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Internships 101

Ever wonder what an internship actually is and what kinds of internships are available? Have you considered how you will gain the relevant work experience employers are seeking in today's job market?
  1. Internship Housing (15)
  2. Internship Questions (14)
  3. Internship Tips (29)
  4. Types of Internships (24)

2012 Readers' Choice Awards for Internships

Nominate and vote for your favorite internship and internship resources for the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards beginning January 18, 2012.

Tell Us What You Think On the New Guidelines for Internships - New Fe…

How do you think the New Federal Guidelines Will Affect Internships?

Colleges Want the Government to Butt Out

College Presidents, administators, educators, and counselors respond negatively to the The Department of Labor's New Guidelines on Internships.

New Department of Labor Guidelines for Internships

The Department of Labor recently released New Guidelines for companies hiring interns based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) originally created in 1947.

Exploring Careers through Job Shadowing

Doing an externship or job shadowing experience is an excellent way to explore career options.

Early Deadline Internships

Early internship deadlines occur most often with large, competitive internship programs in popular industries and locations.

Internship FAQ's & Myths

There are many FAQ's and myths surrounding the topic of internships and this article was developed to help students answer some of the most basic questions involved in the process.

Developing Internship Goals

Internship goals help to clarify the type of internship and organization a student might look for a potential internship.

Why Do I Need To Develop Internship Goals?

Developing internship goals helps to structure the internship and create a plan for meeting both the expectations of the intern and the organization.

What is an Externship?

Externships or job shadowing experiences offer very short practical experiences in a particular field of study.

Characteristics of the Baby Boomer

Baby boomers grew up during the turbulent times of the 60’s whose music, events, and the Vietnam War helped define the world in a unique and very different way.

Internships, Working for Peanuts

In a nutshell, an internship is a part or full - time temporary job, which may or may not lead to a more permanent job at the same employer.

Leveraging Your Internship in Your Job Search

Internships provide graduates with a competitive advantage when seeking a new job after graduation.

Interview with Laura LaPerriere, Product Manager of StudentAdvisor.com

StudentAdvisor.com empowers college students of all ages to confidently determine which college is the right fit for their personality, academics, budget, career path, and future.

Virtual Internships are Growing in a Wide Range of Fields

Virtual internships offer a wide range of possibilities for those looking to get real world experience in a number of different fields.

Top 10 Tips for College Students

Students can prepare themselves for the future by doing several simple steps while they are still in college.

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