How to Find a Paid Internship

A good way to break into the workforce is by getting an internship. However, a lot of internships are unpaid. If you want to find a paid internship, it's more difficult, but it's feasible as long as you know where to look. The work is usually a bit more demanding in a paid internship than in an unpaid internship, but oftentimes a paid internship better translates to a full-time job in the career of your choosing.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Figure out the field in which you want to explore. It is best if the field is related to what you studied in college. Narrow it down to a specific field, but remain flexible in the type of paid internships you would be interested in within that field. If you constrict your options too much, you may miss out on a great opportunity.

2. Utilize the career services department at your college or university. You can find a vast amount of information and people willing to help you. Specify exactly what you are looking for, and remember to note that you want a paid internship and not an unpaid internship.
   

3. Ask teachers, associates, friends or family that currently work in the field that interests you. You can frequently get your foot in the door with help from someone you know. Explain that you are interested in a paid internship and that you'd welcome any help you can get.

4. Go to a local job fair. Find the representatives for the companies in your field, and ask whether there are any paid internships available. If there are paid internships available, setup a time for an interview.

5. Find the websites of the corporations that you are interested in and look for contact information. Feel free to call them to see if they have paid internships. Also send in your resume if given the option.

Tips & Warnings

• Take a career assessment test if you are unsure what career area interests you. Your career services department should offer the test.

Resources

• Look through their database of paid internships at paidinterns.com.
• Find an entry level job at collegegrad.com.
• At hotjobs.com, you can find anything from internships to full-time jobs.

[Rains506]

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[lubna11]

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