January 2009 Articles

Internships: The Key to Landing Your Dream Job

By Aaron Dodson

My friend Jordan walked up to me this summer with some exciting news. It was evident from the way that he wildly gestured with his big hands that he had something important to share. He had landed an internship with the FBI—he would get a secret clearance and an almost certain full time job or scholarship when the internship ended.

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How Can I Get the Internship of My Dreams?

by Melody Dornink

Internships are a vital part of hands-on work experience for any college student or graduate. So how can you land your “dream internship”? And, better yet, how can you get the most possible out of your interning experience?

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An Internship for the Real World

By Kelly Negvesky

When you take a job, it's a little risky. If it turns sour, there isn't a whole lot you can do about it. But an internship is different. Many times students are afraid to commit their whole life to something that they are not sure they will enjoy. As one CollegePlus! grad found out, internships are a great way to test out an idea and see if they are called to pursue it on a long-term basis.

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