http://internships.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-17T09:39:54Z Fri, 17 May 2013 09:39:54 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://internships.about.com/b/2013/05/23/graduated-without-a-job.htm <p>As I was doing some looking around on the internet tonight for stories on college graduation and some of the many great graduation speeches that occurred over the weekend, I came across one of my favorites from last year, Maria Shriver's "<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130521101705-229811292-class-of-2013-the-power-of-the-pause?trk=eml-mktg-com-0521-p2">Power of the Pause</a>".</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/b/2013/05/23/graduated-without-a-job.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://internships.about.com/b/2013/05/23/graduated-without-a-job.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 20:44:20 +0000 2013-05-23T20:44:20Z http://internships.about.com/b/2013/05/17/your-summer-internship-has-just-fallen-through-now-what.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/internships/1/9/E/2/-/-/studentoncomputer93543106.jpg" alt="Girl on Computer" /></p> <p>Recently I worked with a couple of students who just found out that the internship they thought they had for the summer, is now no longer in existence. Imagine securing the perfect summer internship in January only to find out in May that the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/od/internsites/a/My-Internship-Has-Fallen-Through-Now-What.htm">internship offe</a><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/od/internsites/a/My-Internship-Has-Fallen-Through-Now-What.htm">r has been rescinded</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/b/2013/05/17/your-summer-internship-has-just-fallen-through-now-what.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://internships.about.com/b/2013/05/17/your-summer-internship-has-just-fallen-through-now-what.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 09:39:54 +0000 2013-05-17T09:39:54Z http://internships.about.com/b/2013/05/16/share-your-summer-internship-plans.htm <p>If you've finally landed a summer internship, please leave us a comment.</p> <p>Even though it's rather late for finding summer internships or jobs, there may still be some opportunities available. I recommend trying the classified ads in your&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.newspapers.com/">local newspaper</a>, the local&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.uschamber.com/chambers/directory/default">Chamber of Commerce</a>, plus you may try prospecting with employers in a location where you plan on being for the summer.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/b/2013/05/16/share-your-summer-internship-plans.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://internships.about.com/b/2013/05/16/share-your-summer-internship-plans.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 20:45:47 +0000 2013-05-16T20:45:47Z http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/30/microsoft.htm <p>Microsoft offers <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/od/internshipsintechnology/a/Software-Internship-At-Microsoft.htm">internships</a> to current undergraduates, Masters and PhD students.</p> <p>Students working as Microsoft Research interns get an opportunity to apply research and theory to everyday practice and do this while working alongside professional researchers to learn the tips of the trade.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/30/microsoft.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/30/microsoft.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:58:18 +0000 2013-04-30T23:58:18Z http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/30/why-hire-an-intern.htm <p>We always discuss how internships benefit students but what about the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/od/internships101/a/Why-Should-You-Hire-An-Intern.htm">importance of an intern to an organization</a>?</p> <p>Hiring an intern is a great way to bring new talent and a fresh perspective into any organization. With all of the new technological advances, college students can bring the knowledge and skills they learn in the classroom and apply it to scenarios in the real world. Applying what they learn in the classroom is one of the real benefits an intern brings to any organization.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/30/why-hire-an-intern.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/30/why-hire-an-intern.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:25:36 +0000 2013-04-30T23:25:36Z http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/30/internship-pick-of-the-week-intel-2.htm <p>Forbes ranks <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/od/internshipsintechnology/a/Internships-At-Intel.htm">Intel</a> #8 among the "<em>Best Internships in America</em>", while Businessweek rates them #20 as one of the "<em>Best Places to Launch a Career</em>", so if you are seeking an internship in software engineering why not check out Intel?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/30/internship-pick-of-the-week-intel-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/30/internship-pick-of-the-week-intel-2.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:17:10 +0000 2013-04-30T20:17:10Z http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/30/more-paid-internships-lead-to-full-time-jobs.htm <p>Each year college students flock to find summer internships. By doing an internship, students hope to gain relevant work experience that they will eventually need to get hired into a full-time job. &#160;This experience can then be included on their resume for all employers to see. The other benefit of completing a summer internship is gaining exposure to professionals in the field who will be able to provide a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/referencesrecommendations/a/blreference.htm">good reference</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/30/more-paid-internships-lead-to-full-time-jobs.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/30/more-paid-internships-lead-to-full-time-jobs.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:51:47 +0000 2013-04-30T16:51:47Z http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/29/sample-government-resume-for-internships-jobs.htm <p>The key to good resume writing is to include information that will be of most relevance to an employer and what's is specific to an internship or a job.</p> <p>For jobs related to the art industry, it may not be relevant to include experience working for the government or even jobs related to psychology or social work since they have no relevance to the job. &#160;On the other hand, if you are interested in government, politics, or community service you will want to create a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/od/sampleresumes/a/Sample-Government-Resume.htm">resume</a> that focuses on government related internships and experiences.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/29/sample-government-resume-for-internships-jobs.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/29/sample-government-resume-for-internships-jobs.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:09:36 +0000 2013-04-29T21:09:36Z http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/29/graduating-without-a-job.htm <p>You may be a graduating senior who has decided to travel or do some kind of community service or gap year experience after graduation, so you&#160;may be&#160;feeling ok that graduation is just a few weeks away.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/29/graduating-without-a-job.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/29/graduating-without-a-job.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:17:04 +0000 2013-04-29T15:17:04Z http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/27/not-sure-if-i-want-to-accept-an-internship-offer.htm <p>After spending weeks or months finding the right internship, you finally get an offer from a company but you realize that you would prefer something else.</p> <p>Getting an internship offer is great news but what if you decide that the offer you received is <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/od/internships101/a/Getting-An-Internship-Offer-That-You-Dont-Really-Want.htm">not your first choice</a>? &#160;Should you accept or should you turn down the offer and wait for something better to come along? &#160;Some might say to accept the offer and then quit if you receive an internship that you feel is better suited to your career goals.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/27/not-sure-if-i-want-to-accept-an-internship-offer.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://internships.about.com/b/2013/04/27/not-sure-if-i-want-to-accept-an-internship-offer.htm Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:15:25 +0000 2013-04-27T14:15:25Z