Internship Week at The Daily Muse

Internship Week at The Daily MuseInternship Week at The Daily MuseReady to kick off your summer fr sich selbstship search? Youve found the perfect place to start This week, were bringing you a weeks worth of great advice for scoring a great internship and succeeding once you get there. Check out what weve done so far, then browse through some of our favorite past articles on internships and the job search.Landing Your Dream Internship (and Job) Expert Advice from YouTernWhen it comes to internships, the last thing you want is a job that will have you making copies. Enter YouTern, the organization that connects the best students with the best internships. We sat down with founder fruchtfleisch Babbitt for advice on landing the gig.5 Ways I Was a Terrible InternEvery intern or junior employee is bound to make a mistake at some point. But, take it from this now-seasoned professional and her internship experiences There are several you never want to make.From Intern to Colleague 3 Secret s for Landing a Full-Time GigYou know that internships can be a great way to get some practical experience and make new contacts, but they can actually turn into full-time jobs, too. Heres how to become the kind of intern that gets hired.10 Internship Experts to Follow on TwitterWeve scoured the Twitterverse to bring you a list of the best career and internship experts out there. Check out the advice from our favorites.Unpaid Internships When You Have to Ask Your Parents for MoneyInternships are great- minus the fact that many are unpaid, meaning that youll have to live without a paycheck, and ask Mom and Dad for money. If youre in that boat, heres how to navigate (and take some pain out of) the situation.Dos and Donts to Ace Your Virtual InternshipVirtual internships are a great way to get hands-on experience while being able to keep a flexible schedule, but there are some tricky aspects to working online, too. So, before you sign on, check out these tips to help you on your way.6 Ways to Be a Great Boss to Your InternHaving an intern to help you out is great, but its a big responsibility, too Read on for tips on how you can give your interns a great experience, and develop your own leadership skills at the same time.Are New Grads Making the Grade at Work?Earlier this year, a study concluded that college grads arent ready for todays working world. Thats daunting to hear, but dont give up too fast. We took a look at the reports concerns, and came up with ways you can overcome them.Our Favorite Internship ArticlesWhy to Think Twice About Bypassing Unpaid InternshipsInternships can help you get a job, but they wont always get you a paycheck. But before you write those unpaid opportunities off, read on for a few reasons why companies dont pay- and what you could stand to gain from them anyway.Internship Horror Stories (and How to Avoid Them)Internships can be a great way to build your experience- or they can leave you sorting mail for three months without even a thanks to show for it. To make sure that your next internship is of the career-building variety, here are three red flags to dodge.How to Nail the Job Search in College? Treat it Like a ClassWhether youre looking for a summer internship or trying to land a position post-graduation, searching for a job when youre in college can be overwhelming. But theres a way to make it easier on yourself- just treat like a class.5 Job Skills You Didnt Learn in CollegeYouve completed the coursework, amassed a crazy amount of knowledge, and earned your diploma. But are you really ready for the real world? Heres a crash course in the skills that professors cant teach you- and how to learn them before your first day.8 Ways to Stand Out at a Career FairGetting ready for a career ritterlich? Our guide covers everything you need to know- from getting ready for the event to making a great impression to following up afterward.The 10 Rules of Interview EtiquetteInterview scheduled? Brush up on the basics fo r making all the right moves before, during, and after the interview.