The interviewer then nonchalantly reaches under the desk and places a finger on a small button. Before the applicant can answer with tales of a sparkling grade point average, a trap door opens beneath the well-dressed youth and after a short ride, the applicant ends up on the street without a job. This nightmare is easily avoided by working as an intern. Although most internships are not paid, they offer benefits students need to get that first job. Along with hands-on experience, they offer a chance to network with people already in the industry.
Internships act as a gateway between school and the working world.
They let students explore a field or business while still attending school and the right internship can lead to a permanent job. With the pace of life picking up speed for the next millennium, students should take advantage of all opportunities available to them. An internship can be the first and most important step toward a dream career. There are thousands of internships available through the Career Center. Students can work 10 or more hours a week in several different fields, such as entertainment, business or international espionage.