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GPA On Resume For Internship? College and high-school students often ask if they should have their grade point average (GPA) on their resume when applying for an internship. Generally, a student’s grade point average is not indicative of their future success and ability to perform the functions of a job role. However, including your grade … Read more

Are Externships Paid? Externships, as compared to internships, are generally set for a much shorter amount of time. Whereas internships last from anywhere from 6-weeks to several years, an externship is generally conducted over a few days. As-such, most externships are unpaid positions. Externships offer students an opportunity to shadow and observe a company or … Read more

Unfortunately, nearly 50% of all internships are unpaid. Further, a majority of companies are beginning to require that interns pay for the opportunity to intern with them. These payments can be upwards of $2,000 dollars, on-top of the tuition students pay to their college or university. Employers know that students looking for an internship are … Read more

Reflection papers are almost always necessary when completing an internship or externship for college credit. These papers are meant to provide an in-depth reflection and synopsis of the work and activities you completed during your internship. However, if you have an internship, you may likely be asked to write an internship reflection paper. When writing … Read more

How to Add Externship to Resume Externships are inherently different then internships, so adding their experience to your resume will also be a little different. Whereas an internship allows for more “hands-on” experience, an externship typically provides students an opportunity to shadow and observe. This level of experience is more difficult to quantify and express, … Read more

Internship vs. Externship We’ve discussed in full detail what an internship is, as-well-as how to be the best intern at your company. But we frequently get asked what the difference is between an internship vs. an externship. An internship, in its most basic sense, is a period of work experience for a set, limited amount … Read more

Are You Too Old For That Internship? When you think of internships, and interns for that matter, do you picture young, college-aged faces looking for a chance to prove themselves in a corporate environment? Like most people, we often believe that internships are meant for younger professionals and students looking to get some relevant work … Read more

Negotiate Your Salary After Internship Negotiation your salary after an internship may be just as difficult as landing the internship in the first place. The negotiations will need to be justified and you should be prepared for some back-and-forth. However, ensuring that you’re the best intern there and making a lasting, meaningful impact on the … Read more