Meeting Employers Through Job Fairs
Attending a job fair is another strategy that students can use to identify potential employers who also offer internships. It is a great way to meet recuiters in the field who are looking for potential candidates. Although these recruiters may be looking to fill actual job vacancies, they often are scouting for individuals that they feel would fit in well with their corporate environment and who may begin their career by starting out in an internship .
Some career fairs specifically cater to internships while others may focus more on jobs but may not be adverse to hiring an intern if they met the right person. Since many organizations view internships as a trial orientation, hiring an intern may save them money down the road by trying them out with thoughts of potentially hiring them once the student graduates. 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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