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The truth about internships

  • There are a lot of internships available in Northeast Ohio
  • Finding a good internship is easier than you think
  • Your parents don't need to be well connected to find an internship
  • Most interns do a lot more than make copies and answer phones
  • The majority of internships in Northeast Ohio are paid according to recent surveys - and the average wage is more than $11 per hour
  • You can intern and take classes at the same time
  • Employers hiring interns come in every size, shape, and color you can imagine - from small start-up firms to Fortune 500 global enterprises.

Why intern?

  • Gain experience in your field
  • Find out if you like a career field
  • Learn new skills
  • Network with professionals
  • Build your resume
  • Gain confidence
  • Enhance your graduate/professional school application
  • Open the door to a job offer
  • Start your career

So how do you get started?

Write a good resume. Learn how to interview. Contact your career services office – they are experts at both – and more. (Click here for a contact list of Northeast Ohio career services centers.)

College is about more than classes. When you graduate, you need to get a job. An internship is one of the best things you can do to prepare yourself for your career.

So what are you waiting for?

Register with NEOintern, and start connecting with available internships in Northeast Ohio right now.