By Haley Stark -- News Editor
With summer right around the corner, it’s time to start considering possible summer internships and leadership opportunities.
Summer internships give you the chance to get hands-on experience all while building up your college resume and getting additional volunteers hours.
Not only this, but summer internships are the perfect preparation for the real world and the job application process. Regardless of what you intern in- law, veterinary science, art, etc- internships help build the professional skills you’ll need to get your dream job and effectively work with people.
Everyone knows the pressure of college applications, but summer internships give you the potential to stand out. By interning, you’re displaying commitment and serious desire to work, a quality that other high school students may be lacking.
Furthermore, summer internships are a great way to make life-long connections that will serve as important references when you do go to apply for a job.
The hard part, however, is finding the right summer internship for you. The first step is looking online for any local internships that are offered in your area. Some openings will have online applications to fill while other may require you to email or call the business or individual.
Another option is to go in person to a local business that sparks your interest or are related to your future career path. If you decide to go out on an internship-hunt, be sure to prepare a well-written resume and dress professionally.
Even if you have no idea what you want to do for a career don't shoot down the idea of a summer internship just yet. Interning gives you the ability to refine your interests and get experience in a specific field before you commit to a university, college or job. The possibilities are endless.
Summer internships give you the chance to get hands-on experience all while building up your college resume and getting additional volunteers hours.
Not only this, but summer internships are the perfect preparation for the real world and the job application process. Regardless of what you intern in- law, veterinary science, art, etc- internships help build the professional skills you’ll need to get your dream job and effectively work with people.
Everyone knows the pressure of college applications, but summer internships give you the potential to stand out. By interning, you’re displaying commitment and serious desire to work, a quality that other high school students may be lacking.
Furthermore, summer internships are a great way to make life-long connections that will serve as important references when you do go to apply for a job.
The hard part, however, is finding the right summer internship for you. The first step is looking online for any local internships that are offered in your area. Some openings will have online applications to fill while other may require you to email or call the business or individual.
Another option is to go in person to a local business that sparks your interest or are related to your future career path. If you decide to go out on an internship-hunt, be sure to prepare a well-written resume and dress professionally.
Even if you have no idea what you want to do for a career don't shoot down the idea of a summer internship just yet. Interning gives you the ability to refine your interests and get experience in a specific field before you commit to a university, college or job. The possibilities are endless.