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Getting the Most Out of an Internship
There are many things interns can do to make the most of their internship experience. Finding an internship in a career field of interest offers many rewards including the opportunity it offers as a career builder which ultimately could lead to turning the internship into a full-time job.

Choosing a College Major
It's important to recognize that a college major will prepare you for a variety of career options in addition to identifying your values, interests, experiential education, and individual personality characteristics which will also play a key role in your career decision making after college. Choosing a major usually takes time and it is only a piece of the puzzle when selecting a career after college.

Internship Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
For college students there are a number of options for finding an internship, such as: paid internships, nonprofit internships, summer internships, internships for credit, not for credit internships, internships abroad, etc. Internships are a career builder and offer college students the relevant work experience required for getting hired in future jobs.

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

The Career Planning Process
Making career decisions is an ongoing process and as individuals grow and change, so do personal goals and aspirations. Career development includes a process that involves some very specific steps to be complete. Making quick career decisions can create career dissatisfaction and may cause someone to be unsuccessful in their career if they are working in a career that does not meet their individual, interests, skills, and professional and personal goals.