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Valuable Lessons and Skills You’ll Earn in an Internship

By Allison WignallLast updated on November 20, 2024

An internship is more than just making coffee for your supervisor or running errands for senior staff. While you may run an occasional errand or make a cup of coffee occasionally, it will form a very small part of your day. For the most part, you’ll spend your internship doing almost similar tasks as the …

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FAQs About Internships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

An internship is a short-term (paid or unpaid) work experience that takes place in a professional setting. Internships typically have a specified commencement and completion date and are monitored by an experienced professional in the field. Here are some common questions about internships. Should I apply to any internship opportunity I come across? To make …

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How to Increase Your Chances of Getting an Internship

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

An internship is an invaluable experience. Not only will it look good on a future resume, but it allows you a sneak peek into your potential career field, gives you industry contacts, and helps you develop relevant skills. You should absolutely consider doing at least one internship during your college years (if not multiple), and …

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The Pros and Cons of a Fellowship

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Fellowships are programs that are often associated more with graduate and doctoral students, but some undergraduate students may also benefit from fellowship opportunities. What is a Fellowship? A fellowship is an academic and financial opportunity for a student to work as a research or lab assistant for a professor. Depending on the specific field and …

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The Difference Between Internships And Fellowships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Though some use the terms interchangeably, internships and fellowships differ in quite a few ways. Let’s break down the differences. Internship vs Fellowship An internship is essentially an opportunity for students to gain work experience in a field they are interested in pursuing. Some students may do internships to get a first-hand look at a …

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Careers for Students Who Love to Travel

By Elena TahoraLast updated on December 22, 2022

For some of us, traveling constantly feels like a distant dream, but it’s far more obtainable than you’d think. There are many careers you can strive for that allow you to travel and experience the cultures you’d like to, so let’s go over a few. Diving/Scuba Instructor Potential Majors: Marine Biology, Biological Oceanography  If you …

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Should Seniors Do An Internship The Summer Before Their Freshman Year Of College?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are high school internships worth doing the summer before college? People are pretty evenly divided on this question. Some argue there are other things the soon-to-be-freshman should be focusing on, others say it’ll be a great experience before the busyness of college. Internships aren’t just for college students. Here are some of the pros and cons …

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Fastest Growing Jobs for College Graduates

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

One thing many college students worry about is finding a job after graduation. While some fields are more competitive than others, there are several career paths and industries that are growing, making new positions available to recent graduates. These are just 4 of the fastest-growing jobs for those with Bachelor’s degrees: Software Developers One fast-growing …

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Possible Careers for a Creative Person

By Jessica KaneLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you have a creative side, you may wonder if you can translate this talent into some sort of career. If you are like many creative people, you may think that there are some limitations when it comes to finding a career in which you can take full advantage of your creativity. In fact, you …

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Top Careers for Analytical People

By Jackie RobersonLast updated on February 2, 2024

People who are analytical thinkers have strong problem-solving skills. Fitting careers for analytical people are those that involve finding solutions to existing and potential problems. Careers in engineering, accounting, business analysis, and management consultation are all great choices. There are several things to consider when choosing which field to major in and then which career …