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Thursday, February 26, 2009

Thinking about an Internship?

Whether you are considering an internship for this coming summer or contemplating one for an upcoming semester, it is never too early to put your plan into action. During these difficult economic times and tight job market, the right internship will provide valuable work experience, as well as a leg up on the competition when applying for future positions.

Performing a Google search online for "internships" amasses an unlimited selection of helpful sites. Some are very specific to particular areas of interest:
healthcare , fashion, finance, science, journalism, music, engineering, federal internships, etc.

An article on the website About.com, Penny's Top Internship Sites for 2009, by Penny Loretto is a worthwhile resource, offering a selective list of general sites to peruse. You can also subscribe to Penny's weekly internship newsletter. In addition, there are a number of other related internship topics that Penny addresses on the site. So, click away.

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to your internship search, but a good place to start.

By the way, if you aren't familiar with About.com, the site offers many wonderful newsletters on an endless array of topics. I receive a number of their newsletters: for example, newsletters about the places I like to frequent in New York City, specific to the boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. These newsletters provide invaluable tips about NYC that would not normally be on my radar screen.


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2 Comments:

  • At February 27, 2009 at 10:29 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Internships are also a great alternative for current seniors who are ready to graduate but have not been able to find a job. Doing an internship will help add experience to your resume and may even be the bridge to getting hired.

    There are still a number of paid internships out there and some that even last over the course of six months to one year. Doing an internship during these tough economic times will put you in a much better position in getting a job once the job market does open back up.

    Penny Loretto
    About.com Guide to Internships

     
  • At February 27, 2009 at 10:39 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Thanks for responding to my blog with some more valuable tips, Penny. I'm planning to write more about that particular topic in a future posting.

     

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