Internships

Internships are generally pursued a little later on, either once you're in college or have some work experience. They're designed to provide a more focused exposure to an organization or career. Internships are also a great way to network for future positions, because you gain experience and make personal contacts. Some internships are paid (usually not a large amount) and others are unpaid.

Some organizations, companies, and government offices have formal internship programs for which you must apply despite the free labor you are offering. Another way to find an internship is to contact a place at which you'd like to work and offer to work as an intern.

To make your internship worthwhile, you will need someone to supervise your work and support your growth, or else you might spend the duration of your assignment fetching coffee and making photocopies (though you are certain to be doing some of that in any case).

Off-Site Internship Resources:

• InternshipPrograms.com
• Rising Star Internships