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An Intern Supervisor Is Also A Mentor

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 25, 2016 | Comments Off on An Intern Supervisor Is Also A Mentor

  Intern – a person who works as an apprentice or trainee in an occupation or profession to gain practical experience, and sometimes also to satisfy legal or other requirements for being licensed or accepted professionally Mentor – a wise and trusted counselor or teacher; an influential senior sponsor or supporter   January is National […]

Is The MSW The New MBA?

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 22, 2016 | Comments Off on Is The MSW The New MBA?

  Is The MSW The New MBA?                       Written By Christine Bader Recent corporate failures demonstrate the need for the very skills that social workers bring. Now a few schools are recognizing this and offering joint tracks that merge the interests of businesses and the communities they work in.   The MBA is now the […]

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Internship

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 20, 2016 | Comments Off on 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Internship

  Many college students who are seeking employment aren’t hired because they lack work experience. Many are unable to gain experience because no one will hire them. Universities require internships and job qualifications specify that a qualified candidate must have certain level of education or experience because the best way to learn is by doing. […]

5 Ways to Make a Great First Impression in Your Internship

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 18, 2016 | Comments Off on 5 Ways to Make a Great First Impression in Your Internship

  You’ve landed the perfect internship and now the real work begins. Don’t count on the impression you made during your interview to get you through your internship. You want to learn and strengthen as many skills as possible while contributing to the overall success for your internship site. It’s time to produce. Here are […]

Should I Apply For An Internship After Graduation?

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 15, 2016 | Comments Off on Should I Apply For An Internship After Graduation?

  How To Improve Your Resume If You Lack Work Experience By WorldWideLearn   Searching for your first “real job” after college can be both exhilarating and frustrating. In a perfect world, potential employers would hire you based on your college transcript, your credentials and your willingness to learn. However, in the real world, employers […]

When Should I Begin An Internship?

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 13, 2016 | Comments Off on When Should I Begin An Internship?

  A college degree is no longer a guarantee of gainful employment. In addition to earning a diploma, you want to graduate college with marketable skills, valuable work experience, and strong letters of recommendation. Although most colleges do not require students to complete internships until senior year, it’s never too early to begin an internship.  […]

How Can I Find The Perfect Internship?

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 11, 2016 | Comments Off on How Can I Find The Perfect Internship?

Many students are aware of the benefits of a successful internship but are unsure of how to find the right internship for them. Here are 5 ways to find the perfect internship:   1. Decide what you want to do right now The first step to finding the best internship opportunity for you is to […]

My takeaways from my social work internship experiences

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 8, 2016 | Comments Off on My takeaways from my social work internship experiences

  By David Ethm Kwon This year’s internship is my sixth one thus far, and will most likely be my final internship. Considering that, I have come think a bit about what I think are key takeaways from my internship experiences. 1. The most important relationship I came to have in any given internship was […]

Quality Internships Are Mutually Beneficial

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 6, 2016 | Comments Off on Quality Internships Are Mutually Beneficial

  I am a strong proponent of internships. Internships are mandatory for the majority of college majors that I am aware of. I fully support these mandatory requirements. It is my belief that it is never too early to apply for an internship and that students should not wait until senior year to “put theory […]