5 Resources for Finding the Right College Internship - CareerAlley

5 Resources for Finding the Right College Internship - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Its the same story you hear over and over. You leave Higher Education, youre ready for the rules of reality and in the current economy youre trying to[easyazon_link asin=0615514537 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]find a job[/easyazon_link] suited to your career prospect. This is where many companies are offering the internship and graduate scheme. Now this can vary depending on what company and position you apply for. Some graduate schemes offer paid work from a beginner level and allow space for you to develop and grow within the company while some hold short-term contracts, some which can be a great experience but unpaid. Planning your potential career can be very daunting but exploring your skills and understanding your levels of motivation helps you achieve your hunt for graduate roles. Its becoming a well-known fact that in order to grow, some companies require an unpaid employment to begin with. However, this can sometimes be a trick and unless you are confident that youll get a permanent role towards the end, you may want to question the position. In creative sectors its a well-known fact that a lot of students and post graduates can earn little or nothing at all for their work. However, if you seek the right business and team you can find yourself in a beginner role, earning a comfortable sum. [easyazon_link asin=1118338596 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]Manage your online reputation[/easyazon_link] Researching for the right internship can be at times difficult but exciting. Its best to start early while you are still in education so there isnt a long period of waiting after. Some companies look to interview as early as November so keep an eye out for recruiters around this time. Look throughout the year too. Its not just summer when companies recruit, keep an eye out for your ideal job and keep tabs of hire days, career pages on websites and follow their social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook for announcements. Networking is key as well. Build up your social media networks and tailor your CV to the job role you are looking for, companies will appreciate your effort. Create LinkedIn and Twitter accounts to keep up to date with companys efforts and be the first to recognise and be notified of any news. Be Broad Dont look directly in the area that you studied. Look in other areas. For example if you studied Business, take a look at Marketing such as Digital Marketing, Social Media and other areas. Contact big brands that you aspire to work for and trail through the opportunities that arise. If you are still at University, try and gain as much experience after study hours as possible. Look at summer holidays as a good way of gaining experience before the end of your tuition, this will boost you into the career world and look great on your CV. When looking for new career fields, an internship gives you a taster and development of knowledge towards a fresh and exciting venture. This article was written on behalf of the STR Group, a great resource for graduate jobs and more. 5 Links to Help You Find Your College Internship: Internship Resources for College Students A bunch of great resources from Quintcareers.com, including links to how to find an internship, internship dos and donts and a comprehensive list of college internship sites. Internships, Apprenticeships, Volunteer Opportunities If you havent visited the Riley Guide in your quest for a job or summer internship then youve been missing one of the best career sites on the Internet. Known for their vast listings of career links, their Summer Intern section will not disappoint. Starting with a list of Internships and Fellowships sites, the site lists additional resources for both study and non-study experience abroad. And, while getting paid would be nice, you should also consider looking at the volunteer opportunities sites listed here as well. Internship Job and Blog Search A college internship search would not be complete if you did not visit CollegeRecruiters.com. One of the best sources for career related information for college students, their Internship section is a great place to look for actual internship jobs. Type you location (or the location of where you would like to have your internship) at the top of the page and off you go. There were over 31,000 opportunities when I checked the site. InternMatch A great site for finding Intern jobs and Paid Internships. Take a look at their link to guides at the top of the page as well. How to Find a Last Minute Summer Internship Maybe you waited too long and are scrambling to find your summer internship before your parents make you work at some fast food joint for the summer. Take a look at this site. In addition to give some great advice as to how to approach your search, you can enter your email account and have opportunities sent to you every day. As if that is not enough, the right hand side of the page lists Internships for current week. Take a look. This is a Guest post. We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey