Comments on: Is a College Internship Right For You?

By: MyLifeROI

MyLifeROI — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:49:30 +0000

I think a lot of prestigious companies offer very competitive co-ops that inflate your resume a lot more than the typical internship.

An internship being a paper shuffler won’t do you much good if you don’t grab the bull by the horns and ask for responsibility, either!

By: Roger

Roger — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:44:10 +0000

Hum, internships might have been a good idea. Good luck to you, Studenomist on finding an internship and getting some real world work experience.

As for myself, I had a scholarship from my university that completely covered my tuition, at least during the normal school year. Had I taken classes during the summer, I would have had to pay for them myself, and so I worked instead. I wish I had made more of an effort to look for summer internships or other positions related to my field during my breaks, though; that would likely have helped my initial job search.

By: Steve @ Start-Up

Steve @ Start-Up — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:50:28 +0000

What is your definition of internship? I worked summer internships in between each school year. It was a great opportunity to get some experience in my field and make some good cash. I was able to pay off all of my loans with my internship money.

Internships don’t always have to be a Co-op style where you work while you go to school. I’ve even had friends do internships during the month off in January.

By: Studenomist

Studenomist — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:47:02 +0000

Seems like all of the feedback I have received in regards to an internship is very positive. I just had my meeting with the director of the internship program yesterday and I came out feeling pretty good about the whole idea. My plan is to TRY to find a 1 year internship starting in September. I will postpone my studies for a year because I really don’t see the point of graduating from college during such a economic downturn. If I am able to secure a 1 year internship I would focus all of my energy on the job and this site in the evenings. Wish me luck!

By: Vik Dulat

Vik Dulat — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:35:45 +0000

I would highly recommend that everyone does a internship.

1) You get to meet new contacts
2) You find out if you really want to do this type of job for the rest of your life
3) Looks great on your resume
4) You make some money

Great article!

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:33:41 +0000

I had an internship in college that had nothing directly to do with my major but enjoyed it anyways, learn some new things and made some connections. I would say take any internship if you can, even if not related to your major. The reason is because it’s almost necessary these days to have one or companies won’t even give you an interview. Any internship is a resume builder and can be spun around to make it look like more was accomplished. Even boring useless internships can still get you recommendations or if nothing else advice from people there.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:22:44 +0000

You HAVE to invest your time into internships and other venues to get out there, make connections, and gain experience. I am a big beliver! Great post.

By: Jeff Rose

Jeff Rose — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:05:48 +0000

I think internships are vital. I did an unpaid 15 hour a week internship the summer before my senior year of college. Financially, the national guard paid my way through school and I worked par-time for extra cash and also was a full time student year round. Was I busy? Absolutely!

The internship had me filing and other basic administrative tasks. I knew that having something on my resume was important though so I showed up each day dressed for success and eager to work. Apparently, it made a good impression because I got hired to work there part time for the rest of college and eventually turned into a full time job after college (financial advisor). So yes, from my perspective, an internship is vital if you want to get ahead.

By: Trevor @ Financial Nut

Trevor @ Financial Nut — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:44:25 +0000

You have to have experience! HAVE TO! If you’re looking to do anything in business & finance (where I’m headed), you’ve got to have some decent experience. Later I’d like to get an MBA, and that is going to require having some decent experience.

But it all depends on your field. You made that point.