on to the Internet, one can generally find hundreds of opportunities for entry level jobs or internships within their chosen field and with the ease of access to these powerful tools, the search for a foothold on the career building ladder in the form of an entry level job or internship has become much easier.

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When you are seeking to find an entry level job or internship, few places offer the functionality of CollegeRecruiter.com. Designed with the college student in mind, the resources are cleverly outlined in a way that makes getting advice and locating the entry level job or internship in your field very simple.

The blog's section of CollegeRecruiter.com offers eight separate channels of advice and tips on job searching, internships and various other points that are crucial to the college student who is preparing to start out on their chosen path to a career.

There is also an articles section with well written and informative pieces on subjects that will help new job hunters and seasoned veterans in finding entry level jobs and turning them into successful and rewarding careers.

In addition to these resources, there are also powerful entry level job and internship location tools found at CollegeRecruiter.com in the form of the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, which offers advanced search capabilities including a job index, search by channel and search by employer links, and the Internship Job Postings, which include many notable internship opportunities in a variety of career fields.

By availing yourself of these resources and tools, you can go from being a college student wondering what happens next to being a college student in charge of your corporate climb. With CollegeRecruiter.com, you can be ready to face the challenges of the corporate world and find the entry level job or internship and the successful career you want.

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For those seeking a career in the computer programming field, finding the first position can be difficult. In a field with such a high degree of competition and flux, companies tend to look for proven track records of performance before they are willing to extend an offer of employment and the creation of such a track record is difficult to obtain outside of the workplace leaving many stuck in the revolving door of experience being necessary but unattainable.

Fortunately, entry level computer programming jobs are still available with many major corporations as can be seen by referencing the entry level job finding resources found in such places as CollegeRecruiter.com. Through these portals you can find hundreds of well paid entry level jobs, along with paid and unpaid internships in the computer programming industry. With a little research and time, you could find the entry level computer programming job or internship that is right for you.

When you find an entry level computer programming job you are interested in, make use of the provided contact information and forward your resume to the prospective employer. Enclose a sample or two of your work and letters of recommendation by others in the industry and you have went a long way towards getting your first chance at the entry level computer programming job of your dreams. By availing yourself of the tools available at CollegeRecruiter.com, you can land the entry level computer programming job or internship that will start you down the path towards your successful career in the computer programming industry.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on March 24, 2008 at 1:06 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

With the advent of the Internet, a new trend began. The world became a smaller place and people from all over the world were able to associate with each other like never before. As networking sites cropped up, people began to group together according to their own interests or causes and, eventually, by careers. For the young job hunter today, the Internet is a powerful ally.

By joining a network with others who share the same goals or interests, all can profit from the others experiences. Thankfully, there are many wise, former job hunters who now have high paying careers that are willing to share their advice and experiences with others. By utilizing a network, you can learn the pitfalls others encountered while looking for an entry level job or internships, including scams or less than desirable circumstances. You can also gain helpful instruction on what to expect in an interview or leads on what corporations in your area are offering the highest paying entry level jobs.

Additionally, many of those who successfully climbed the ladder of corporate success are not just willing to share their secrets of successfully obtaining entry level jobs but are also willing to give young job seekers a start of their own by providing entry level jobs and internship opportunities within their corporations.

The Internet is a powerful tool for bringing people closer together. Use its networking capabilities wisely and you may find yourself the recipient of a wonderful entry level job. Then you too can be among the numbers of those who have networked their way to the top of the corporate ladder.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on March 24, 2008 at 12:14 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

In a economic society where businesses constantly strive to be at the top of their game and experience seems to be one of the all important factors in deciding who is worthy and who is not, it may seem puzzling that anyone would dare to offer an internship position. In actuality though, internships not only make sense for the intern, they are a financially sound decision for the corporation as well. In this post, we briefly discus the reasons for this statement.

Cost effective - Like it or not, the business world works on a system of checks and balances. We spend money on research and development and we get a more valuable product that makes us more money. By offering internships, corporations are making an investment in their future. They are spending their money to train the intern and develop a sense of loyalty to their corporation with the gamble that the intern may or may not produce the result they want to see. Because they are assuming this risk, they often offer a lowered pay rate or even unpaid internships which allows them to cover the odds for those who will not meet their expectations. By spending the money to train and develop an intern, they save money they would have to pay hiring higher level executives and employees away from competitors.

Loyalty - If some one does something nice for you, what is your typical response? Most of us say thank you or even try to return the favor. Corporations who offer internships are counting on that facet of our personalities. By offering us a start when others have turned us away, corporations have given us a helping hand. They know not everyone will return the favor with continued loyalty to their corporation but they bank on the larger number of interns doing so.

Public Image - As the popular saying goes, Image is everything. Corporations know this as well and if they can make themselves look good in the eyes of John Q. Public, they are going to jump at the chance. Offering internships to college students and recent graduates makes the recipient very happy. They are quick to tell their friends, their family, and the rest of the world about their good fortune. Guess who's image just climbed a notch in the publics eyes? If the internship offered is in support of a common cause, it is that much better.

These are just a few of the reasons corporations offer internships. By understanding why they make these internship offers, you can place yourself more strategically to be on the receiving end.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on March 23, 2008 at 10:31 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

"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.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on March 23, 2008 at 9:47 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

For 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.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on March 23, 2008 at 9:25 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

While unpaid internships are sometimes overlooked due to their obvious fiscal limitations there are some great reasons to consider taking them on. One of the major benefits that internships offer is the opportunity to gain valuable work experience but there is another point that many people never factor into the experience. That point is the social network one gains while working in an internship position.

As a wise man once said, " It's not what you know, but who you know, that's important." This axiom holds true in the business world as well. People are valued by not only their education and experience but by their familiarity and for the young post graduate who is looking for their first entry level job, being able to drop a few names, to use the vernacular, is definitely going to be doing yourself a favor. So how do you build a useful social network?

The first thing you should do is keep your options open. When applying for internships, pick several good ones from the various listings, such as the Internship Job Posting list at CollegeRecruiter.com, and pick the one that will offer you the best package for your needs.

Try to keep your internships with well known names. Larger corporations tend to offer more clout when they are added to your resume because other business owners respect success among their ranks. They know when another company has done well and this is credited to everyone who had a part in this success. If you can equate your name with a major corporation that has exhibited success, you have made yourself more valuable in the eyes of prospective employers.

Join the popular cause. If your internship can't be served with a large corporate name, at least make it with a popular cause. Volunteer work for organizations that do something to improve humanity or the environment are very good causes because everyone can relate to these issues. Try to avoid political causes unless this is the direction you are going with your career because not all prospective employers are going to share your political sentiments.

By improving your social network during internships, you can improve your chances of success in your later career. With these pointers, internship networking is a simple method of insuring your future.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on March 22, 2008 at 10:54 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

When you are finishing out your academic studies, you will no doubt hear many people talking about entering upon an unpaid internship over the course of summer breaks or similar times. Facing huge debts to pay for your education and living expenses, you might be puzzled as to why anyone would agree to work and not receive a pay check. No, your friends haven't lost their minds and they are most likely not in any better financial shape than you are. In this article, we will discuss the various reasons why unpaid internships make good sense for those seeking to further their careers.

Experience - Almost every employer is seeking a worker who has at least some measure of on the job experience. Even though you may be more skilled or have better qualifications for a certain entry level job, the odds are the person with more experience will be taking it home. Unpaid internships help with this because an employers takes the chance on recruiting you and provides you with work experience that can be used further down the line.

Training - Everyone who has ever tried to assemble a child's toy or a new computer desk with the help of the manufacturers printed instructions knows one thing: Reading and doing are two very different things. Your college education is valuable to be certain, but, until you actually have hands on experience you are still largely in the dark. Unpaid internships provide the extra training you can't receive in schooling atmospheres.

Aesthetics - Let's face it. Your resume is your face in the business world. Internships can be the little bits of cosmetic appeal that make your resume look even better. Since many internships involve charitable organizations or large corporations, having these names on your resume adds the appeal of eye candy in the form of familiar names and causes.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on March 21, 2008 at 11:25 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

As you move forward into the workforce after college, the reality of the work force can sometimes come as a slap in the face. Most of us entered college because it has been drilled into our very being that good jobs and financial success require a college education. In the world of twenty years ago, this was true but today's work force is so saturated with college graduates that more than academic knowledge is required. Today's employers want to know that they aren't throwing their money away on an untested employee. Instead, they want those workers who can display a solid background of work experience.

If you find yourself newly thrust into the work force, internship opportunities in your chosen field provide an excellent option for gaining valuable work experience. These internships are supervised training positions where you can receive a level of training that goes beyond mere academic knowledge, sometimes referred to as on the job training. While internships are usually paid at a slightly lower scale than that of typical employees, the extensive training and work experience gained can do much to further your career.

Employers benefit from the internship equation as well by risking less of their capital by offering internships thus making it a wise financial decision for the corporation. By utilizing internships, large corporations can be certain of getting the top college performers thus allowing them to obtain new talent while minimizing their financial risks in hiring a worker who is new to the work force.

Employers are seeking experienced workers. As a college graduate, you want to get started in cultivating your career and putting your academic studies to work. By availing yourself of the internship opportunities available in your field, you can get the training and work experience necessary to find work in today's market.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on March 20, 2008 at 9:37 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

With the work force becoming saturated with college educated job seekers, more than good grades, a new suit and a set of credentials are needed to make the move from an academic knowledge to gainful employment in the career field of your choosing. A conundrum has developed in the fact that employers want to hire workers with experience but an individual who is new to the work force cannot acquire this work experience without working. If you have found yourself trapped within this cycle, what can you do to gain the experience you need to move from college and into a career?

One very effective method of gaining this necessary work experience is the use of internship opportunities in your chosen field. Internships are typically supervised training periods, sometimes referred to as on the job training, that are paid at a slightly lower scale in exchange for the further training and work experience gained.

Internships offer employers the chance to hire college educated workers at a lower pay rate thus making it a fiscally responsible move for the corporation. Internships are also a way for large corporations to insure that they have their pick of the cream of the college crop while not putting themselves under serious financial obligations for an untested worker.

Employers want experienced workers. As a college graduate, you want to begin your career. By making use of the internship opportunities available in your chosen field, you can get the work experience needed to land the job you want.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on March 20, 2008 at 9:29 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

While an internship is a great opportunity for college students and graduates to gain experience in a field of interest, it can also be a springboard to find an entry level job. Katharine Hansen describes one example of how a summer intern used a proactive approach to create a job opportunity for himself. This approach is just one among several strategies that can help you go from an intern to an employee. Here are others offered by Hansen:

• Intern with a company you wouldn't mind working for
• Fit in with the company culture
• Work hard
• Watch your every move on the job
• Be the best worker you can be, and treat others the way you want to be treated
• Look for additional assignments
• Do well in school to impress employers
• Have a good attitude and a desire to learn
• Develop your skills
• Be creative
• Track your contributions and accomplishments
• Be a team player
• Ask for feedback on your performance as an intern
• Ask about a permanent job opportunity
• Network
• Find a mentor
• To move from an internship into an entry level job, stay in touch, and be persistent

Source: http://www.quintcareers.com/turning_internship_to_job.html

Posted by William F on March 19, 2008 at 12:34 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

It seems that most of today's college students understand how important an internship is on the path to finding an entry level job that can lead to a career. A recent study reports that nearly 9 out of 10 college graduates finished at least one internship. You can see why more college students and graduates value these opportunities due to the concern of employers looking for work experience from their potential employees. Once you have taken the steps to find an internship, how can you fully take advantage of it? Randall Hansen offers 12 tips not only to a successful internship but also a successful career.

Continue reading "Taking Full Advantage of an Internship" »

Posted by William F on March 19, 2008 at 11:59 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Internships are a great opportunity for college students and graduates to learn about a particular field of interest. With most employers looking to find the most qualified workers, it doesn't hurt to have real life experiences similar to the workforce, especially for entry level job candidates. So, how do you find the right internship for you? It's a three-step process according to Randall Hansen: determine your internship goals, prepare/polish your job search skills, and find/track down internship sources.

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Posted by William F on March 19, 2008 at 10:48 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

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!

Posted by Tori S. on March 7, 2008 at 12:17 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

It's very common to scroll down an employment opportunity and discover that they want a sample of your work. This is especially common in internship job postings. The reason employers want to see your work is because it gives them an idea of what you have accomplished, and how they can help you improve in your field. For example, journalism internships often ask for a few writing samples. If you have worked at your student newspaper, then save some of the articles you have written and submit those with your application. The same thing applies to an art student. Keep any project that you think demonstrates your ability as an artist and add it to your portfolio.

The key thing is to keep work that you are proud of, and resembles who you are. The work should be your best, since the employer will only see you on paper, before deciding if you should get an interview or not. Since you know that you will most likely be asked for a sample of your work sometime in the future, use that as motivation to do well in your classes or your current job right now.

Once you have a few samples together, you can start to put together a portfolio of all your work. This can include any project you are proud of, certificates of achievement, etc. Then, if you are asked for a sample, you can dig it out and give the employer exactly what they are looking for. Remember that your samples should be related to the career path you want to be on. Always double check to make sure your material is relevant to the position you are applying for.

Posted by Tori S. on March 1, 2008 at 1:23 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you are a college student looking for a career in fields such as preliminary engineering, environmental and hydraulics, construction, or traffic, you might consider an engineering internship with The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Perhaps your interests, education, and background will take you to a promising career in engineering. WSDOT's Transportation Engineering Internships last three years, where each year, an intern's responsibilities increase.

Transportation Engineer interns qualify for a variety of benefits including:

• Summer work experience in engineering
• Opportunities to work during the winter and spring break to obtain experience in engineering
• Job rotation opportunities
• Various leave opportunities
• Dependent care assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Deferred compensation plans
• Training and educational benefits program
• Paid holidays
• Commute Trip Reduction incentives
• Flexible work hours
• Credit union membership
• Group rate auto and homeowners insurance

Source: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Employment/Students/Internships.htm

Posted by William F on February 28, 2008 at 10:05 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Here is some more information about the Diversity Internships offered by The Student Conservation Association.

This diversity internship program's purpose is to provide mentorship and career guidance to people that are traditionally underrepresented in conservation fields. It allows you to establish a supportive connection with others in the internship and the SCA staff. A professional orientation is done three times a year by SCA. Also, the diversity program students are given an e-mail address and program representative.

What do Diversity Interns do?

These diversity internships are literally diverse. Some include wildlife, computer science, environmental education, public relations, and photography. Interns can send out a printed listing to give you an idea of the type of diversity offered. When time allows, they post current diversity internships online, but normally requests are not received until they need to be filled. As a result, these internships may not be advertised for a long time.

Posted by William F on February 22, 2008 at 11:29 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

This is a follow-up entry to Diversity Internships offered by The Student Conservation Assocation (SCA). The different types of Diversity Internships (as of January 2003) are below:

Continue reading "SCA: Types of Diversity Internships" »

Posted by William F on February 22, 2008 at 10:56 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

You won't find a perfect internship. It is important to figure out which one matches your career goals, and then take the initiative to turn that internship into an experience that will attract future employers.

Take It or Leave It?

What potential value does each particular internship offer, especially when you're still weighing your options. Consider all kinds of criteria like pay, if that's a priority. College and university career services professionals want you to think about three key questions:

Continue reading "Which Internship is Best for You?" »

Posted by William F on February 22, 2008 at 10:11 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

It seems that many students are unaware of the internships available to them, and when they finally do, the deadline has passed. That is why it's important to stay informed constantly so that you can apply early and have options.

If you are looking for a summer internship, it is good to start your searching in January or February, and for some, it's as early as the fall. The best place to start your search is through a college career service office. If you don't have this option, you can research organizations have an interest in, and then see if they offer an internship for the time you are looking for. Sometimes employers do not post these on their website, so you may want to email someone and ask them if they have an available position. If they don't, you could suggest doing an unpaid internship for them. Be sure you create a proper internship proposal first, in order to show your interest and what you could bring to their company.

The advantage of starting your search early is that you will have more options and more time to search through the piles of internships that are available. The extra time will also help you polish your resume and write a cover letter specifically aimed at the position you are applying for. Also, you won't feel pressured to turn in everything within a week of finding out about the internship. Be sure to edit your materials before they are turned in. Remember, you want the company to find a reason to interview you, so sell yourself really well on your resume and cover letter.

Once you have completed any interviews, be sure to send a thank you letter to the person you interviewed with. And if you are offered several internships but can only take one of them, be sure to send a letter of denial to the companies you are not going to work for so they can find another candidate for the position. They will remember the respect you showed them if you choose to apply for an internship with them later on.

Posted by Tori S. on February 19, 2008 at 1:16 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Many college students are not sure where to look for an internship. But the answer might be right in front of their eyes. Several students find entry-level jobs by interviewing with employers through their school's career service center, or just by speaking with fellow students and professors.

It's easy to create a networking list, a list of people you think might be able to help you get an internship or job. Start by writing down the professors you have had, especially the ones related to your future career goals. Next, think about the students in your class. I'm sure there is someone who has experience in internships and is willing to tell you about it. Maybe you'll even become interested in the position they had and want to apply for it for an upcoming semester. Just by going to these two sources, you already have several contacts who can give you information and resources about internships and jobs in your field.

Another useful source is going to Career Services. The people who work there are trained to help you search for internships, and they also give out great pointers for resumes, interviews, etc. Many hold career fairs throughout the year, which is a great opportunity to network with potential employers.

Also to add to your networking list are previous employers. Although your job may not have any relation to the career you hope to have one day, they may know someone who is involved in that type of work. Besides, they can be a great reference to use in an interview. The more experience with people that you have, the more people you will have on your networking list. Even consider some of your family members and what they do for a living. One of them might be able to connect you with the right group of people.

When you utilize your networking list, you are bound to gain a lot of information about the work you are interested in and how you can get involved in an internship or job. Don't be afraid to schedule a meeting with a professor to talk about opportunities in the field. They'll probably be more than willing to help you out, and if you get to know them well enough, you can add them as a reference as well.

Posted by Tori S. on February 17, 2008 at 4:21 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

H. Frederick Sweitzer and Mary A. King developed five steps that students usually experience during an entry-level internship in their book, The Successful Internship.

1. Anticipation- In this stage, students are beginning the internship with excitement and some anxiety. They may worry that they are not prepared for the internship or worry about fitting in. Students should try to check with their supervisor to find out what to expect and to check if their assumptions are correct. Discussing learning objectives with the supervisor can also help.

2. Disillusionment- Excitement wears off, and students might feel some disappointment about the "real world". Sometimes students discover that the world of work is very different from what they are used to in school. They might be disappointed to find that their supervisor has other responsibilities besides supervising them.

3. Confrontation- Facing disillusionment may be difficult, but can help students grow. Students may have to re-examine their goals and expectations. Comparing the internship description and/or the learning goals with reality may help as a reality check. Interpersonal issues should be discussed.

4. Competence- Morale increases. Students feel more professional. There is increased productivity. Students can ask for higher level tasks; they feel more like a part of the organization.

5. Culmination- At the end of the entry-level internship, students may feel pride in their accomplishments, as well as sadness upon ending the work experience. There may be some guilt at not having accomplished more, or because the project students have worked on may not continue once they leave. Talking with the supervisor may help with these feelings.

Posted by William F on February 16, 2008 at 1:34 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Some of the benefits offered by an internship may be instruction and mentorship; work experience and networking opportunities; and a verbal or written letter of reference. It is said by The National Association of Colleges and Employers that students who participate in an entry-level internship enhance their starting salary. Employers may carefully consider what benefits they can offer and describe them when posting the internship. However, any applicant needs to research or ask questions about the position.

As with a permanent job, the hiring process for an internship is equally important. The job description should provide detailed information concerning the position, background information, expectations, benefits, and the application process. It should request a resume and cover letter, or provide an application. Both the interview and reference check are important as well. To avoid any conflict of interest with a potential employer, keep the lines of communication open and honest. Some colleges want students and employers to complete a "learning contract", which describes what students will learn in the entry-level internship to prevent any misunderstanding.

Posted by William F on February 16, 2008 at 10:45 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

It's time to sign up for next semester's classes and you really dread waking up for an 8 a.m. class, so you search for a later class. No big deal right? Well, maybe not your first year, but if you plan on landing an entry-level job in the future, you may want to consider fitting an internship into your schedule. Here's how:

The first thing you will want to do is find an internship that interests you. It is important that you research the company and see what their office hours are, because most work will be done before 5 or 6 o'clock. Once you complete your research, you should determine how many credit hours you need to take the next semester. Next, you should try and schedule your classes to be placed in either the morning or afternoon with no big gaps in-between. If you do place big gaps, then you will have less time to work, and normally the company you will be interning for would like you there 10-20 hours a week during the semester. Be sure to give yourself time for a lunch break so you feel energized at your internship.

Here is an example of a student wanting to intern with a company that is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Let's say the company asks you to work 15 hours during the week and you need to take 15 credit hours during the semester.

Monday: Class 9-10, 10-11, 11-12; Lunch from 12-1 (You can then be at your internship by 1 or 1:30 and have 3 1/2 to 4 hours to work)
Tuesday: Class 9:30-11, 11-12:30, Lunch until 1:30 (You can now be at your internship at 1:30 and have 3 1/2 hours to work)
Repeat your Monday schedule for Wednesday and Friday. Repeat your Tuesday schedule for Thursday. When you add up your available work hours you have about 19 hours available to work.

If you absolutely cannot fit an internship into your semester, then look for available internships in your hometown over the summer. Be sure to check out collegerecruiter.com's internship page!

Posted by Tori S. on February 15, 2008 at 3:20 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Here are a few questions as it relates to diversity internships offered by The Student Conservation Association:

What are diversity internships?- Diversity internshipsare internships created by the SCA that are meant to increase opportunities for minorities and people who are disabled to explore conservation careers. They compose an estimate of 100 of SCA's 2000 annual internshipopportunities. Participants are involved in fun and challenging work and service opportunities in over 50 different disciplines in national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other resource management agencies.

SCA's diversity internships usually last from 12-15 weeks and are scheduled during the fall, spring, and summer semesters; these internships are full-time. A lot of students leave their home or school and visit the work site in advance. There are a limited number of six months to year long internships.

Continue reading "Diversity Internships" »

Posted by William F on February 15, 2008 at 12:31 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

It wasn't long ago that I was sitting in sociology class, listening to my professor discuss careers and how to land a good entry-level job. He said the key to landing a good starting position is to participate in more than one internship, but preferably at least three.

When you go into an interview and an employer asks you what kind of experience you have, those internships will come in handy. Here's the reason: if you have one internship, then the odds are that you only have experience in a certain type of work. Let's say you are a communication major and you take part in a fundraising internship. What if you decide that you would like to work at a public relations agency after you graduate? If you only participated in this one internship, then you may not get the job because your experience is irrelevant.

But let's say you got another internship in public relations after your fundraising internship. You now have more experience in the field and you also have extra knowledge that can help you build other skills useful in your career. The odds of you getting the job are much higher now because you are more competitive in the workforce. You may even get a higher paid starting position because of the extra effort you made during your college years. Besides, two to three internships looks great on your resume.

Internships are available in any field you want, you just have to be willing to search and apply for them. In fact, some companies may not even post an opening, but if you show interest in their business and are willing to work for no money, you may land yourself an internship. One thing is for sure, the payoff is great, even though you may not earn a paycheck.

Posted by Tori S. on February 14, 2008 at 2:05 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Many corporations like to have students with internships earn academic credit from their college or university in connection with their unpaid entry-level internships to demonstrate the position as a learning experience instead of simply unpaid work. To earn credit for the internship, students usually are required to have it approved by a professor at their school; normally, a professor will not give college credit for an internship if more than 50% of it is administrative work or telemarketing/"cold calling". This is an additional protection to prevent students from being used as "free labor".

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Posted by William F on February 14, 2008 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

There has been criticism of unpaid entry-level internships for helping to divide classes of people by increasing career opportunities for those coming from families who are able to support them, while they work for no pay. They (unpaid internships) have also been blamed for decreasing salaries. Some support of unpaid internships does exist, however. Certain employers believe these positions educate students and give back to the community as opposed to exploiting free labor. "Glamorous" industries such as fashion, sports, and entertainment cause employers' need for internships to be replaced by the vast number of students willing to work for free just to enter these markets. Students with unpaid entry-level internships are allowed certain protections under U.S. labor laws and by the college faculty:

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Posted by William F on February 14, 2008 at 11:02 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

In North America, an intern is referred to as someone who works in a position temporarily with a primary focus on education as opposed to employment, almost like an apprenticeship. intern are made up of college or university students, or other young adults. Adults who want to develop skills for a different career in the future can also be interns.

Entry-level interns are paid, unpaid, or partially paid (as a stipend). The most common fields for paid internships include the medical, science, engineering, business (especially accounting and finance), technology, and advertising areas. Internship opportunities are made accessible from businesses, government departments, nonprofit groups, and organizations. These positions are either part-time or full-time; usually, they're part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. An average Entry-level internship last from 6 to 12 weeks, but could be shorter or longer. In the United Kingdom, an internship is termed "work experience" and is put together by a school or college.

Posted by William F on February 14, 2008 at 10:23 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Internships are essential to getting the experience you need to start your career. If someone would have told me that almost every job prefers that you have done an intern I would have started interning my sophomore year. Most internship's are non-paid and sometimes very tedious. However, the outcome in the end is that you'll have experience in your corner when its time to knock out those interviews. One thing to keep in mind is make sure you're getting the most out of your internship. It's okay to get coffee, file a few papers, and lick some envelopes. However, make sure you are letting the employer know that you are there to learn. I actually knew a person who done all of those things and more. One day her boss' cat had gotten scared to death and ran under a car not wanting to come out. Therefore, she called upon her loyal intern on her day off to come and rescue the cat. She came of course, crawled almost all the way under the car becoming covered with oil and dirt and saved the cat. The next day at the office her boss announced to everyone that she was the new Production Assistant. Although that would be great if that could happen to everybody but chances are very slim to none. Therefore, shadow someone at the company who is in a position that you someday hope to be in. Ask if you could even try some of the hands-on skills to help you build the proficiency you need to perform in your career because thats where all of the experience will come from.

Posted by srenwick on February 14, 2008 at 10:05 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

An internship is a pre-professional work experience that gives students, recent graduates, and those wanting to change careers a chance to gain experience in a particular career field. Students benefit from internships by adding it to their academic courses, and may even earn college credit. Recent graduates and potential career changers see an internships as a way to try a new job without making a long-term commitment. To find internship listings, visit your school's Career Services or Internship Programs Office when you return to campus or go through their online resources before classes start. The office will guide you to internship designed for students from your college.

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Posted by William F on February 13, 2008 at 10:30 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

A college education is an opportunity for students to find the time to discover a career path and develop the tools required for success in the real world. Not only are college students trying to find themselves, but they are facing an intense, competitive job market where future college graduates are doing what is possible to build their resumes and increase their marketability. Besides making good grades in school, a college student can do other things to be recognized by potential employers. Students can participate in campus-sponsored clubs and organizations, do volunteer work, or hold part-time jobs. Perhaps the best real world experience for a college student, however, is an internship.

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Posted by William F on February 13, 2008 at 10:09 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Internships Provide Relevant Work Experience

Internships are work-related, educational experiences that give students, new graduates, and career changers an opportunity to gain important knowledge and skills in a particular career field. As a career builder, Internships are a chance to be exposed to various career fields of interest without making a long-term commitment. There are several resources available for obtaining an internship including: internship online databases, books such as the Internship Bible, classified ads, networking with professionals and alumni from your college, etc.

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Posted by William F on February 13, 2008 at 9:37 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

There are a variety of resources available to help you find an internship. Some examples include networking, attending career fairs, searching for internship listings online; also you can find potential employers in the classified ads, your local Chamber of Commerce, or the phone book as ways to start your internship search. Getting an internship calls for some research and planning in order to find good opportunities, but the outcome is worth the effort.

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Posted by William F on February 13, 2008 at 9:06 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

School is over and it is time to grow up. If only it were that easy. Each year thousands of kids take the leap into becoming adults. Fortunately, many students have the help of internships and quality career service departments. Others are left to fend for themselves.
The search for that first job is a long, strenuous, and unrewarding journey. There are so many rejections and even worse, so many employers who just don't think enough of you to formally reject you.
So, where is one to start? Most career sites are not very helpful. It costs an employer a lot of money to post a want ad on careerbuilder.com. An easy tip is to look directly on employer's websites. Use search engines to your advantage and find companies located near you. Look at their job openings (which are posted on just about every website, many near the bottom).
Another valuable tip is to not look down on internships. They may seem meaningless, but many entry level jobs are looking for a candidate with 2 or more years of experience. It may not seem fair, but internships help level the playing field. Stay positive and work at it. Keep in mind that something will come up. It may take time, or you may get lucky right off the bat.

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"I'm sorry but we're looking for someone who has a little more experience." This is the famous line that I hear time and time again from, what it seems like, every interviewer. What makes this line a really bad choice of words for an interviewer to say, is that the job is actually entry-level. I know I may not have more of a professional experience in my field but I feel that extra curriculum activities really help to enhance skills. It's bad enough that most salaries for entry-level positions aren't much but to be turned down for not having enough experience for an entry-level job seems ironic. What does that leave to learn in an entry-level position if you already have the experience? I thought that going for an entry-level position meant that you take what little you learned (and your degree) and apply new skills to help build and strengthen them. Or maybe I'm looking in the wrong direction of where I'm supposed to get this experience. It would take good advice and motivation to make an individual want to strive and get the experience, which, would potentially come from parents, family, friends, or school. I went to Mansfield University of PA, where getting permission to go on an internship was harder than actually going to the internship interview. It wasn't really put into student's heads that you must go out and get an internship because employers are looking for workers with experience. What was actually pressured to students was to get involved in campus activities to have that hands-on experience. This is easy enough for anyone to join and make full use of what they had access to. In my opinion, being involved in activities that related to your field, should count as some kind of experience. Or maybe I could be wrong. Should getting involved be considered as preparation for an intern or preparation for an entry-level position? Also what is the big difference between an internship and entry-level besides the pay? Please someone help me to differentiate and receive an entry-level position.

Posted by srenwick on February 6, 2008 at 8:50 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Here are a few tips for searching for an internship:

When it comes to searching for one, look for one that relates to what you want to do in the near future. Majors are sometimes broad, and internships can help you narrow down career choices.

Take an inventory of your skills that you have, the ones that are your favorite, and ones you would like to use on a regular basis, and use those tools as a guide to look for internships.

Think of working environments you like. Do you prefer calm, stable working environments, or hectic, unpredictable yet exciting working environments?

Location, location, location. If it is a summer internship, will you have to relocate for the summer to work there? Is housing available? Will you have to pay for housing and other expenses? Will you have transportation? If it is during the semester and you will be in school as well, think of your schedule and try your best not to overload yourself. If you are going to be working 15-20 hours a week, factor that into consideration when searching for an internship. Also consider distance if you will be going to an internship straight from class. You don't want to take 2-3 classes in one day, then head to an internship location that is more than 45 minutes away without giving yourself enough time to catch your breath!

Have multiple copies of your updated resume, look at them several times before posting them or turning them in. Make sure they are relevant and tailored to each position.

Do your homework! Research the companies you are considering, know everything there is to know about them, and what your role would look like.

Once you get a call and an interview...GOOD LUCK!

Posted by dhawkins on February 5, 2008 at 11:07 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If your job search hasn't produced any results, it may be because your resume blends in with all the others. So what are some simple things you can do to give your resume a much needed boost? Broaden your experience and expand your skill base.

First, most office jobs require a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access. Your resume must communicate this. If you are at all unsure how to navagate these programs, it is easy and free to learn at http://office.microsoft.com. Just select the program you want to learn under the 'products' tab, go to 'help and how to,' and access free demos.

Next, expand your internet skills. If you are unsure how to create a website, Kaplan and other universities offer internet courses for certification in internet and web page development. If you are already knowledgeable of these areas, create a professional website advertising yourself. This skill will impress employers in all fields.

Finally, find extra work that will add to your resume. If you are having trouble finding the job you want, try working for a non-profit organization. Many offer paid internships and temporary jobs. These jobs communicate goodwill and drive to employers while earning you income. A friend of mine had been job-hunting for over nine months when she took on a recruiter. He helped her find a temporary position with the Breast Cancer Foundation, and almost immediately upon completion she found a job with Motorola in her field.

These steps take minimal effort yet will give your resume that something extra needed to secure an interview with your employer of choice.

Posted by lweddle on February 5, 2008 at 11:44 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

The first couple of months of the year are the best time to begin preparing for summer internships. This week, I'll be sharing tips that have helped me get a jump on the competition and find the ideal position.

Determine Your Availability Now

You will need to pick and choose your battles. How important is your summer vacation? Will you be traveling? The sooner you can arrange your travel, the sooner you can give employers the "heads up" they will need to make decisions about your schedule. Confirming specific dates will show that you are organized and plan ahead.

Will you be available if the internship requires you to relocate? You will need to specifically state in your cover letter that you will be relocating for the internship. Don't expect the employer to pay your relocation costs. Instead, narrow your internship choices to locations where you feel you could afford to move. Make sure to budget enough money for rent and deposit, utilities, and groceries for at least the first month. If this will be a paid internship, these ongoing monthly costs will factor into your decision about accepting the internship. The fact that you are paying your own relocation costs and have an idea of your monthly expenses will illustrate to potential employers that you smart and insightful. It will also give you the bargaining power to ask for appopriate compensation to finance your summer experience.

Posted by John H on January 29, 2008 at 10:10 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

There are many key components that are involved when preparing yourself for a successful interview. Researching the company and finding out what their mission is and corresponding their goals to your own will help you to understand and think about why you want to be a part of their success and growth. When you have researched enough and answered this question alone, you will have tackled the stereotypical interview question, "Why would you be a good fit here with us"? Also, knowing about the company can help to establish ethos with the interviewer, especially if you can relay a certain fun fact about something that the company has contributed to, and relate it to the question at hand with positive reinforcement and personal satisfaction.

Confidence and personableness is also very attractive in an interview. Your hand shake, eye contact, and body language can make or break whether you get the job without even saying a word. Interviewers like to see someone who can hold their own by having a stacked resume, but also someone who is able to express themselves in an inviting, honest, and down to earth manner. Interviewers try to piece together two parts to a whole when interviewing. On one hand, they look at the tech saavy skills that sets you apart from the rest of the applicants, and on the other, they look at how your identity, confidence, and personality might fit in with the rest of the "team".

Interpersonal communication and feedback between both parties is essential for a successful interview. Always have a few questions on hand to ask the interviewer, so that he or she may engage themselves as well. This is a great way to shift the power and keep them on their toes.

Posted by hstowell on January 22, 2008 at 9:21 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

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Today was my first day at my new internship with Kid's Company and I was formally introduced to everyone in the office. I work with mostly women but a few men. The women are all in positions of power and the men are volunteers, which is the opposite of what one might expect.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on January 8, 2008 at 1:41 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

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In today's global economy it has become increasingly difficult to get a job upon graduation from college. Furthermore, many people are opting not to go to graduate school because of the tremendous amount of debt that they will be put in and forced to repay.

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What is it like to be an intern? Is it always a rewarding opportunity? In this article, I will be discussing what my experience as an intern was like.

Being an intern was an interesting experience.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on October 12, 2007 at 10:14 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Make Sure You're Getting a Learning Experience and Not Just a Job

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At some point along the way, many college students supplement their classroom learning with internships. An internship is a way to gain practical, real world experience in the field you are studying, and maybe even earn a little money, college credit or both.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on October 9, 2007 at 2:55 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

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My first day of internship with the 14^th Circuit Court Judge Facemire was the first time I had ever set foot in a courtroom. The tall ceiling and hard benches were my home for the month of May and the people I'd only seen from around the community would become my friends.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on October 5, 2007 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

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As a college student, I have had some success obtaining internships in my desired field of study which is law. On a college university campus there are a lot of ways of finding out about internships.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on September 26, 2007 at 11:15 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

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Every summer many college students look to get their foot in the door in the corporate world, or various other occupations. Many don't have a robust resume to have companies knocking down their doors to hire them though.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on September 26, 2007 at 10:01 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

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Jamie Fedorko's book, "The Intern Files", should be your guide to the internship world whether you currently have an internship or are planning to get one in the future. It provides all the information you need to know about searching for your internship, things you need to know while working, and what to do when your internship ends.

Fedorko uses his wisdom and sense of humor throughout the book.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on September 25, 2007 at 1:12 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

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Whether you write as a freelance professional, write blogs or even write for Associated Content, have you ever thought about writing for television? For many writers, especially those on Associated Content, there is an underlying passion to tell a story.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on September 25, 2007 at 1:05 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

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In today's cut throat world breaking into any industry is a slow, hard process. Whether you're a budding writer or lawyer nobody wants to touch you unless you have experience. And therein lies the catch-22 of finding your first job.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on September 24, 2007 at 3:56 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

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As with law students, future consultants may want to get their feet wet by applying for summer internships with consulting firms. This is a great way to learn the ropes and to determine what you like and dislike about a firm's practices.

This is also a valuable tool for business majors who are unsure which direction they want to head upon graduation.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on September 24, 2007 at 11:03 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

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So you want to intern in Berlin. Maybe you've been taking German all through college, and want to be able to practice it. And after all, Berlin is an exciting city for students. Maybe you just want to live in a foreign country - and trust me, there are many reasons for wanting to do that, and think the best way to convince your parents to let you is by interning as well.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on September 24, 2007 at 10:59 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

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Internships are becomingly increasingly popular with college students. It's not hard to see why. Not only do they provide students with an opportunity to get hands-on experience in a particular field, they also make them more attractive job candidates (once they're actually out there looking for a job).

Most internships (which tend to be unpaid) are structured so that a student receives supervision not only from an individual on-site at the location of the internship, but also by a faculty member at the student's school. When close collaboration takes place between the two supervisors, a student can benefit immeasurably from the experience. While the on-site supervisor will be primarily concerned with the practical aspects of a student completing specific tasks, the faculty supervisor will be monitoring the experience to see that it relates to the student's academic interests.

Naturally, as students undertake internships, they are in a workplace setting, where they have opportunities to meet practitioners. Through interactions with workers responsible for completing jobs by specific deadlines, under given budget constraints, students will acquire a better appreciation for what it takes to be successful while on the job. Additionally, they have a superb opportunity to demonstrate the abilities, talents, and skills they can bring to a workplace setting.

Not the least among such considerations is how well students are able to work with others. Increasingly, in the global economy, workers who are able to function cooperatively, allowing for differences in cultural values among members of a particular organization's workforce are better-positioned to succeed professionally.

For these reasons, it's no wonder that students are clamoring to do internships these days.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on September 21, 2007 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

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If you're like many college students, you're probably overwhelmed by the wealth of career options there are just in your state. And if you're like a few unique high schoolers, you probably want bite of what the work world has to offer.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on September 20, 2007 at 4:42 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

In North America, an intern is referred to as someone who works in a position temporarily with a primary focus on education as opposed to employment, almost like an apprenticeship. Interns are made up of college or university students, or other young adults. Adults who want to develop skills for a different career in the future can also be interns.

An entry-level internship is paid, unpaid, or partially paid (as a stipend). The most common fields for paid internships include the medical, science, engineering, business (especially accounting and finance), technology, and advertising areas. Internship opportunities are made accessible from businesses, government departments, nonprofit groups, and organizations. These positions are either part-time or full-time; usually, they are part-time while in the University year and full-time during the summer. An average entry-level internship last from 6-12 weeks, but could be shorter or longer. In the United Kingdom, an internship is termed "work experience" and is put together by a school or college.

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Posted by William F on January 19, 2007 at 9:19 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Sadly, I am almost ant the end of my magazine internship. I have been blogging, editing and posting for almost two whole months now. Where has the time gone? Although, it will be nice to get in a few extra zz's in the morning (I did after all, have quite an extensive daily commute), I will miss coming in and working on the publication's three web sites.
It's usually around this time when we're supposed to take a moment and reflect back on what we've learned. The ultimate goal of an internship is to give you not only a great item to add to your resume, but to offer a realistic vantage point into the career field of your choice. I took this position with the hope that I would become better acquainted with the publishing industry. Most of my other experience has been from the lens of a freelance writer. Working on a daily basis on a web site has allowed me unprecedented access to the realm of on line publishing.
Of course, it always helps to have a great editor training you. My chief supervisor runs three web sites for the publication with much grace. During my internship, she always took the time to explain assignments, but trusted me to complete the job with precision. I've learned more about html code, going through the backpage to update web blogs or event listings and even how to better prioritize my writing to provide the most succinct but at the same time informative (not to mention entertaining) pieces possible. Where else would you have the opportunity to lead a blog with a somewhat dated Loverboy reference?
All in all, I'm extremely satisfied with my internship. I feel that it has definitely upped my cache when it comes to working productively in the publishing world. The next step is to translate the skills gained from the internship into a full-time job at a publication. That kind of mass job searching endeavor is exactly what next semester is for!

Posted by Morgan S on December 7, 2006 at 10:46 AM | Leave a Comment (2)

I recently read Laura W's blog about the importance of internships for writers. This is true for all majors these days. Business Week chose the 55 best companies for recent college graduates to launch a career. After some research, I discovered that most of these companies offer internships with the intention of hiring the best interns after graduation. They're worth looking into.

It's also important to note that you don't have to be an accounting major to do an internship with Deloitte & Touche or Ernst & Young Every company that offers internships offers them in a variety of areas. In fact, every company needs people in their IT departments. Marketing majors and, yes, writing majors are welcome, too.

Another key point about the internships offered by these companies is that they all offer hands on experience. You won't be expected to sit back and watch other people work, nor will your primary responsibilities be fetching coffee and making photocopies. Although these tasks may be required or requested from time to time, your primary goal will be to work alongside a regular employee and learn by doing - the absolute best way to learn any new job.

For those of us who are writing majors, writing these blogs not only gives us valuable experience, it gives us exposure as well. I have more than once directed someone who was interested in seeing my work to come to this Web site and read some of my blog entries.

Whether that was a mistake remains to be seen. : )

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 2, 2006 at 11:03 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

Word to the wise, internships are crucial. This may seem obvious to some, but to the other 10% who think they will land their dream job after college without an internship to boast about on their resume? Dream on! I am in the midst of my senior year at a four year University and I will be starting my third internship this winter. I can not begin to tell you how important the on the job training I am getting is. Although none of these internships have put a dime in my pocket, they are invaluable in terms of experience. Get your name out there, get your clips published and make connections in the world of journalism…trust me, you’ll be glad you did.

I had the most amazing reporting class this term. Throughout the class, our professor set up guest speaker after guest speaker, who all happened to be editor’s at the most prestigious newspapers in Oregon. It was a consensus. They each spoke about the importance of internships. They also mentioned that in most cases, they wouldn’t dream about hiring a recent grad that had not completed at least one internship. Go figure! You spend thousands upon thousands of dollars to earn a degree, when really; all you need is a few good internships. Now you know. Start early, and apply often. Eventually one will come your way, and it may be the experience you have been waiting for.

Posted by Laura W on December 1, 2006 at 12:16 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

Once again Judi Perkins offers advice that is aimed at job seekers but also pertains to students looking for quality internships. Her advice is simple, really. Learn as much as you can about the company where you want to intern, and be prepared to answer questions like "Why do you want to work for this company?" Perkins advises against giving a me-focused response that explains what the company can do for you and how it can help you advance your career. Instead she says that you should tell the interviewer what you can do for the company.

She recommends telling the interviewer what you have learned about the company and why it seems like a good fit for you. She also says that getting specific helps, too. Choose experiences of your own that relate to the company and the position you're seeking. Add your own personal motivations and interests and any other information you may have acquired from your recruiter, friends, former interns or the ad the company posted.

Know who you are and what you want, Perkins says. This is especially important for college students looking for internships. When you choose the companies where you want to intern, think of it as a potential place of employment. Also think about what you can offer the company, and don't be afraid to tell the interviewer in a positive, confident manner. An internship, after all, is really a temp assignment with the potential to become temp-to-hire.

In essence, when you start submitting resumes for internships, be like the Boy Scouts of America: "Be prepared."

Posted by Candice Arnold on November 28, 2006 at 9:30 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Not too long ago, I saw a headline for a newspaper article about neatness at work. I didn't read the article, but it got to thinking about past assignments. As a temp, I have worked in a variety of office settings, and I can only remember one instance where neatness was issue. The company actually sent out a mass email about proper attire. The guys were wearing their clothes a little too loosely and their shirts were untucked. The girls were a little too revealing.

I mention this as part of my internship blog because your internship is a trial run with a company you may want to work for after graduation. Bearing this in mind, be very mindful of the dress code. Wild hair and flip flops are great on campus, but not at work. Some places allow women to wear open-toed sandals, but I haven't yet heard of any that condone flip flops however comfortable they may be - not to mention the fact that in some places they can be dangerous. Of course, neatness isn't only about how you're dressed.

Having good penmanship is also important no matter where you work. If you have handwriting that others consistently say is difficult to read, you might want to correspond by email as much as possible. Then there's the condition of your work station. If your desk is disorganized, not only will you not be able to find anything, no one else will either. This could be important if you have a day off and someone else has to cover for you.

It's always a good idea to consider all aspects of neatness when doing an internship. Since you're with the company on a trial basis, people around you will be watching everything you do. Someone who is neat, tidy and organized stands a much better chance of finding an entry level job with the company of his choice than someone who is not.

Posted by Candice Arnold on November 19, 2006 at 11:36 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Recently, I read a newspaper article by employment counselor, Bob Lankard, who gave a list of suggestions for how to really shine as a "superstar job candidate" by paying attention to certain key factors when applying for a job. Although this is directed at job seekers, I thought it could easily be applied to internships as well. What better way to show that you are the best candidate for the position than by completing the application process as if you had done it a thousand times before? Lankard offers the following suggestions:

Follow directions - according to Lankard, this is seen as a test by employers. Lankard suggests reading every application carefully before filling in any information.

Think like and employer - When encountered with a section like special skills, Lankard suggests asking yourself what skills you would want if you were on the other side of the equation, then answer accordingly.

Keep records - Keep track of the names of all the places where you applied for jobs. It's also important to list the names and telephone numbers of the contacts at each place, as well. This can save a lot of embarrassment.

Neatness counts - Lankard suggests printing neatly so the employer can easily read the information. If you have access to an type writer, I would say, go ahead and type in the information.

Fill in blanks - Don't ever leave any field blank, Lankard, says, even if it doesn't apply to you.
Put in N/A or draw a line across the field.

Applications & Resumes - Lankard says it's important to supply a resume along with the application because employers use these documents differently sometimes. He also says that your resume can be used as a selling tool. Finally, he advises against writing "see resume" in the job history field on the application. Lankard says it's a bad practice that could lead to trouble if for any reason the application and the resume became separated.

Avoid exaggerating - Lankard says exaggerating on your resume can come back to bite you in the butt later, so, by all means, present yourself in the best possible light, but stop if you find yourself venturing into the Land of the Lie.

Posted by Candice Arnold on November 13, 2006 at 8:17 AM | Leave a Comment (2)

Last month - yes, I've been extremely remiss in my duties here - I listed 15 traditional fields where journalism/mass communications majors could find internships or entry level jobs after graduation. As Ms. LaRose pointed out in one of her comments, newspapers are going out of business across the United States, so those opportunities are dwindling. Still, sometimes when a door closes, a window opens. That's how I see the 22 related fields listed below:

Arts/Theater Management
Captioning for the Hearing Impaired
Consulting
Institutional Communications (non-broadcast): to include communications/media created by corporations, colleges/universities, government, military and nonprofit organizations
Distribution and Duplication
Education: crisis communications, media training, teaching, conducting workshops and seminars
Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers
Language Translation Services
Law: media and entertainment
Marketing and Sales
Media/Communications Facilities Design and Installation
Political Communications
Professional and Trade Organizations
Rides/Simulations: amusement parks, museums, science centers
Research: audience analysis, business, library, film, and video and film stock libraries
Satellite Related: direct broadcast satellite, video conferencing
Still Photography
Talent: actors, newscasters and weather casters, on-camera spokespeople and voice-over narrators
Trade Magazines, Newsweeklies, Publications, Awards, Conferences and Marketplaces
Training and Development
Video Games

That's quite an extensive list, with a whole host of possibilities for students looking for quality internships or recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs in media. I may have mentioned this before, but I think it's worth mentioning again, technical writing is in high demand these days, so if a student is able to find an internship doing technical writing, give it a try. You just might like it.

Source: Seguin, James Media Career Guide 5: Preparing for Jobs in the 21st Century

Posted by Candice Arnold on November 11, 2006 at 11:59 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

Through my Marketing Interhsip I have found many a nugget of truth. Some of these treasures I've, for years, heard my parents and previous educators warn me about, but because I am young and idealistic, ready to take on the world for the sake of art and constant learning, I didn't listen too closely. I've found I learn best through the methods of swift stomach punches and mind-blowing realities. Hopefully, my admitting this will bring the violence to am immediate halt.
Anyway.
This is what I have learned in the past two months.
1. Some people are hired for jobs they are not qualified for, for no other reason than there is no other option.
2. This will not make them grateful and/or a quick learner.
3. The title of 'Director", sometimes, means very little as far as job definition goes (this is not to say it is over-used, because sometimes, it is quite the opposite).
4. Believe it or not, some professionals do not know the impression given off when "AIM-speak" is used in e-mails to clients (i.e. "LOL").
5. Sometimes, no one notices if you're doing your job or not. Sometimes, everyone does.
6. Being welcomed into the job force and given managment over a few people, in no way means that you know how to use them/treat them/speak to them/delegate to them.
7. It takes a lot of get fired.
8. People who get paid a lot - are not exempt from falling into the catagory of "lazy".

This is what I want to do. I want to add a section to my resume entitled "Things You Do Not Have to Worry About Me Doing".

It will be at least one paragraph long.
References available.

Posted by Ashleigh H on October 30, 2006 at 8:15 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

I have great news. I actually did land the internship at a local Philadelphia consumer magazine. I was so excited when I got the news via e-mail this past Friday. I simply couldn't wait to get started. Once the initial euphoria slowly faded away, I began to realize that I now that I had gotten the internship, I needed to figure out how to get to the internship.
I live in the suburbs, a good twenty minute train ride outside of Philadelphia. The train ride is not the problem, however. In fact, the train station is only a block from my apartment. The difficulty arises once I depart the train in downtown Philadelphia and begin my almost forty minute walk to the publication. You did read that correctly...forty minute walk.
Now, don't get me wrong. I am totally used to having to walk long distances. In fact, it has almost always been a part of my daily routine. I have just never had an eighty minute brisk, walking commute. My legs are really feeling the strain. They keep pulsating even after I get back on the train at the end of the busy day. It's all worth the effort. I just didn't realize how much my body would reject the idea of consistent exercise. Hopefully, it will just take some time for my legs to adjust to the pressure. The pros of working at the magazine and learning the magazine business from some great people definitely outweigh the physical torture. Of course, I might feel a little different come Saturday morning!

Posted by Morgan S on October 19, 2006 at 9:10 AM | Leave a Comment (2)

I just finished looking over this website on yahoo.com on internships. It defines what an internship is and details other important information about it. The site defines an internship as a temporary position primarily focusing on education as opposed to just employment. While typically designed for college or university students and other adults, internships are also sought after by adults later in life to develop new skills or enhance old ones. Some are paid, unpaid, or partially paid; this partial payment is known as a stipend. Internships are most common in the science, technology, business, and engineering fields. They are offered by businesses, government departments, organizations, and nonprofit groups. Some internships are part-time and others are full-time; usually, the time frame is full-time in the summer or part-time during the school year, and last around three months; however, the time can vary.

Internships can provide benefits such as work experience, networking, and a verbal or written letter of reference. Your preference is to have an employer clearly describe any benefits offered, but anyone who applies needs to do the proper research before committing to any agreement. Here is what to look for in the job description: background information, expectations, benefits, and the application process. Also, make sure the employer asks for a cover letter and a resume, or that an application is provided. By the way, it's not a bad idea to do a reference check; an interview may also be required. The most important thing to remember about an internship is to keep the lines of communication open between the employer and yourself. This helps both parties understand the needs and expectations of one another, avoiding any confusion.

Continue reading "Info. on Internships" »

Posted by William F on October 16, 2006 at 11:47 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

CNNmoney.com featured an article earlier this year that listed the top five internships. As pointed out by Steven Rothberg, the stereotypical intern who fetches coffee and distributes mail is rapidly becoming a thing of the past. There are more resources and more options out there for today's college students so companies who want the best candidates find themselves offering more than "insider's view of the company". They're actually making their interns a part of the company while they're there.

If you're one who likes statistics, you'll love this one. The National Association of Colleges and Employers reported in CNNmoney.com's July article, that 53 percent of interns went to work full time for their chosen companies. Those numbers are not only impressive for employers, they're impressive for students as well. It sends the message that employers are changing with the times and giving their interns a taste of what it would be like to have a career at their company.

To compile their list of the five top companies for which to intern, CNNmoney.com talked with three experts in the field: Samer Hamadeh, co-author of The Internship Bible and co-founder and CEO of Vault.com; Camille Luckenbaugh, research director of NACE; and Steven Rothberg. Here are their choices:

Microsoft - Microsofts policy is to treat interns like full-time hires. This treats the students to every facet of real world experience over a 12 week period.

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - "To prepare, students must pass a state insurance exam and undergo company training. Like full-time representatives, they make cold calls and pay visits to prospective clients to get their business started."

The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - "Each year, about 32 students survive a grueling screening process - an essay, four letters of recommendation and an on-camera interview - for placement at media giants like Fox TV, E! and The Disney Channel. Once on board they do what full timers do and even get paid for it."

Enterprise Rent-A-Car - "Interns, just like full-timers, pickup and drop off customers, wash cars and call back renters to make sure they are satisfied with their Enterprise experience.
The average pay is only $8 to $10 an hour, but with a 50 percent conversion rate of interns to full-time hires and a program that grooms hires to become branch managers, this internship is a good opportunity for anyone hungry for responsibility."

Deloitte & Touche - "Interns at the professional services giant often work on client cases with a team of associates and partners." They have a roughly 81 percent conversion rate.

It's no wonder these companies are the five best places to intern. What could be more exciting than getting paid to do something you love at a company with a reputation for excellence and success?

Posted by Candice Arnold on October 12, 2006 at 4:14 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Courtesy of the University of Central Florida, I will once again list the criteria for a quality internship:

1. The student will do meaningful work that teaches valuable job/discipline related skills.
2. There will be clearly defined job descriptions.
3. The student will be allowed to take responsibility.
4. The student will get to learn valuable skills like eithics, communications, problem solving and time management.
5. There will be mentors and supervisors in the same field who are committed to training.
6. The student will either be paid, earn academic credit or - ideally - both.
7. The hours will be flexible to accomodate classes and social activities.
8. The internships will be at companies where the chances of full-time employment after graduation are very good.

The reason I keep going over the things comprise a quality internship is because internships are such a vital part of a college student's education. The job market is getting tougher every year with employers demanding that their new hires have some kind of experience in the field to complement their college education.

Posted by Candice Arnold on October 12, 2006 at 3:49 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

For my career prep class, we have been assigned to read Media Guide 5: Preparing For Jobs In The 21st Century by Jams Seguin. It's where I got the information about writing jobs that I included in my last blog on the subject. This one will give a more detailed list of the myriad of jobs available to anyone looking for an internship or an entry level job in the world of writing.

There are 15 traditional jobs in the communications/media field:

1. Advertising
2. Animation/Graphic Arts
3. Audio Production
4. Book Publishing - one of my personal areas of interest
5. Commercials (Advertising) Production
6. Feature, Documentary and Independent Film Production
7. Magazine Publishing
8. Music/Recording Production
9. New Media/Multimedia/Interactive/Web
10. Newspaper Publishing/Journalism - my current area of concentration
11. Public Relations - another area of personal interest
12. Radio - another area of personal interest
13. Television: broadcast and cable
14. Video Production
15. Writing - another current area of concentration

Imagine the possibilities of just this list. There are 22 related fields where a writing degree - coupled with internship experience, of course - can be applied. Even at the entry level, more employers want experienced employees. It makes their jobs easier because they don't have train someone from scratch. And since time is money, it behooves anyone going to college right now to do as many internships as possible. This is especially important for writers because the more diverse your portfolio and the more varied your professional experiences, the better your odds of landing the entry level writing position you seek.

Posted by Candice Arnold on October 7, 2006 at 11:14 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Recently there was a meeting held at my university where senior journalism majors discussed their out of town internship experiences. They gave some good advice.

First of all, they interned with some pretty heavy hitters like Good Morning America, USA TODAY and WABC-TV in New York City so they began with advice on how to land internships with major companies.

Persistence was first and foremost. They also recommended making the interview "memorable in the eyes of the employer." This is where letting your natural personality shine comes into play - unless you're shy and retiring, then you might want to give an Oscar-worthy performance of assertiveness and charm.

One senior recommended planning. She explained how she made a list of all the places where she wanted to intern then proceeded to research each one. She knew when applications were due and what should be included with each. Her hard work and preparation paid off in the form of an internship with Good Morning America.

Next, there was the discussion of cost. This is always a key factor in deciding whether to do an internship out of town. Two of the students were fortunate enough to land paidinternships . Those who didn't relied on parental assistance and personal loans. None of them was living high on the hog, though, and budgeting was necessary for all.

Finally, one senior gave a good piece of advice for interns who really want to gain practical work experience: Let the employer know that you want to learn and you want to work. He said it will get you noticed more quickly. I agree with this. As someone who has had a variety of temp assignments, I know first hand that if you don't ask, a lot of times you won't get what you want. You have to ask for more responsibility and more challenging work. But make sure you're up to the task when you do. You want to make the best impression possible during your internship, just in case you decide to apply for a job with this employer later.

Because these interns worked in major U.S. cities, they got a firsthand look at what life would be like for them should they decide to work for one of the companies where they interned. Their experiences seem to have been valuable on many levels beyond the professional.

This Blog was brought to you, in part, courtesy of my campus newspaper.

Posted by Candice Arnold on October 7, 2006 at 10:34 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

One of the many benefits of the Internet is the number of entry level writing jobs it has created. The internship that we are doing for CollegeRecruiter is just one example of the kind of entry level writing jobs that exist.

Another is updating Web sites. I did a practicum during the summer that involved updating Web content. There are also entry level writing jobs that involve working for company newsletters. The newsletters can be paper, online or both.

Believe it or not, if you really like to type, you can get an "entry level writing job" writing closed caption content. This is a job that I would find most intriguing. There are also entry level writing jobs in broadcasting. I recently learned that Brian Williams of NBC Nightly News wrote copy for a broadcast news station.

If you can find an internship as a technical writer, then finding a job an entry level writing job as a technical writer will be a piece of cake; there are tons of them, it seems. It's a kind of writing that I would like to learn because the job opportunities abound.

Posted by Candice Arnold on October 4, 2006 at 6:46 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Unfortunately, in this day and age, stellar grades alone are not enough to get you the job of your dreams. Whereas a few decades ago, simply having a college degree was enough to open doors, the modern entry level jobseeker has a few more hurdles to clear before landing that first, satisfying job. The key, of course, is to have the right type of job experience. The way to get said job experience is through internships.

Internships can be valuable for any type of career. Even people in IT and computers can benefit. For instance, in the past you were pretty much guaranteed a job by majoring in computers. However, nowadays with outsourcing and the increasing number of people who have these degrees, college graduates in this field need to go above and beyond to distinguish themselves from everyone else.

Case in point: a friend of mine recently graduated from a state school with a computer science degree. Despite his level of intelligence and work ethic, he was unable to find a job. Not to be discouraged, he ended up joining the Navy. He is now working as a computer specialist, adding valuable experience to his resume, which will undoubtedly help him get a job when he gets out of the Navy. This is not an internship per se, but it is equally valuable in that it will add several years relevant work experience to his resume.

If you don't think the miltary is for you, there are other ways to get computer science experience. If you belong to a local church or social organization, you can offer to program their website, or set up and maintain a database for them. At the very least, you can network with people who may provide you with valuable job leads. There's also a thing called Open Source, in which computer programmers release versions of computer code online, and allow other computer programmers to help them correct and improve upon it. Or, you could just take the initiative and come up with your own innovative website/computer program. After all, if Harvard graduate Mark Zuckerberg can come up with a revolutionary website like Facebook, then so can you!

Lastly, there's nothing like a good, old-fashioned Google web search to point you in the direction of potential job opportunities.

Posted by Yemisi A on October 2, 2006 at 4:49 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

As luck would have it, I landed a paid internship at a theater downtown. Originally, the Marketing internship lasts the entire season, being 10 months. However, as I have recently graduated and would like to go back on real insurance and real salary, I couldn't accept the full 10 month intership. Surprisingly, the company didn't mind and hired me for 4 months. That is a blessing. So, somehow I have managed to get a short-term job in the arts, which pleases me because I'm staying on track with my goals. I told myself I would take a month off and stop looking for jobs for a little bit but, I've been in job-hunting-mode since April so it's a hard habit to kick. Thankfully, this isn't such a bad thing. In the end, the opportunity to have two high-quality non-profit arts organization on my resume is amazing and hopefully, it will help me in the long run. Now. In January, should I stay in the area or pick up and move away? The questions continue....

Posted by Ashleigh H on October 1, 2006 at 3:55 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

If you're like me and you like to travel, then the possibility of doing an internship abroad might be right up your alley.

Boston College has a link on their Web site that takes you to an informative site generated by the University of Michigan. There are a lot of things to consider when contemplating an internship over seas. Let's take a look at some of them:

The first thing the University of Michigan's International Center recommends you ask yourself is Why? Why do you want to do an internship abroad? Do you just want to travel to a foreign land or do you really want to have a career-related experience?

The next question you want to ask is Where? Where would you want to go? As a journalism major, I wouldn't be averse to interning in any industrialized country. The Peace Corps has never held any fascination for me. I am shamefully spoiled and completely abhor the idea of living anywhere that lacks indoor plumbing.

Why? and Where? are the two most important questions you need to ask yourself before filling out any applications or considering the costs involved. An internship that is career-oriented is important, whether it's done domestically or in a foreign country. Think carefully about what you hope to gain from doing your internship somewhere other than the U.S.

Posted by Candice Arnold on September 30, 2006 at 2:31 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

After you've completed your internship and returned to the world of term papers and all-night cram sessions, remember to shoot an email to your former supervisor or manager and let him know how you're doing. This practice serves a dual purpose:
1. It keeps your name fresh in your supervisor's mind, which keeps your
name high on the list of potential hirees.
2. It tells your former supervisor that you enjoyed
yourinternship experience and might equally enjoy
your work experience, if hired.

Staying in touch with the companies where you interned can make you a networking contact for fellow students who are looking for quality internships. This further increases your value to the company. Recommending students who you know will be positive and energetic and competent shows your former supervisor that you have a good eye for talent. It also further indicates to him that your internship experience was a positive one. It's highly unlikely that a former intern would recommend a friend do an internship with a company that didn't offer meaningful work and a respect and appreciation for fresh ideas.

So the next time you have a moment between classes and social events, drop your former internship supervisor a line. Even if his company isn't one you feel really passionate about, the habit is a good one and that serve you well when on your next internship.

Posted by Candice Arnold on September 23, 2006 at 12:28 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Often, when people think about diversity in the workplace, they think along ethnic and color lines; that's just one aspect of it. Women in the workplace, especially in the male-dominated world of business, are considered diverse. People with disabilities are also a part of a company's diversity.

When you're doing your internship and considering where you want to seek entry level employment, look around you. Do you see any people with disabilities? Do you see many women? Do you see many people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds?

Diversity is so important because people from different backgrounds bring different perspectives to everyday problems and situations. What better way to learn how to "think outside the box" where you eventually find entry level employment, than to be surrounded by people who view the world through a variety of eyes?

Diversity can also teach sensitivity and respect. A person who is paralyzed, blind or living with cerebral palsy, can still have creative, helpful ideas. They can still function and enjoy a high quality of life. Being a productive memeber of society is part of quality of life. Having people with disabilities around reminds us that the mind controls the body, not vice versa. When you're thinking about entry level employment, think about all aspects of diversity and how your chosen company handles it.

It is not always practical for certain types of companies to hire people with disabilities, but if there is a place where someone with the right qualifications can safely be employed, then why not hire him, despite his being in a wheel chair? Why not hire her, despite her ethnic background? Why not hire her despite her gender?

With so much talk about Equal Employment Opportunity around everywhere, it seems as if people take for granted the idea of hiring someone based solely on his qualifications. That's a bad idea. Look around you the next time you go to work. How diverse is the place where you one day hope to find entry level employment?

Posted by Candice Arnold on September 23, 2006 at 12:04 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

When you do a summer internship that takes you out of town, think about your decision and ask yourself the following questions:

Do they offer relocation assistance for interns?

After checking out the city where you will be staying for the next 3 months, ask yourself, "Could I see myself living here for the next 5, 10 or 15 years?"

Do they offer relocation assistance for new employees?

The third question I believe is the most important if you are treating your internship like a temporary assignment that could become a career. If you are doing your internship out of town because you just want to experience someplace new, that's cool, too; however, don't forget to look around and imagine the possibilities ....

Posted by Candice Arnold on September 19, 2006 at 3:40 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

It all began when I had tailored my resume to sound more accomplished. I didn't lie, I just fine tuned it so that my "Responsibilities" were shown in a more accomplished way; it made a difference, not only did I invite more employers to see what I could do for them, but it all so made me more aware of how taking the time to revise a resume from good to great really makes a difference.
My friend was having a hard time getting call backs from employers, she submitted dozens of resumes online, she commented to me one day, " It seems the only jobs out there are survey takers and soliciting jobs." She was running out of time, not only was her apartment lease almost up, she had no place to live! I decided to help her, I told her about tuning and adjusting her resume to attract the kinds of employers she wanted to hear from.
Well, it paid off. Within one day, she had two call backs and she was exited as ever. The reasons for success were:
Stay away from listing Duties, examples includes listing off, Responsible for... It only shows the employer that you only have skills to do the job, not what you did for the employer. Instead, write, I made the company money..., I saved time...You get the idea. I don't know the reasons for why things like these works, or if my friend and I just got lucky, so just try it and if it works congratulations.
I've adapted and struck a cord with employers recently. I was lucky enough to land a job, low paying by my standards. It has been one week since I've begun my job and I feel great. It's not what I ideally wanted, but its something that will provide me with income while I decide what I really want to do.

Posted by Jose G on September 18, 2006 at 8:24 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

I recently went to a few interviews that had me questioning "do they really think that I haven't done my research" and "what am I getting out of it" (that's the second interview).

The first interview happened around one month ago I went to a non-profit agency. The day before I went I researched the salary for the position in my city and various other major cities around the country. The next day I arrived to the interview which consisted of the director and assistant director of the agency. It went well till the end, where the director of the agency had to take alot of time to think about the salary. She took so long that I could have driven the 40 minutes back home, cooked dinner, walked my dog, and drove back to the agency-no joke.

When she did state the salary, I saw the assistant directors confusion from my perphrial vision. The salary she quoted was $6,000 less than the average salary for any other major city. Now, me being me I already knew that she undercut the salary and my mind questioned first- why second-did she think that I didn't do my own research on the salary.

I asked her why was the salary lower than other cities in this vicinity and the country. She gave no true definitive answer. I thought well if she'll undercut someone who wants to work for this agency, then does she really care about the people she is trying to help. Needless to say I didn't get the position, and actually I didn't want it anyway after that.

The main point is make sure to research the salary of the position your seeking, for you don't want to be underpaid.

Posted by K Harris on September 18, 2006 at 1:33 PM | Leave a Comment (2)

Networking is a very important aspect of an internship. Even if an internship is dissatisfying and you come away feeling certain that you won't be working for that particular company, think about the people you met while you were there.

Did you meet someone who knows someone who wants to start a newsletter for his church? Maybe you met someone who is starting his own business and wants to design a flyer or a Web page. These can be great opportunities for you to get out there and earn a little bit of money and experience while simultaneously helping someone out.

If you worked for a company that has vendors coming in and out, maybe you talked with one of them and they need someone with a business or accounting background. Tell them what you hope to do with your degree after graduation - and be sure to build a collection of business cards while you're at it. You never know what opportunities may present themselves to you in the future.

Finally, don't write off your manager or supervisor where you did your internship. If you're honest about what you did and/or did not like about your internship, he may keep it in mind and give your name to someone in a different department of the same company, or he may give your name to a friend who has need of your particular strengths.

An internship can be a learning experience on many levels, not just in terms of improving your knowledge and skills in your major.

Posted by Candice Arnold on September 17, 2006 at 3:50 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Networking is a very important aspect of an internship. Even if an internship is dissatisfying and you come away feeling certain that you won't be working for that particular company, think about the people you met while you were there.

Did you meet someone who knows someone who wants to start a newsletter for his church? Maybe you met someone who is starting his own business and wants to design a flyer or a Web page. These can be great opportunities for you to get out there and earn a little bit of money and experience while simultaneously helping someone out.

If you worked for a company that has vendors coming in and out, maybe you talked with one of them and they need someone with a business or accounting background. Tell them what you hope to do with your degree after graduation - and be sure to build a collection of business cards while you're at it. You never know what opportunities may present themselves to you in the future.

Finally, don't write off your manager or supervisor where you did your internship. If you're honest about what you did and/or did not like about your internship, he may keep it in mind and give your name to someone in a different department of the same company, or he may give your name to a friend who has need of your particular strengths.

An internship can be a learning experience on many levels, not just in terms of improving your knowledge and skills in your major.

Posted by Candice Arnold on September 17, 2006 at 3:50 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

When you're doing your internship, one thing you want to think about is the company culture. What are their policies? Is the dress code business casual or business with a casual Friday thrown in? Or is it all business all the time? This is important for anyone seeking an entry level MBA job. Also take into consideration their policies on time. Do they offer flex time or straight 9 to 5? This is an important question to ask because a carefully chosen internship is essentially a temp-to-perm job assignment.

Next, whether you are an undergraduate or a candidate for an entry level MBA job, you want to know how your manager or supervisor handles feedback. Someone who is quick to criticize and slow to praise can turn an adventure into a demoralizing nightmare. On the other hand, a manager who is attentive, patient and constructive with criticism will help an intern to thrive as he learns new skills and hones others.

You also want to be mindful of how much or how little there is to do. Being an intern has often been likened to being a servant, but if luck is in your favor, then you will be doing real work each day. Ok. You're doing real work; are you doing enough of it? Are your days flying by because you're so busy or do they drag along at a snail's pace while you sit around twiddling your thumbs? This is especially important if this is the company where you could have your entry level MBA job. Think about it.

Finally, know what benefits and salary options exist. For many people, good benefits packages outweigh fat paychecks. Talk to your manager and to the employees around you. While you are an intern, you are a part of the team.

Posted by Candice Arnold on September 14, 2006 at 8:47 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Once again, remember that entry level salaries for college students who have practical work experience through internships are higher than those of college graduates who don't. But there are more benefits to internships than landing great entry level salaries.

One benefit is the opportunity to get to know your own strengths and weaknesses. You will also get to know what aspects of your major you find rewarding, challenging or just plain dull. This is important because it has often been said that success is doing what you love. So, you want to find out, before you graduate, what you love to do. If you don't like the design aspect of your major, then avoid internships that entail design work.

If you absolutely love the writing aspect of your major, then you want to pursue any and all internships that will utilize this skill. Are you good at meeting deadlines? Intern with a local newspaper. Do you prefer to take your time? Try interning for a company that has a newsletter. Those entry level salaries are out there waiting for you to get the experience you need to be worthy of them.

Another benefit of an internship is the confidence you can gain. It really feels good to know that you know your job. You have the education and you have time in the field to back up that education. You are confident in your ability to perform the tasks required and this shows when you go on interviews. It will also show when you write your cover letter. Your words will be confident and self-assured. You will convey a positive message to future employers. This, in turn, will bring many competetive entry level salaries to your door. Internships are your friends.

Posted by Candice Arnold on September 9, 2006 at 1:34 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

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.

Posted by Candice Arnold on September 7, 2006 at 8:00 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

When you go out to apply for an entry level position in your chosen career field, you are going to want to have as much practical experience listed on your resume as possible. So choose your internships wisely. Remember, when you go searching for an internship, you are also searching for a career.

Emory University lists two criteria on their Web site that perhaps should be considered:

*"Quality internships involve work on specific projects or programs that provides an opportunity for professional growth and enhances your skill development.
* Quality internships provide an opportunity to work closely with a professional who will take an interest in what you do, as well as, provide insight about yourself and the nature of the work/industry."

Not all interns get quality internships and it's a shame because when they to apply for an entry level position, they don't have the necessary hands on work experience that today's employers seek . Serving as a gofer is great for a temp, not for an intern. Your internship position is your entry level position when you think about it. You are - supposedly - getting a chance to "test drive" your chosen career to see what aspects of it suit you best.

When internships provide little more than busy work, they defeat the whole purpose of internships and do no one any good, least of all the intern. Take a look around the next time you are "test driving" your future entry level position and ask yourself if you are getting quality work assignments or little things to keep you occupied. And if you aren't satisfied with what you are doing, then don't be afraid to ask for something more challenging and more closely related to what you are studying in school.

An entry level position in the professional world pays more to those who have college degrees, but they pay even more to those who have college degrees and quality internships to back them up.

Posted by Candice Arnold on September 5, 2006 at 4:23 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Although there are still some college students out there who believe that a bachelor's degree alone is enough, there are many more who know better.

Yes, it is true that a college graduate hired for an entry level job will earn more than a high school graduate; however, the fact of the matter is that a college graduate who has one or two internships under his belt will earn an even higher salary in the same entry level job.

This is more than enough reason to get out there and do those internships. Whether they are paid or unpaid, the practical experience is invaluable. For writers, the opportunity to increase your portfolio should never be passed by. That entry level job can be quickly parlayed into something more substantial in a lot less time if you bring loads of experience to bargaining table.

I have only had two internships, both unofficial, but I have an extensive, diverse portfolio. So, when you finally graduate and go out interviewing for the entry level job that will pay more because you have more than just good grades to show for my four years in college, you will know that you have earned it.

Posted by Candice Arnold on August 31, 2006 at 3:52 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Do you keep hearing that you're perfect for the position but you just lack experience? Well, maybe it's time to take a break from the conventional entry-level job search and take a less conventional entry-level job. A lack of experience is a huge problem that a lot of grads are facing right now. It's been discussed on this blog more than a handful of times and is obviously something with which a lot of us are dealing. So what do we do? First of all, stop stressing! We're young! The rest of your life hasn't started yet and that's okay.

Getting a less glamorous entry-level job like waitressing or bartending or (heaven forbid) a retail job, may not be a bad idea. I know how hard rejection can be on your self-esteem, which can be hard on your interviews. Getting a part-time entry-level job could free up time to explore your options and even find a way to take an unpaid internship and get that experience that you're desperately lacking.

Remember: It doesn't have to be now or never.

Posted by Sara S on August 28, 2006 at 1:26 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Competition is a natural part of life. We find ourselves fighting for our place in society and more importantly in the work force. But, when it comes to competition between friends and loved ones, where can we draw the line between our personal lives and our professional endeavors?

As a college senior I will be starting my second internship of my college career. I landed my dream position as an intern by searching through the career center database for journalism internships. After a grueling interview and application process, I was selected! Now I have the opportunity to work for my university’s magazine, which includes writing, reporting, interviewing, and anchoring for a sports show on cable TV.

Now, instead of feeling overwhelmed with excitement, I feel guilty. My boyfriend and most of my friends that are journalism majors are envious of my newly appointed position as head anchor of my own show, along with the other luxurious responsibilities. Even though they claim to be happy for me, they also admit to being jealous. I don’t want my new success to cause a rift in my personal relationships. But, I’m coming to the conclusion that I have to take the opportunities that are best for me, and hope that it won’t be demise of my personal relationships.

Posted by Laura W on August 28, 2006 at 1:23 PM | Leave a Comment (2)

So you're looking for an internship. You could go online or hope that your parents know someone who knows someone who needs an intern for next summer but you may be in for a tough search. The easiest way to find an internship may be right in your backyard, or west campus anyway.

College career centers have the resources that you need to find an internship. Not only do they have the Internship Bible and all the internships that the local businesses offer but they have people that can answer questions and guide you in the right direction.

Don't be afraid to utilize these resources! They can and will help you in your internship search.

Posted by Sara S on August 28, 2006 at 11:01 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

I have touched on the importance of internships before, but now I am going to expand on it a bit. Beginning today and throughout the fall semester, I will be blogging about internships, their importance and how to find the best ones out there.

Internships are important because they help you to gain practical experience in your major. Today's job market is a lot tougher than it was 20 years ago. Twenty years ago, a college graduate could get hired with a major in English Literature and work experience at McDonald's or Old Navy. Back then it was the experience of working in general that was important. Now graduates have to hit the ground running and catch up with their colleagues as quickly as possible.

I have never done an on-site internship so I cannot even to begin to speak on it. I have, however, worked as a temporary employee and, as I have said before, temping and interning are very similar. I can tell you how it feels to have to learn a job in two or three days because you only have two or three weeks in which to complete it. I can also tell you about spending three months working on a project for one employer, then taking those skills to another employer. The looks of appreciation are a clear indication that it's great to have someone come in who already has some idea of what needs to be done and how to do it.

So, the next time you think you can make it without an internship in your chosen field of study ... think again.

Posted by Candice Arnold on August 28, 2006 at 9:08 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

Throughout the last three years of my college education, I have been told repeatedly by friends and family how important it is to have an internship under my belt before I reach graduation. The experience derived from an internship will prove to be more than just beneficial, but more so as a necessity if I want to find a respectable job upon graduation.

I recently applied for an internship affiliated with my university that dealt with my three passions- sports, reporting and writing. I immediately applied to the position of course, because it could not be more fitting! To my surprise, I was chosen for the coveted position among many other candidates.

It’s a strange feeling to actually get what you want. Now I am bogged down with the anxiety that even though I succeed in the classroom that I may fail in the field. I am worried that while my passion and love for journalism and sports is unparalleled, that maybe I won’t be able to live up to the program's expectations.

I suppose it’s like diving into a pool. I can’t just sit on the side, worrying about how cold it may be, but instead, I must dive in headfirst and hope that my passion, education, and drive will be enough to keep my head above water.

Posted by Laura W on August 26, 2006 at 3:04 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

My hopes are a bit dashed now that I realize I did not receive the internship I had been pining for. Obviously, it was not for lack of effort. I even went to the open house the publication threw in order to have a chance for me to impress the editors in the flesh. That was the plan at least. I debated what to wear; do I go with style or practicality? There is always that disturbing question of what exactly the company is looking for in a potential intern. With the concept of preparation on my mind, I ventured throughout two towns and countless stores trying to obtain the most recent copy of the magazine. No such luck. Everywhere I dragged my tired body to was sold out of the publication or did not even regularly carry it. I decided to just double-check on the web site to catch the latest issue, but of course the site had to be undergoing construction. I was a bit nervous about going into the interview without at least glancing at the most current issue. The actual interview was over pretty quick and I had no real gauge upon its conclusion about how well it went. We were supposed to have heard from the magazine by the end of this week, so my assumption is that the interview did not go exceptionally. At the very least, the interview did not go as well as other candidates. I can always apply again for the Spring Semester and hope for the best. The one advantage I will have at that time will be my introduction to it through this experience. It is hard not to let it get your spirits down and stress about how you will possibly succeed in the real world. I try and keep in mind that everything has its time. I will be offered an internship someplace if I am persistent and dedicated to the process. If I graduate without achieving an internship than I will draw from all of my classroom and freelance writing experience in order to land my dream job. Internships are a wonderful preparation for the real job market, but life is not meaningless without one.

Posted by Morgan S on August 18, 2006 at 3:54 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

In my experience the internship has proved the best way to find an entry-level job and/or point you in the right direction for an entry-level job. In some cases a “good” internship can even be your entry-level job, which will give you the needed work experience to help propel one into more skilled work. The unfortunate fact is that most of the really rewarding internships are unpaid, or for school credit only, and the ones that are by chance paid are extremely competitive. There is a tool out there that is invaluable in the search for these internship opportunities and it’s your institutions’ career services.

My university has an entire list of helpful search engines that point students towards internship opportunities based on their field of interest and I have obtained many opportunities utilizing my university’s resources. If you are a current student go to your career services website as soon as possible, it is essential to start early, and apply to at least five programs. I you are a recent graduate the search might be a bit harder to find non-undergrad opportunities but your passwords should still be functioning and those opportunities are out there. Again, start early and apply to a bunch of programs to guarantee that you will hit at least one.

To help with the search, since in my experience it has definitely been a long process, I recently stumbled upon an internship hosted by the Institute for Humane Studies. This Institute hosts a variety of paid internships, contests, fellowships, scholarships and summer seminars all designed to educate and train students to be young professionals in a variety of fields. The seminar I recently engaged in was the topic of public policy and economics and liberty issues tailored to students interested in careers in politics or journalism. This website has so many tools and is a great starting point for the student who wants more experience, a paid internship or a direction.

I never had much luck doing the google/yahoo search thing and so I simply advise the career center at your institution and www.theihs.org, both places have pointed me in the right directions and into rewarding internships and career programs.

Posted by Samantha T on August 7, 2006 at 7:22 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Like most people that just graduated, I began looking for a job. I began polishing my skills on interviewing and resume writing and had got to the point where I felt confident enough to begin my career search. Two months gave gone by and was beginning to lose hope. Here I was a native of Chicago thinking that I had a step up on the competition because I lived here. I was so wrong; I had sat down with a CEO at my last interview for a marketing firm, who was making his final decision on me. He explained the situation, "Tons of college grads from the surrounding states are rushing in to the city for an opportunity like this one, why I should hire you?” I began sweating. Why did I want to work in marketing? Was it because I was desperate for money or was I really passionate in sales? Fortunately for me I realized what I wanted and it did not involve aggressive sales.
Over the last two months I have been searching, calling, interviewing. I realized that employers do not want grads that are looking for jobs but careers. On one of my adventures I had stumbled on a job that involved phone sales for an online university and I was extremely exited to find that they had set up an interview. I showed up early had great energy and stories to share, but as I waited for the interview in the lobby, I felt fatigued. I lost my energy and my thoughts began to eat at my enthusiasm. I got to the 5 floor and I came off as insecure, misinformed, and lacking the energy that would have helped me.
So what’s next? I have an interview for a film in pre-production and an interview with a bank. How am I feeling? Well let’s just say, I do not want to come off desperate during my next interview. If I learned from my past interviews is, energize your employer and make him or her feel passionate about what you want to do (Hopefully it’s that job).
-Jose G

Posted by Jose G on August 7, 2006 at 1:55 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

As a lover of internship and volunteer activities, I encountered an employer interested in getting the best out of me without compensation. I'm not interested in being paid everytime I do an excellent job, I do expect the employers to give me room to breathe. For example, I received my first internship as a writer for an online company earlier this summer; I was very comfortable with the deadlines and the workload for a while. I finished 3 projects with no problem at all...then there was a big bang in-between what I read and what I knew.

My employers asked me to complete approximately 250... 400-word blurbs without pay. Now, for those of you unfamiliar withfreelance writing or the writing industry, this was TOO much to ask for an intern to do! If you add the amount of money you can be paid writing as a real job it outweighs gaining the experience. Take your career seriously, but keep your dignity and self-respect in the process. I would hate to see other students encounter something like this as their first internship. IT IS NOT RIGHT! A company should not ask you to slave ridiculously to earn credit for your work. To me, it's very disrespectful and may discourage you from attempting other internships in the same field. I was unfamiliar with the aspect of internships, but once I noticed this I started initiated what I will and will not do without compensation.

Do not fret if you don't get the internship of your choice the first go-around. Come back stronger than ever to look for more interesting opportunities. There is no way any student can not get an internship with all of the businesses in this country and around the world. Take your time, make the right choice, and you'll have the experience you were looking for as well as great references from considerate employers.

Posted by Tahjia Chapman on August 4, 2006 at 11:56 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

College kids have it all these days. Or at least, they’re told they do. The job market’s great, the options are limitless, everyone is storming the campuses looking for new recruits. But it’s a different story when you start looking for anything that pays decently well, the vast majority of jobs demanding something that plenty of college grads lack–real world experience.
How can anyone get a foot in the door when everyone looking to hire requires 2-3 years of experience? Entry level positions can be pretty menial, jobs that don’t go anywhere, and certainly don’t pay very well. And besides, 2-3 years of entry level won’t look especially good on a resume.
We all know the answer is internships–it’s the easy way to gain what we all know is valuable experience and some great recommendations. Employers have an easy time hiring someone in whom they have confidence, instead of someone they’ll have to give a chance.
They don’t seem so attractive, however, when they pay a measly stipend or the enticement of “for credit only.” Waiting tables or overtime construction is a much more efficient way of paying the bills, and, in the case of the former, way more fun. But come graduation day the kids who slaved away in office, for credit only, will be far more presentable across the desk in an interview.
As a recent graduate whose only job experience is in retail, especially as one who took some time off and graduated late, I can say it’s rather frustrating that I have to start from scratch at the age of 24, and will be playing catchup to those whose summers were spent wearing ties and getting coffee. A year from now, at 25, I’ll be in the same place as those kids when they were 22. I’d like to think I’m too good for nine bucks an hour. But no one else seems to think so out there.
If it doesn't pay much, think of it as a class. You're getting an education and working hard for it so you can get a great job later. It might take the stress out of having to work for no pay.
Not to say there aren’t fun opportunities that pay well, because they’re out there. Just make sure to get them before you proudly don the cap and gown and get ready to enter the real world. It’ll be a lot smoother, and you’ll thank yourself for it.

Posted by Eytan L on August 3, 2006 at 1:30 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

Last week, I told you that I would let you know, "What They Never Tell You About Internships." Well, I just finished reading the article from my newsletter and here is what it said. While an internship can be a difference maker in a successful job search, it may also pose a question: why would anyone want to work for a company other than the one he or she has interned for? A company may offer an intern a post-graduation full-time position, which is exactly what you want, right, or is it? Yes, a full-time position may reduce the stress of finding a job for the while, but you may want to think about how it may limit any opportunities for the future. This article says working for one company may seem like marrying the first and only person you ever dated. Now, this may be an apples and oranges type of comparison, but there may be a point. Now don't get me wrong, if I were to intern for a company and it offered me job security, I would probably take it if it was something that offered me what I wanted for the future. The article re-emphasizes this idea.

While interning for one company, most students consider other options for potential employment as well. However, other companies may wonder why you would not accept an offer from the one you are interning for. The article says to have a quick, intelligent response to this question so as not to look like "unwanted leftovers" from someone else's internship program. If you have an opportunity to stay within your company after graduation, consider telling other prospective employers this fact and why you chose to look outside of your company.

When opportunity knocks for long-term employment, you, the intern, are in a great position. Because you have an offer in the bag, you can explore other opportunities to find better offers. Next thing you know, the competition for your services increases as a potential employer for a variety of companies. Take advantage of the time you have to make a wise decision, but remember not to put it off past the response request date.

Posted by William F on July 31, 2006 at 1:15 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

So this is my first blog entry and I’ve decided to make it a blog of how important getting out there and gaining valuable work experience really is. A good friend of mine recently graduated with his bachelor’s degree this past June. He has been applying for work left and right and has received maybe three calls for interviews out of the 43 positions applied for. Now most of these employers are in search for a recent college grad, so what’s the problem?
Well, I decided to ask him to let me see what type of experience he had and also asked what interviewers had told him.

The problem was this: NO INTERNSHIPS HELD! He had not completed not even one internship his whole four years in college. The jobs he held did not apply to his major at all. So we know now that what prospective employers are searching are not only recent college grads but recent college grads with some experience within the industry. Wow!! Okay, so that’s why schools push students to apply for internships. After seeing what my friend is going through I realized, I got to get going with this. I’ve got to gain some valuable work experience within the journalism field. So my journey has begun. I am now in the process of locating and applying for several journalism internships.

My advice to you all is this, do not go through college without upholding an internship in your area of interest. If this is not possible, search for positions which can give you valuable experience and knowledge within whatever major you may be studying. With a little research and patience you will find all the possibilities which await you the student.
And for the recent grads who have been unfortunate in their job search, DO NOT GIVE UP!! Find a position that will allow you to gain experience without having experience.

So I’m happy as can be being able to learn from someone else’s mistake. I find myself now with a clear head and with full motivation and direction towards my goal. I know now, more than ever, that it takes more than just those college courses we register for every semester. Keep in mind, don’t turn down those internships, they just may be your key to that great career you’re working so hard for to reach.

Posted by Priscilla R on July 28, 2006 at 12:14 PM | Leave a Comment (3)

Recently I read an article where the writer lamented that there are still a lot of college students who believe that a bachelor's degree alone is enough to get them the best salaries and the best jobs. Her article sought to inform them that they are wrong. I happen to agree.

Getting work experience in your major is invaluable, especially for writers. There are so many different kinds of writing and so many different venues or types of media where one can be published that to opt against doing at least one internship before graduation is self-sabotage.

I have done enough newspaper writing to know that is my favorite kind of writing; however, I also like to write fiction and poetry. I do these as a hobby and have never sold anything or even been published, except to buried somewhere in an anthology as thick as Merriam-Webster's Complete Unabridged Dictionary. That's ok. I write because I love it, not because I think it will make me rich someday. My point is simply that had I never tried an internship with a local newspaper, I never would have known what a charge it is. Features are my favorites because I like writing about the lighter side of life. Also, they are closest to the kind of writing I like to do in my spare time.

Don't brush off those internship opportunities. Whether paid or unpaid, the chance to discover where you want to work and what you want to do before graduation is irreplaceable.

Posted by Candice Arnold on July 22, 2006 at 12:36 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

As I mentioned in a previous blog, I have been given the opportunity to intern for a major financial company next summer. I recently received an email from the individual with whom I'd networked in order to get this position. He asked me a very simple question, but one that I couldn't answer at the time. Even in thinking about it, I haven't been able to formulate a complete answer yet.

The question was -- "What do you want to do?" This wasn't simply another way to say "Are you taking the internship?" because we'd already established that fact. He also knows that I'm a public relations major and was interested in working within that department at his company. So what he was really asking was -- "Now that you have the internship, what skills would you like to work on? What do you hope to accomplish by the end of the summer? What do you want to take with you when you leave?" Having only finished my freshman year of college, I honestly don't feel like I know enough about public relations in general to begin to specify. And I certainly don't know enough about the financial world to begin to link the two together.

As I've thought about this, I've also come to the conclusion that I'm not one of those people who knows exactly what they want to do. I've thought about it generally. That's not to say that I don't have focus, because I do. However, the single-mindedness that this question seems to beg exists for me in other areas of my life, rather than in my career goals. One of the issues for me is that there are lots of things within public relations that I would be happy to do, so I haven't focused my attention on just one aspect. Another aspect of this whole thing is at the heart of why I chose public relations -- it's wide-ranging, it's varied-- full of nuances and opportunities.

I guess I'd assumed that the company had some pre-existing, molded intership positions that I'd simply be slotted into. It's a terrific opportunity to be able to have some input into what I'll be doing for a summer. But, am I the best person to decide what I need to be doing? What if I miss something that I don't even know that I need to experience? I think I need a mentor here to guide and direct, but don't really have one. I'm afraid to answer the email with a "whatever you/the company thinks is my best fit" because I don't want to sound wishy-washy. But I'm really afraid my ignorance and lack of experience will show through if I answer with the specificities I think he's seeking.

Posted by Dorian N on July 5, 2006 at 8:58 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

When you’re in college your professors always tell you take an internship, whether it’s paid or unpaid. But how many students really want to take an unpaid internship? Some people say that there are really good benefits to taking an unpaid internship versus a paid internship. I have had both and the benefits were similar but yet different. During one of my unpaid internships at a local television station I learned a lot about how the entire station works and how each department interacts with the other. Since the internship was unpaid I was able to work more hours and really get some hands on experience in the field of communications. The next semester I ended up with a paid internship at another television station, in which I learned even more about the industry. On occasion, there would be stories and events that would take place after my scheduled work time and I was unable to attend because I was considered a paid employee and every hour I worked was recorded. If I went over my allotted hours before the semester ended, I would have to explain why my internship didn’t last as long as it was supposed to. But those were just two of my experiences. There are some companies that will offer unpaid internships to students who can receive college credit for their internship. While other companies do not give students college credit but will in return issue them a stipend. Every once in a while you will come across a company/organization will give you college credit and a stipend for being their intern. Do you see any differences in taking a paid internship versus an unpaid internship? Does the amount of money help you determine whether or not you will take an internship?

Posted by Kimberlee S on June 30, 2006 at 6:29 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

I am officially a published writer! I started my job shadow at the paper yesterday and their regular reporter was out sick. They had one more interview to do and she wasn't there to do it so they asked me if I felt up to it. It was my first day. On your first day you have to be up for anything. It was a quick interview over the phone and the article was less than 150 words but it feels so good to see your writing in print! They told me I did so well on that one that they had me do another one for the other town paper that they publish. It was just a 2 paragraph press release but, again, it's something. They were so impressed with me and they made sure to tell me again today.

Yesterday went so well that I didn't think it could get any better, but it did. Last week I sent my resume (the one that hasn't really worked for me, yet) to an international publishing company that happens to have an office in my area. It's really the only publishing company in the area. The position I applied for is a sales position but it pays really well and it's for a publishing company, which is where I ultimately want to end up. Any place in publishing that I can get my foot in the door. Well, anyway, I got a call yesterday from the vice-president of higher education sales and talked to him for about a half hour. I immediately felt comfortable talking to him and we hit it off (in a professional way, of course). He asked me to come in for an interview! I'm so excited! I might get to start acting my age and work a real job! Even if I don't get the job at the publishing house (hopefully this isn't an option!), I still have the paper as a good starting and learning point. I'm really getting it together now. I guess when it's the right time everything falls in to place.

Posted by Sara S on June 27, 2006 at 7:22 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

So I've been working at my internship for about 3 weeks now. Already I know it is not what I want to do with my life, but the pay is decent and I guess I am gaining some valuable work experience. It's mostly a customer service job, which I've realized is not up my alley because I can't stand most people and don't really care if they are happy. But at least I've learned that. Today is my day off, and it's very exciting. The one thing I can't get used to is the scheduling. I am a college student; I go to bed late and wake up late. But for the summer, I have to change my whole lifestyle. I leave the house at 6:30am and come home around 6:30pm, depending on traffic. Eat dinner. Run errands. Maybe watch some TV. Then the whole crappy day starts all over again. I'm not sure that I'm cut out for this 9-5 business. We'll see what happens.

Posted by Annette F on June 22, 2006 at 1:10 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

When looking for employment after awhile a person may begin to wonder if their race is playing a part in not getting hired. I can speak from experience that in some cases it does. Case in point when I lived in KY I went on an interview the company called to make sure that I knew the directions to their facility as soon as I got there the position was filled--no interview I didn't even get to say one word. Now when I left this company I waited a few hours and called back about the "filled" position and don't you know it was not filled. So I asked how could it be filled when I came in for the interview but now open. The receptionist told me that my education and skills set me apart from the rest but her boss wanted to hire a white female for the position.

Dejected because of my race I knew and still know that I must strive to be better than even I will allow myself to be in this job market from volunteering to part-time employment. It's sad that in today's society race still plays a part in whether a qualified person obtains employment no matter if their white, black or purple it should not matter. The person is wanting to better their opportunity and become an asset to the company.

Unfortunately, that was not the only incident where race was/is a factor in my not obtaining positions. Some hiring personnel (white and black) have told me the following: that I am a threat to them; I would make more money then them; I thought you were white with all of your education and skills; you seem white on paper. That's just a short list and needless to say I did not get hired.

So now I'm strongly considering opening my own business so I will be the captain of my own ship.

Posted by K Harris on June 22, 2006 at 8:25 AM | Leave a Comment (3)

Yvonne -- thanks so much for your comments and insight about the internship in the Finance Industry and how I will be able to apply it to my ultimate career goals of a Public Relations position within the sports arena. I feel so much more positive about the type of experience I'll be getting. Even though I knew it was a great opportunity, now I am really excited about it and how it can fit!

Posted by Dorian N on June 20, 2006 at 5:18 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

I recently stumbled across a magazine that offers *paid* editorial interships for recent grads. This is amazing. Most of the interships that I find offer no compensation, or only college credit. On to a cover letter and writing camples and, hopefully, a response.

I have also come to the conclusion that it is nearly impossible to find responsible people. My mother calls this the "80/20 rule". 80% of people show up to work and drag through the day, usually dragging their home-life and problems with them, 20% of people show up to work and focus on work. So many people just show up and fart around, I hope to high heaven that I am never one of these people. Half of me is grateful that my parents instilled a good work ethic in me, and half scared that I will work for someone with a lower ethic than me. This realization should put me ahead right? Sometimes I'm not so sure.

Posted by Ashleigh H on June 17, 2006 at 9:11 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

So after a week or two slump I got my frist call back yesterday. It's for a magazine internship. To tell you the truth I can't remember which one it is in particular since they took so long to call me back and I've been applying to so many. I was very excited to say the least. I'm not so sure that the timing is great though. I'm pretty sure that I put on the email that I sent them that I couldn't start until August, but I forgot to remind them of that when they called. Right now we are supposed to be contacting one another through email since I don't graduate until this Sunday and won't be available until July 1st. We'll see during the interview if they still want me since my availability is shot. Either way, I'm just glad that someone called me. It gives me hope for the future. I'm really hoping this works out though, because I really need the experience in publishing. I'm crossing my fingers and toes.

Posted by Allison C on June 14, 2006 at 12:25 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

I am currently working for an insurance/investment firm. It's strictly a summer job doing filing and light clerical work. I've already been offered a summer internship for a different financial firm for next summer. (Networking continues to pay off). I'm ecstatic that I do have something to depend on next year without really pounding the pavement.

However, I am very concerned about being pigeon-holed in that industry. I'm actually a Public Relations major with minors in Marketing and Real Estate. I realize that I'll be placed in the Public Relations department of this financial firm, and with my marketing experience it could be a great opportunity. At this point though, I have no long-term interest in working in that industry, but feel like fate and happenstance are sweeping me in that direction. My career goal is to work within the sports industry, either within the athletic office of a major D-1 university or a professional organization. I'm afraid to say no, but feel badly about the prospect of saying yes and then continuing to look for something more in line with what I want to do long term.

I don't really know what the proper protocol is in this situation. I know lots of people who take an intership, and then turn it down when a better one comes along. I feel like when I give my word I have an obligation . . . Right now, I'm leaning toward taking the intership. My thinking is that I will have just finished my sophomore year. I'll have this summer's work and next summer's work to use as collateral the summer of my junior year to really go after what I want. I'd like your thoughts and feedback, though.

Posted by Dorian N on June 12, 2006 at 7:29 AM | Leave a Comment (2)

So I found my summer internship and here I am. Sitting at home. Twiddling the thumbs. Hmmm, I wonder what's on TV.

When I accepted my internship with Preview Magazine, I was told that the magazine was small and there wasn't much to do. I took the job anyway thinking it would be enough for a part-time internship. But last week, I didn't come to work at all. The week before that I only came in once and spent most of that time chatting with my boss about food. For now, I'm just working as a freelancer - writing "filler" stories whenever the publisher says she needs one.

Is this good for me? Am I actually learning anything that will help me in the future? Will future employers even care that I freelanced for some unknown magazine? Maybe I should be worried.

Posted by Tiffany W on June 5, 2006 at 12:07 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

The concept of internships is a little confusing for me. Exactly what is the difference between a job and an internship? Where do you find out about internships? How early do you need to begin looking for them in order to secure one for the summer? I'm sure there are other questions that I need answers to . . .

Posted by Dorian N on May 29, 2006 at 12:32 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

It took me months to find an internship. I started early, but I slowly found myself spiraling into a dead end. I spent most of my searching time looking at extravagant places in New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles. They were all unpaid, but I was certain some magical white cloud would sweep me up and sprinkle everything with fairy dust and all would be good.

Unfortunately, after months of searching, the truth settled in. No one would ever call me back. Why? I'm a nobody from Oklahoma with zero experience. Why would some big shot editor in New York City feel compelled to contact me. If anything they probably laughed at my resume, crumbled it up and set it on fire.

Being stuck in a small town sucks for students who want to get into the magazine business. Sure there are a few publications in Oklahoma, but unless you just love writing about your great state, it's not exactly the time of your life.

Luckily, I was able to find an internship with "Preview Magazine," an extremely small publication entirely put together by just three people. With not enough money to hire more writers, my boss was ecstatic to hear me volunteer free labor.

I guess the good thing about working for a small publication is that I actually get to write unlike, say, working for "Entertainment Weekly," who probably keep all their interns in the basement and force them to read and respond to reader mail.

See? It could be worse.

Posted by Tiffany W on May 25, 2006 at 4:46 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

A good way for a person to supplement their income is by tutoring with one or more companies. At some companies you will be an independent contractor and others an employee. This is a good way to do two things bring more money into your household and help children advance with their education.

Posted by K Harris on May 21, 2006 at 7:08 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

Finally got a job. I was only looking for something for the summer, but I was worried that I wouldn't find anything related to my field and would wind up in a dead end job getting paid next to nothing. However, I was pleasantly surprised to come across a decent 10-week internship for a well known company. I expect to learn a lot, meet some great people, and hopefully make a bit of money. The only drawback is that although it is a well known company, there is a sort of stigma associated with the job and I feel that perhaps my talents and education will not be used to their full potential. But only time will tell that. For now, it's only a summer job. Hopefully, I'll love the firm and the people and will stay with the company for a few years. If not, I'm sure I will learn a lot. I'm actually very excited to start. I still have a little over a week to get settled and relax before starting so that's perfect. And now, it's time to start shopping for real work clothes.

Posted by Annette F on May 19, 2006 at 11:36 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

I have been strugging for the last few months to get some sort of job for this summer. I mentioned previously that my father had helped me get an "in" to a non-profit in my hometown, but left the impressions department to me. Namely, he gave me a name, but I had to get the job. Well, that was just fine with me. But after weeks of playing email-tag with the director, I became absorbed in school and work and though the ball was in her court, I was neglecting to follow up. After a few weeks of patience, I was about ready to call the job a bust and search elsewhere. But I decided that I would give it one last try, as any determined person should, just to be sure. Rather than send her another request to talk, I tried to anticipate some questions she might ask in a phone interview: what I am studying, what position I am interested in, approximately when I am available, why I think I am suitable for the job, etc. I got an immediate response from her assitant apologizing for the two of them being ridiculously busy and within 48 hours had schedule a phone interview for the coming Friday. Three days later, I had the job. My advice to anyone with ambition: don't give up (yes, that's my cliche) and always try to empathize with the employer, is hiring an intern really the first thing on his/her mind? Probably not. So keep up with gentle reminders that you're still interested and still qualified (without being condescending!) and of course, patient. But that's just my humble success story. Good luck!

Posted by Karen W on May 13, 2006 at 4:30 PM | Leave a Comment (2)

Had my first interview this morning for a summer internship. I thought it went extremely well. I felt confident and wasn't nervous. Going into the interview, I wasn't sure that I even wanted the job, but during the interview I kept hearing more things that I liked. The company seems to really care about their employees, their community, and the work that they do. Although perhaps the hours aren't ideal, the pay is decent and the experience I would gain would definitely be valuable to my future business career, whether or not I decided to stay with the company. Turns out that I have a second interview next week. I'm so close.

Posted by Annette F on May 12, 2006 at 11:24 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

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