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Helpful Tips for Interns

Since the importance of gaining relevant work experience prior to getting hired by an organization has increased, completing an internship has become a necessity or a requirement for breaking into and beginning a career in many fields.
  1. Finding an Internship (6)
  2. The Value of Internships (7)

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Being sexually harassed in the workplace can make a work environment very uncomforable and tense and may force subordinates to keep quiet for fear of losing their jobs.

Unexpected Challenges Found in Your Internship

Whenever we enter a new situation or experience, we usually have positive expectations in mind. But we may find ourselves faced with some challenges and it's important for us to learn how to meet these challenges by making the experience as positive as we can.

Know Your Legal Rights When Interviewing for an Internship or a Job

When interviewing for an internship there are a number of questions that are illegal for an employer to ask.

Interviewing Questions that Employers Can't Ask

When interviewing for an internship it's important to know which questions are legal and which ones are not.

The Negative Effects of the Economy on Today's College Student

The current economy is affecting college students this summer since internship hiring is down and many companies are laying off workers.

Internship Expectations

Internships afford opportunities for those seeking to gain the skills required when seeking a full-time job in today's competitive job market.

Is an Internship Really all that Important?

Internships provide an opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and experience in a particular career field as well as a chance to gain exposure to the field to help in the overall career decision-making process.

Career Lessons From The Bachelor

Internships provide the knowledge required in making an informed decision when selecting careers. The Bachelor, Jason Mesnick, this week illustrated the consequences of making a decision without knowing all the facts. Internships help answer some of the questions of what it's like actually working in a particular industry or career prior to actually making a commitment or accepting a job.

Maximizing College Breaks When Seeking Summer Internships

College breaks are a great time to relax and renew your enerby. College breaks also offer opportunities for landing that internship or job you are hoping to do for the summer.

Top 10 Tips For Interns

Learn the top ten tips to make your internship successful.

How Can StudentAdvisor.com Help You?

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.

What is Behavioral Interviewing?

Behavioral interviewing questions give employers a chance to evaluate candidates based on past performance which often predicts future performance in similar situations.

How Can One Tell if it's Really Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment can involve many types of behavior and can range from unwanted advances to outright sexual abuse or assault.

Using StudentMentor.org to Find a Professional Mentor

Establishing a mentoring relationship with professionals in the field can help college students and new graduates develop the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their careers much quicker than if they tried to do it on their own.

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