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Prepare for an Internship Phone Interview Phone interviews are, inherently, much different than an in-person interview. Whereas in-person interviews are geared more towards the role and an individual’s qualifications for it, phone interviews are typically meant to act as a screening to ensure a potential match. Phone interviews are the first step in the interview … Read more

Volunteer at A Hospital Under 18 We’ve previously discussed the benefits of volunteering at a hospital. Volunteering at a hospital can be an extremely rewarding and fulfilling act. It is a selfless act and can help nurture a level of empathy and compassion. Volunteering at a hospital can help you gain new experiences and life … Read more

Interview Questions for Teens No matter if you’re a seasoned career veteran who has been through countless interviews or are looking for your first part-time job, nearly everyone gets a little nervous before an interview. The onus is on the employer and the interviewer to help you feel calm and relaxed during an interview. However, … Read more

How Many Hours A Week Do Interns Work? Whether you are a paid or unpaid intern, you may wonder how many hours a week you are expected to work. While the Federal government sets some standards for interns, including what is and isn’t considered a paid internship, they have not set any standards for work … Read more

Understanding Summer Internships Internships are one of the most crucial work experiences you can receive while still in school. Whether you’re a high school student, in college as an undergraduate, or pursuing a graduate degree, an internship will help you pursue your career interests and concentration. In fact, a recent study indicated that nearly 75% … Read more

7 Reasons Internships Are So Important A common refrain we hear from recent graduates and entry level professionals is that you need to have previous experience to get additional experience. With many entry level positions requiring a certain number of years of experience, it can be difficult to get your foot in the door. Employers … Read more

Difference Between Internship vs Practicum Many college and university students are typically required to complete certain extracurricular work experiences in order to fulfill their degree obligations. These experiences can include either an internship, an externship, student teaching, or a practicum. However, understanding the differences between internship vs practicum can help students prepare for the work … Read more

Housing For Interns and Internships If you thought applying and interviewing for an internship was difficult, that may just be the beginning. Summer, traditional, interns typically state that finding appropriate and affordable housing for internships is just as difficult. With stiff competition from more traditional renters, as well as the increase in rental prices, finding … Read more

Off-cycle internships, as compared to their traditional internship counterparts, are internships that take place outside the normal internship cycle. Whereas most internships take place during the summer months, an off-cycle internship would take place during the non-summer months. For colleges and universities that operate on a trimester schedule, these off-cycle internships can be extremely attractive … Read more

How Old To Be An Intern? One of the most frequent questions we get asked is hold old do you have to be to be an intern? Internships, which we’ve discussed in-depth, are by far one of the best and greatest ways to get your foot in the door at a company and to fully … Read more