Summer Plans
Not convinced you want to do a summer internship?
Many students are just not certain about what they want to do during the time they have off from college. A percentage of students plan on traveling or maybe continuing with the same summer job they had during high school. Some students may help out in a family business or may do odd jobs such as lawn care or painting. The economy this year forces students to be more flexible with their summer plans.
Although the above may all be true, it's also important for students to begin thinking about their future career and life after graduation. Thinking long term and doing something to increase your knowledge and skills in your field, will be helpful in the long run when students are actually seeking full time employment in the future. Continue reading ...
Article by, Penny Loretto, a career counselor at a small liberal arts college in upstate New York, has her own private career counseling practice, Career Choice, and is About.com's Guide to Internships.
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