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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 […]

Micro Social Work Students Should Take Macro Social Work Courses

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 4, 2016 | Comments Off on Micro Social Work Students Should Take Macro Social Work Courses

  The Council on Social Work Education sets the standards for undergraduate and graduate education. The Association of Social Work Boards develops and administers nationwide licensing exams. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world which works to enhance the professional growth and development […]

Happy New Year: 2016 Mantra

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 1, 2016 | Comments Off on Happy New Year: 2016 Mantra

It’s 2016! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I wish you a year filled with love, peace, fulfillment, and opportunity. I’m not making a New Year’s resolutions but my 2016 mantra is: COMMIT, FOCUS, THRIVE What is your 2016 mantra?