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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?

What is a stipend?

A stipend often offers monetary compensation to interns or apprentices that helps to defray the costs of housing, transportation, and food over the course of their learning experience.

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.

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.
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