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Internship Success

Successful interns are prepared to do what it takes to get the job done. They know the value of doing a good job and are prepared to do much more than what the employer asks them to do. They take initiative, ask questions, arrive on time, while staying out of office conflicts or gossip.

Internship Success Guide

The Internship Success Guide offers valuable tips and suggestions on ways to become successful in the today's job market.

Finding a Summer Internship By Creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Developing S.M.A.R.T. goals can help you find an internship for the summer.

Handling Conflict in the Workplace

Conflict is a normal part of everyday life and learning how to handle it successfully will make your work life much easier.

How to Handle Conflict in the Workplace

Here are some tips for handling conflict in the workplace to help resolve issues quickly in order to get back to the task at hand.

Finding a Job After College

A list of Top 4 Strategies for college students seeking a job after graduation.

How to Make a Memorable Impression in Your Internship

Body language speaks volumes and lets an employer know that you are confident and serious about doing a good job.

How Can I Guarantee My Internship Is a Success?

Successful internships depend on many things including clear expectations of both the intern and the employer; excellent communication, interpersonal, organization, and time management skills; as well as specific skills required in the field.

The Top 10 Work Values Employers Look For

Personal Values - Personal values are a top priority for employers when hiring new employees since it is the foundation from which an employee operates. Good work values offers the employer someone who has a strong work ethic, is dependable, reliable, honest, and possesses a positive attitude.

Top 10 Tips For Interns

Here are the top 10 things interns can do to make their internship a success.

Job Market Predictions for the Graduating Class of 2012

What are employers saying about the current job market for the Class of 2012 new graduates?

Graduating this year, should I be looking for an internship or a job?

Deciding to apply for an internship or job can provide it's own set of challenges and benefits.

What Does it Take to be a Successful Intern?

There are many things you can do to become a successful intern. Employers seek interns who are motivated, show initiative, and maintain a sense of honesty and integrity. They also look for communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer literacy skills.

MVHS Alumni Selected for NASA Internship

For three Navajo University of Arizona (UA) students an internship opportunity was recently awarded to them to participate and contribute scientific research alongside university professors partnered with NASA.

Getting Along with Your Boss

Getting along with your boss may require you to use your human relations skills to diffuse conflicts and maintain positive relations.

Employers Attracting Talent Through Internship Programs

Recognizing the fact that employers value relevant work experience more than a perfect 4.0 GPA, 78 percent of prospective graduates plan to complete one or more internship during their college career.

For The Smartest Interns, A Golden Opportunity

Many organizations look at their internships as a two month interviewing process. They hire the brightest and the best talent they can find and then put them to the test.

Creating Work-Life Balance for College Students

College can be a very challenging and stressful time for students and learning how to create work-life balance is essential for overall success.

College Students Need More to Get Hired in Today's Competitiv…

As college students flock back to classes this fall, it's important for them to consider additional experiences that will increase their chances of getting a job after graduation.

Top 10 Tips for College Students

How can students better prepare themselves for a job after college.

Are You Unhappy in Your Current Internship?

Even if you find your internship is not what you expected, there may be ways that you can benefit from the experience without quitting early.

How to Benefit From Your Internship

There are many ways to benefit from an internship and the more detailed you can be with your skills and accomplishments, the stronger your resume and cover letter will be.

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