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Search thousands of U.S. and worldwide internships and entry-level jobs with companies, organizations, and agencies offering opportunities to gain valuable work experience and a chance to discover new career options available for students, recent graduates and career changers. There are many resources available for finding an internship in every career field imaginable.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Tips for Using Facebook When Searching for Internships

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

Finding the Right Internship Takes Time, Planning, & Patience

Finding the right internship takes time and planning in order to land the perfect opportunity.

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.

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.

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.

Temp Agencies Offer Summer Employment

Temp agencies caen be a good place for findingg summer employment.

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.

Internships for College Students

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

Six Steps to Finding a Job After College

Finding a job after college can be easier if you follow these six steps.

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.

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.

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.

#1 Strategy for Finding an Internship - Networking

Networking is the #1 strategy for finding internships and jobs.

#3 Strategy for Finding an Internship - Prospecting

Prospecting is a strategy for finding internships by contacting employers in a field of interest to see if they offer internships.

#2 Strategy - Finding Internships Through Online Databases

Internship databases provide listings of internships in many different career fields.

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.

Finding an Internship

There are many resources available for finding an internship. Networking, attending career fairs, contacting employers, and looking for internship listings are ways to begin conducting your search. Finding an internship requires planning but the results are definitely worth the effort.

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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