March 11, 2008
No Internship? No Problem
The semester is quickly coming to a close, and I think no one is more excited to be done than I am. For me, a huge part of the excitement is moving on to the next best thing, that is, my plans for the summer.
For some students, that "next best thing" is going to be an internship, which will definitely be an experience to remember. However, if you aren't in that position, there are tons of other things to be doing to build your resume for next year and beyond.
Volunteering is a great thing to be doing over the summer, especially if you are interested in the non-profit sector. Random summer jobs are also a possibility (beyond the golf course from home). There is a great book in the Career Center on jobs like these. Studying abroad is another possibility.
The important thing is to take the opportunity to look beyond your typical set of experiences to see locations to expand in places you might not be already working on. The reality is that summers are a great time to build your resume, with or without an internship.
-Nick
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January 08, 2008
Why Internships?
Everyone goes into college with thousands of different things in mind. Just a few are freedom from parents, the excitement of a new city (maybe even state or country), new friends and new classes. But all too often, the importance of new professional experiences gets lost in the commotion.
Internships are very important because they help to develop a well-rounded and professionally prepared individual. On top of the growth that comes from working in a professional setting, an internship gives a person a look into a different field or industry, it allows them to meet leaders in all sorts of organizations, and take on some of the roles they only learn about in the classroom.
Its important to remember the role that internships play in your learning during your time as an undergraduate. Too often students go through their years here ignoring three quarters of their resume (the one right beneath your "Education" section) even though it is often the one most important to employers.
-Nick
Peer Advisor
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