Twitter and LinkedIn are becoming more an more popular as ways to identify opportunities. Internship.com has accounts on both.
Search for “InternAlert” on Twitter and “Internships and Interns” on LinkedIn.com.
Archive for May, 2009
From CNN.com: A report by the Commonwealth Fund last year showed that 34 percent of college graduates will spend some time uninsured in the year after graduation. The report also found that two-thirds of young adults ages 19 to 29 who spent time without insurance coverage in the past year had gone without needed medical care because it cost too much.
Read the full article at: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/21/ep.college.graduate.insurance/index.html
Voices for Virginia’s Children is seeking a summer intern to assist with a research project for their annual Kids Count Data Book. This could be a great opportunity for either a student interested in non-profit or government/public policy work. Voices is a non-profit advocacy and a think tank organization for the state of Virginia and is located in downtown Richmond (only two blocks from UR Downtown) and accessible by the 16 bus. While the internship is unpaid, internship credit can be negotiated. Visit SpiderConnect for more information or to apply.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — In today’s tough job market, it’s critical to stand out. So how to make sure your application gets noticed: A flawless cover letter? Killer résumé? Glowing reference from the CEO?
Not even. In the worst job market in 25 years, building an online presence is crucial to getting a job. Who you connect to, “follow” and “friend” can be just as important as conventional tools like résumés.
Read more at: http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/12/news/economy/social_networking_jobs/index.htm?cnn=yes
Great site of jobs for the “Common Good.” You can search by level of experience, geographic location and job function. They even have career advisors– but of course, you can always contact your advisors at the CDC too!
