Top Intern Employers for 2009
International Student Gets Full Time Job
Although it is reported that only 20% of new graduates seeking employment right after college have secured full time jobs this year, The National Association of Colleges & Employer's (NACE) student survey reported that 73% of these new graduates who were hired to work after graduation, completed an internship sometime during their college career.
Has the Current Recession Affected Your Summer Plans?
Even though times are tough, there are things that students can do to help them become more marketable in the future. Even doing menial work in a local store or fast food restaurant has something positive to teach its workers. Since most employers look for candidates with communication, interpersonal, organizational, teamwork, and time management skills; completing a "menial" job can be helpful in developing these valuable skills to include on your resume. In addition, many nonprofit organizations are hurting because of the economy as well and would welcome an extra pair of hands to keep their organization going.
Whatever you decide to do for the summer, make sure you understand the value of the experience and how you can use it to your advantage. Asking others for help can also bring about desired results as well as additional opportunities.
Question:
How has the current recession affected your summer plans? Please comment below.
INTERNSHIP PICK OF THE WEEK
ATLAS/CERN 2009 Multimedia Contest and Paid Internship Program
The research being completed is expected to make enormous strides that will eventually end up impacting young people to take an interest in studying and appreciating the sciences.
They are seeking creative students who are interested in working with scientists at the CERN site. All candidates must create a video/multimedia project in English that is less than 5 minutes in order to apply for the internship.
The deadline to apply for this internship for fall semester is July 31st.
The movie Angels & Demons with Tom Hanks is about a race against time between him and CERN scientists where antimatter has been stolen from a secret laboratory at CERN.
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College Students Learn Advantages of Doing Internships
College students will benefit if they learn to follow various strategies and techniques for seeking unadvertised internships. Reaching out to professionals in a field of interest as well as learning about companies that offer internships will go a long way in securing opportunities to gain the relevant experience and skills that employers look for.
Dress for Success
Dressing for success in a job interview will greatly increase your chances of getting hired for an internship or a job. Although you may have heard that the dress code for the organization is informal, applicants interviewing for jobs should always lean towards dressing up for the
interview rather than taking their chances and losing the offer due to inappropriate dress.
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The Academy of Arts & Sciences
The television industry is very competitive and relevant experience in the field as well as professional connections are the necessary requirements for "breaking into" the field of entertainment. Internships offer real world experiences and an opportunity to learn more about this exciting field. Making professional connections in the field is also crucial when seeking jobs in such a competitive industry.
Finding a Fall Internship
This follow up can be key in securing an internship for fall semester. Your motivation and initiative will be rewarded by the organization since most employers prefer interns who take the initiative to do what it takes to get an internship with the company. I often hear from students that they are just waiting to hear back from an employer and I always recommend that they take the initiative to follow-up on each application or resume they send. This strategy provides valuable information for students since they can find out when an employer plans on making a decision and if the student is still being considered for a position as an intern.
Students Face Differences in Times of a Recession
Banking Industry Slashes Internships
In yesterday's Reuter’s Steve Eder wrote an article entitled "Economy prompts big U.S. banks to slash internships." Although several banks have hired interns for the summer, the percentage of interns in most firms is definitely down this year. For students interested in finance or banking, it has been an extremely challenging year for students and new graduates alike.
What should students do if they can't land the internship of their dreams? Barbara Hewitt of University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School said that students are encouraged to consider smaller boutique firms, unpaid opportunities, internships abroad -- or even other industries. Alternative financial opportunities are also available for students looking to find unique and unadvertised internships in the field. Being flexible and open to possibilities is key when seeking internships or jobs in a tough economy like the one we are currently experiencing. Students should look into tapping into their network and use other creative ways for finding unadvertised internships and jobs.
For more information on jobs and internships in the financial services industry, be sure to check out fellow About.com Guide, Mark Kolakowski's, About.com site to Financial Careers.