Comments on: too many on the intern ship? http://www.cheezhead.com/2009/08/05/too-many-on-the-intern-ship/ Insight and opinion from the world of employment. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:01:22 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Michelle http://www.cheezhead.com/2009/08/05/too-many-on-the-intern-ship/comment-page-1/#comment-119289 Michelle Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:24:44 +0000 http://www.cheezhead.com/?p=7754#comment-119289 I am a college undergraduate and also have an internship here at CKR Interactive. I am thankful for getting this internship and it is really helping me gain experience and get a feel for a work environment. Many of my peers looked for internships and were unsuccessful. Although many could say this was because of some shift or the economy I have a feeling the internships are out there, perhaps fewer, but they are still there. People just have to start earlier and put themselves out there. Expecting an internship to fall into your lap a week before summer starts is not the way to go, and sending in a simple resume may not be enough either. These days companies want to see a blog, or want to find you through LinkedIn (or Twitter). I am a college undergraduate and also have an internship here at CKR Interactive. I am thankful for getting this internship and it is really helping me gain experience and get a feel for a work environment. Many of my peers looked for internships and were unsuccessful. Although many could say this was because of some shift or the economy I have a feeling the internships are out there, perhaps fewer, but they are still there. People just have to start earlier and put themselves out there. Expecting an internship to fall into your lap a week before summer starts is not the way to go, and sending in a simple resume may not be enough either. These days companies want to see a blog, or want to find you through LinkedIn (or Twitter).

]]> By: Jeniffer http://www.cheezhead.com/2009/08/05/too-many-on-the-intern-ship/comment-page-1/#comment-119267 Jeniffer Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:26:41 +0000 http://www.cheezhead.com/?p=7754#comment-119267 Most internships I have seen are for college-credit only and do not want recent graduates. I am one of 73% that completed an undergraduate internship, but it was required by my University. Most internships I have seen are for college-credit only and do not want recent graduates. I am one of 73% that completed an undergraduate internship, but it was required by my University.

]]> By: Ted http://www.cheezhead.com/2009/08/05/too-many-on-the-intern-ship/comment-page-1/#comment-119249 Ted Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:57:23 +0000 http://www.cheezhead.com/?p=7754#comment-119249 Internships will change rapidly over the next couple years. We are already seeing a shift from manager-tied internships to project based internships. Internship opportunities have never been as exciting as they are today because small companies need real things done and large companies are fighting to engage gen y talent. The organizations that learn how to evaluate and attract young talent will win. Both in short term revenue and in long term strategy. It is a cool space because the opportunities are enormous. Great article, thank you. Internships will change rapidly over the next couple years. We are already seeing a shift from manager-tied internships to project based internships. Internship opportunities have never been as exciting as they are today because small companies need real things done and large companies are fighting to engage gen y talent.

The organizations that learn how to evaluate and attract young talent will win. Both in short term revenue and in long term strategy.

It is a cool space because the opportunities are enormous. Great article, thank you.

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