It is time for the 2012 About.com Internship Readers' Choice Awards. Nominations have been submitted and are now closed, the finalists have been determined, and now it is time to cast your final votes to determine the winners.
From 12:00am EST February 22nd through March 21st at 11:59pm EST, you can cast your votes for the your choice of the best of the best internships and sites listed on this page. After the final voting period ends, the results will tabulated, with the winners scheduled to be announced on March 30th.
The About.com Readers' Choice Awards in not scientific and there is no prize -- just the bragging rights that come with getting recognized by the readers of one of a leading website owned by The New York Times Co. To learn more, include the other About.com sites that are participating this year, visit: http://awards.about.com.
Best Internship
Each year students complete internships that provide them with the knowledge and skills required to get hired in today's competitive job market after graduation.
If you have completed an awesome internship or if you have an awesome internship to share, please nominate that internship now. We welcome nominations for this category to identify internships that are the best of the best as selected by our readers.
If you have completed an awesome internship or if you have an awesome internship to share, please nominate that internship now. We welcome nominations for this category to identify internships that are the best of the best as selected by our readers.
Best Organization to Intern For
With the many opportunities for students and career changers to get the experience they are seeking in the work force, there are many organizations that provide a truly educational experience as well as the on-the-job training and mentorship required for them to qualify as a truly valuable internship.
This category is especially exciting for students who are currently looking for an internship. With so many organizations to choose from, it's really valuable for students to get recommendations from their peers.
This category is especially exciting for students who are currently looking for an internship. With so many organizations to choose from, it's really valuable for students to get recommendations from their peers.
Best Site for Finding Internships
The internet has changed the way people look for internships and jobs. The first place for students to check for internships is with the Career Development Center at their college. Career counselors can help students identify generic as well as industry specific sites for students to check for internships.
If you have used or know of some top sites to look for internships, please nominate your choice now.
If you have used or know of some top sites to look for internships, please nominate your choice now.
Best Site for Finding Internships Abroad
Thousands of students each year are interested in finding an internship abroad. Internships abroad have recently become even more popular since we live and work in a global marketplace. Students who are able to adapt to another country and live successfully are seen by employers as valuable future employees for the company.
If you have completed an internship abroad or know of some really cool internet sites for finding internships abroad, please nominate them here.
If you have completed an internship abroad or know of some really cool internet sites for finding internships abroad, please nominate them here.
Best Social Media Site for Finding Internships
Social media sites used for finding internships and jobs have grown exponentially over the course of the past couple of years. No longer are students just turning to Facebook to keep up with family and friends, many are now using LinkedIn, Twitter, and other sites to find additional internship opportunities by becoming followers of individuals and groups online.
If you have a favorite social media site that you use for finding internships, please nominate that site here.
If you have a favorite social media site that you use for finding internships, please nominate that site here.
