Issue Date: 11/16/09
Palomar offers internship aid
By Yvonne Lanot
As college gears students up for their future careers, internships can make them stand out when they enter the working world.
"Internships are always perfect,"said Nicole Moreau, a representative at Palomar College's career center. "No matter how difficult the economy is, all sorts of businesses have internships."
Students need to start valuing their skills, she added. Having an internship will not only help bring about those specific skills you learn, but also help build those skills for future use.
"It can also help you land a job in that same field you intern at," Moreau said.
Dennis Foley, who handles internships at the Orange County Register, advised students at a conference last month to "start interning early."
He explained that interning while in school will help your chances when trying to find a good job. Especially with the tough economy, internships always give people more experience to put on any resume.
Also, interning at more than one place is a good thing. Having more experience in different fields and different businesses will show that you can be flexible and work in any type of environment closely related to your field of study, Foley said.
When asked about how to find internships, Foley said, "Choose where you want to work and the type of job you want. Then target your search. Once you find a place of interest, never hesitate to call and ask about their internships."
Be knowledgeable of the business and have questions to ask when calling on internships.
Employers want people who know their stuff and have passion for what they want to do in life and be passionate about interning in that specific field."
Moreau said she believes that passion is also a big part of landing an internship.
"Students need to be proactive," Moreau said. "Get in touch with someone in your field of study. Have them mentor you if they cannot offer you an internship at that moment. Network yourself."
Networking has become a big deal when trying to find a job or an internship. Networking allows you to find contacts with internship and job opportunities.
"Interning is a great way to start your network," Moreau said. "By having a great network of people, it will make your chances into getting a permanent job, or even just an internship, even greater than most."
Students looking for information on internships can go to the Student Services Center and talk with a Career Center representative, or visit the Palomar Career Center Web site.
"Internships are always perfect,"said Nicole Moreau, a representative at Palomar College's career center. "No matter how difficult the economy is, all sorts of businesses have internships."
Students need to start valuing their skills, she added. Having an internship will not only help bring about those specific skills you learn, but also help build those skills for future use.
"It can also help you land a job in that same field you intern at," Moreau said.
Dennis Foley, who handles internships at the Orange County Register, advised students at a conference last month to "start interning early."
He explained that interning while in school will help your chances when trying to find a good job. Especially with the tough economy, internships always give people more experience to put on any resume.
Also, interning at more than one place is a good thing. Having more experience in different fields and different businesses will show that you can be flexible and work in any type of environment closely related to your field of study, Foley said.
When asked about how to find internships, Foley said, "Choose where you want to work and the type of job you want. Then target your search. Once you find a place of interest, never hesitate to call and ask about their internships."
Be knowledgeable of the business and have questions to ask when calling on internships.
Employers want people who know their stuff and have passion for what they want to do in life and be passionate about interning in that specific field."
Moreau said she believes that passion is also a big part of landing an internship.
"Students need to be proactive," Moreau said. "Get in touch with someone in your field of study. Have them mentor you if they cannot offer you an internship at that moment. Network yourself."
Networking has become a big deal when trying to find a job or an internship. Networking allows you to find contacts with internship and job opportunities.
"Interning is a great way to start your network," Moreau said. "By having a great network of people, it will make your chances into getting a permanent job, or even just an internship, even greater than most."
Students looking for information on internships can go to the Student Services Center and talk with a Career Center representative, or visit the Palomar Career Center Web site.
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