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My Internship Has Fallen Through, Now What?
It's important not to panic if you get a call from an employer who let's you know that your internship has fallen through.

How to Find a Paid Summer Internship
Finding a paid summer internship can be challenging but by understanding the process and following a few strategies and techniques, students can increase their chances of finding a paid opportunity over the summer.

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.

Internships for College Students
College students can find a variety of resources for finding internships through college career centers and online resources.

Summer Internship Season is Here! Start Preparing ASAP!
The process of finding a summer internship usually begins by checking out the numerous opportunities available and deciding which ones meet your qualifications and expectations.

2012 Readers' Choice Awards for Internships
Vote for your favorite internship and internship resources for the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards from February 22 through March 21.

A Sampling of AmeriCorps Summer Programs
AmeriCorps offers many year round and summer programs for college students, new graduates, and others who are interested in volunteering, giving back and making a difference in the local community or nation.

Six Steps to Finding a Job After College
Finding a job after college can be easier if you follow these six steps.

Ways You Can Afford to do an Unpaid Internship
If you can't afford to do an unpaid internship perhaps several of these strategies and techniques will help you to find funding.

Local, National, and Overseas Volunteer Opportunities
Local, national, and international organizations offer thousands of volunteer opportunities to people of all ages.

Three Strategies for Finding an Internship
Three strategies for finding internships include: networking, checking through internship listings, and prospecting.

Top Internship Sites on the Web
By searching internship sites on the web, you can easily access thousands of opportunities available in any career field or location you choose, including abroad.

Taking a Gap Year After Graduation
A Gap Year affords new graduates time to further explore their interests and gain some knowledge and experience along the way.

About.com's Readers' Choice Awards 2012
About.com Readers' Choice Awards are back again for 2012. Please take a moment to nominate your favorite internship plus more.

Finding the Right Internship Takes Time, Planning, & Patience
Finding the right internship takes time and planning in order to land the perfect opportunity.

Facebook has increasingly become a major player when it comes to finding internships or jobs.
Facebook has increasingly become a major player when it comes to finding internships or jobs.

Finding the Right Internship
Finding the right internship can give students a major advantage when competing for jobs after they graduate.

2012 Readers' Choice Award for Best Site for Finding Internships
Vote for 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Award for Best Site for Finding Internships from February 22 through March 21, 2012.

2012 Readers' Choice Award for Best Social Media Site for Finding Internships
Vote in the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Award for Best Social Media Site for Finding Internships from February 22 through March 21, 2012..

2012 About.com Readers' Choice Award for Best Organization to Intern For
Vote for the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards for best organization to intern for from February 22 through March 21, 2012.

Five Tips for Finding a Summer Internship During Winter Break
Winter break is an exellent time to begin looking for summer internships. Reviewing internship listings as well as uncovering potential employers will provide an opportunity to begin applying for summer internships early in the process.

Internships for Career Changers
You are currently in a dead end career or you no longer feel challenged in your job. Getting an internship in a career field of interest can offer a sneak peak in a new field as well as teach you specific skills required by employers.

Design Your Own Internship
Rather than apply only to preestablished programs, internship seekers should consider persuading an organization or an accomplished person who does not normally hire interns to offer an "ad hoc internship."

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