How to Get an Internship in the United States

General Information: Internships are very common in the United States. Companies offer internships for several reasons, but from a business perspective the advantage is that an internship position is normally non-paid or offered at a very low pay. The time-period is also normally limited. Interpositions provide companies with individuals who are highly motivated to work hard a low or no cost. Interning organizations range from corporations, law firms, government agencies to interest groups, museums and hospitals. The statistics show a growing trend: 86 percent of college students had accomplished an internship in 2000 compared to 36 percent in the 1980s.

An internship is primarily offered to individuals with limited work experience to gain job skills and not as regular paying job. From an individual perspective do internships provide opportunities to work for companies that one would not normally be able to apply for due to limited work experience. The hard work that is required can pay off very well if the company decides to hire you on a permanent basis after the internship period is over. A completed internship looks good in a CV from an employer’s perspective.
Thousands of interns work in a wide variety of fields both in the United States and internationally.

Whether an internship leads to a permanent job with the same company or not, the practical and hands on work experience should make it easier to obtain future employment. Although most companies nowadays pay interns because of the increasing competition in hiring good workers, there are still some companies that do not. It is recommended to choose your internship according to your career goals and not immediate benefits and salary.

What is included in the Internships in the United States Information and Application Guide?

• An overview of internships programs available in the United States
• How to choose the internships that is right for you
• Searching for an internship
• How to apply for the internship
• Writing a good resume and cover letter
• How to prepare for the interview
• How to make the most out of your internship
• Employment opportunities after the internship is completed
• List of hundreds of companies and organizations offering internships

Internships are available in the following fields:

• Professional, Scientific and Technical services
• Health Care and Social Services
• IT (Information Technology)
• Banking and Finance
• Insurance services
• Educational services
• Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
• Government and Public Administration
• Real Estate
• Retail and Customer Service
• Manufacturing
• Administration and Support Services
• Travel, Hospitality and Food Services
• And several other fields.

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