Entry by Pat Patterson
Are you a 2010 graduate who is still searching for that first job? It is no breaking news that jobs are difficult to come across in our current economy. However, what may be news to some of you is that job search databases and networking are not the only ways to land a full-time job offer.
One option that is continuously overlooked by graduating seniors is the possibility of acquiring a post-graduate internship. Now, more than ever, because of the low cost of hiring interns, internships are used as a recruiting tool for full-time hires. A recent article in Forbes reports:
“In this economic climate, people still want to get entry-level hires but don’t have the budget, so they’re trying candidates as interns and looking to hire them afterward,” says Adeola Ogunwole, CollegeGrad.com’s director of marketing and public relations.
In addition, although all internships may not transition into full-time job opportunities, there are only benefits associated with interning i.e. gaining further work experience, learning new skills, gaining connections, etc. And for those of you who have not had an internship yet, consider what the Forbes’ article goes on to explain:
An internship can be a golden investment for those who want to start working toward a career–as well as for those who just want to earn a few bucks over several months. A survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that students with internship experience were more likely to have job offers upon graduating and had median salaries of $45,301, nearly 31% more than the $34,601 made by those with no internship experience.
And of course, don’t forget that you can find an internship for free using Indiana INTERNnet.
