1. Trying Out a Career Choice Before You Decide.
- Author
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Belkin, Lisa
- Subjects
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INTERNSHIP programs , *SUMMER , *INTERNS , *PROFESSIONAL education , *VOCATIONAL interests , *VOLUNTEERS , *STUDENTS , *CAREER development , *VOLUNTEER service , *OCCUPATIONS , *WORK - Abstract
Discusses the value of summer internships. Suggestion that internships have become as coveted and prestigious as colleges; Role of internships in helping you decide what you do not want to do; How most internships are volunteer work, which means the only people who can apply are those who can afford not to be paid; Comments of interns and educators; Examples of people who changed their career goals after doing internships.
- Published
- 2005