Intern Candidates
About 75 percent of college students use resumes in their search for an internship. Internships are difficult to define. In general, an internship is more sophisticated than a summer job. There are both paid and unpaid positions.
Some internships offer academic credit, while others are more project-focused, offering the opportunity to build skills and explore a field of interest. Some internships are promoted through large, well-publicized, and structured programs, and others are identified through networking and self-initiated efforts. Internships are growing in importance. Students in search of an internship should use their resumes to project their curiosity, competence, and awareness of the field.
As college students become more sophisticated about their career aspirations, internships have grown in importance and popularity. A 2007 poll by MonsterTrak showed that 78 percent of college students plan to complete one or more internships before interviewing for their first job.
Just like any other job candidate, those seeking internships must project focus, since competition is high. You're probably looking for an internship to get a deeper knowledge of your field of interest, but — in an ironic twist — you need to project focus and some familiarity with the field before you can get that internship. Do that on your resume!
