The job market in Indiana is tough these days even for recent college graduates. When entering the job market, college graduates may find themselves competing with more qualified applicants who have real world experience. An internship can provide a real boost to a college graduate's resume. A state like Indiana, with several premier universities, has some great internship opportunities.
The Lincoln Financial Group is offering an internship position in South Bend, Indiana, to work on their Field Training and Communications Solution team. Linclon Financial Group, (LFG), is a Fortune 500 company in the financial services sector, managing over $150 billion in assets. They employ people in many diverse fields. They are looking for an intern with strong communication and documentation skills who has a technical background. The position will include reviewing website content, developing marketing materials, and writing and editing training materials. They require strong language skills, a working knowledge of desktop publishing, creativity, and the ability to perform under pressure.
Elanco Animal Health, a division of Eli Lilly and Company, is offering a sales and marketing internship in Greenfield, Indiana. Elanco Animal Health develops and produces products and services to improve animal health and production. They are looking for students with veterinary or agricultural backgrounds who possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Ticketmaster Entertainment is offering an internship in Indianapolis, for students interested in entertainment and technology. They are looking for students to assist in event programming, work in entertainment venues, and distribute event information.
One of the above Indiana internships or any of the many other possibilities would look great on a resume. Collegerecruiter.com had 155 internship opportunities for Indiana listed as of August 1, 2009. internships provide a chance to develop important skills outside the classroom environment, ensure future employers that you are capable and responsible, and may yield contacts that will be invaluable in the future. Many large companies with internship programs prefer to hire former interns rather than untested, unknown applicants. Completing an internship can be a real resume booster in this difficult Indiana job market.
Article written by a freelance writer