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Prospecting for Internships

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Identify organizations of interest and contact them to see if they hire interns or would consider hiring an intern to assist with important projects or carry out the day to day operations of the business.

You can check an organization's website, the newspaper classifieds, local Chamber of Commerce, or the local phone book to identify businesses of interest.

Conduct online searches to identify potential employers.

Check online job databases to discover employers in the field and contact to see if they have internship opportunities.

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