Describe a typical day for you. Getting out there and testing the waters before you jump in and make a commitment is crucial. If you don t, you might find yourself in a job that isn t all it s cracked up to be. Gaining experience in your field can allow you to test out the career without making any final decision and also give you valuable experience to put on your resume. This will also help narrow your career focus.
Internships can vary in length, can be either full or part-time and can be paid or unpaid.
It is possible that you could receive academic credit for doing an internship, so please talk to your faculty advisor and see if this is a possibility. Volunteering - Get involved in volunteer experiences by volunteering in areas of interest. Summer jobs - When you look for summer jobs, try to look for ones that match your career interests. This will help you gain some valuable experience, make you more marketable, and give you an idea of what the job entails. Informational Interviews - Interview someone in the field you are interested in.