Advice about internships. (National Student Branch).Internships are an integral part of a student's transition into the profession. Although it's it's 1. Contraction of it is. 2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its. it's it is or it has it's be ~have tempting to take the easiest internship internship /in·tern·ship/ (in´tern-ship) the position or term of service of an intern in a hospital. internship, n the course work or practicum conducted in a professional dental clinic. , it's beneficial in the long run to go with the internship that gives the most preparation for the real world. In deciding where to do an internship, focus on the area that you want to end up in, so that you can build local contacts. It may sound adventurous ad·ven·tur·ous adj. 1. Inclined to undertake new and daring enterprises. 2. Hazardous; risky. ad·ven to go to a foreign country and travel and get the internship out of the way all in one fell swoop swoop v. swooped, swoop·ing, swoops v.intr. 1. To move in a sudden sweep: The bird swooped down on its prey. 2. , but you need to get the practical experience in the area where you will probably want to get a full-time job. Some students get into an internship and realize the professional area they picked doesn't suit them. This can be a blessing in disguise Disguise Dishonesty (See DECEIT.) Abigail enters nunnery as convert to retrieve money. [Br. Lit.: The Jew of Malta] Achilles disguised as a woman to avoid conscription. [Gk. . Don't leave school knowing only what you don't want to do; instead, do another internship. The second (or third) one wouldn't be for credit, but it will help you decide what to focus on in the future. Along with your school keeping you accountable to the internship duties, you should ask to do more, especially things about which you can tell a future employer, "I was in charge of this program and it was my idea to do such and such." Agencies interviewing you for a full-time job want to see that you were innovative and motivated mo·ti·vate tr.v. mo·ti·vat·ed, mo·ti·vat·ing, mo·ti·vates To provide with an incentive; move to action; impel. mo in your internship. To find an internship in a geographic or specialty area, do your homework and then take the initiative to make an appointment at that agency. Meet with the people that you would most likely work for. For example, if you want to work for a city government's parks and recreation department, go to the specific division that interests you, whether it's a recreation center, marketing, athletics athletics or track and field also track-and-field games Variety of sport competitions held on a running track and on the adjacent field. It is the oldest form of organized sports, having been a part of the ancient Olympic Games from c. , parks maintenance, therapeutic recreation, youth services or seniors. Finally, take advantage of the conferences you attend while you're,in school. Many schools pay for conferences, and while you're there, you'll have the opportunity to meet many professionals. Don't be afraid to start a conversation and ask professionals for leads in finding an internship. |
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