As you can see, obtaining an internship is a very serious process and should be approached with a serious mindset. Your future can be positively impacted in many ways by your internship experience. This is why I would encourage you to consider each step of the process, and once you obtain that “dream” internship, make the most of the experience. Approach each project, assignment, and task with learning in mind.

Kyle Smith is a Senior HR Analyst with Roadway Express focusing on the use of the Internet, Intranet, and other technologies in Human Resource Management. He began his career at Roadway as a Human Resources Intern in Summer 1999 while completing his MBA at Kent State University . His address is kyle.p.smith@Roadway.com

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