Internship Sites
Posted in Internships
Information about internship programs, internships abroad, summer internships, paid and non-paid internships, nonprofit internships, application, and recruitment are available in many online internship databases. So where exactly can you find an internship that would be a perfect fit for all your needs and goals? This article identifies some of the leading internship sites: MonsterTRAK, Internweb.com, InternJobs.com, Internships USA, and Internships.com.
MonsterTRAK
MonsterTRAK (originally JobTRAK) claims itself to be the "largest, oldest, and most popular job listing site for college students and alumni." Founded in 1987, MonsterTRAK focuses on up-and-coming workforce especially students. It is currently operating sites in 23 countries worldwide. In addition to internships, this job portal also provides information about part time jobs and entry level positions. In addition, MonsterTRAK offers resume creation, career advice, job search, and internship advice, all for free for students.
InternWeb.com
InternWeb.com offers useful internship listings and postings free of charge. This internship database also provides internship related articles such as how to write effective cover letter and resume and about portfolios and informational interviews. InternWeb.com also gives interns an opportunity to share to future interns their experiences. What's more, it offers employers an opportunity for posting unlimited employer FAQ's, internship opportunities, and advice regarding designing of effective internship programs.
InternJobs.com
If you're looking for volunteer internships, nonprofit internships, paid internships, etc., go to InternJobs.com. A component of AboutJobs.com, this database is specifically designed to cater the needs of students and fresh graduates seeking internships or jobs. It allows students to find an internship using locations or keywords. It also allows students to post their resumes. Moreover, InternJobs.com offers helpful articles about writing a good and catchy job description, a column devoted to giving career advice, employer profiles, and an electronic newsletter.
Internships USA
Internships USA provides complete and latest information on about 3,000 organizations that offer summer jobs and internship programs for students. The site has more than 300 colleges that subscribe to its online internship series. One of the great features included on Internships USA is a link to previously posted positions. This database is updated about every other week. It also enables employers to post internships for free.
Internships.com
Internships.com is focused to providing regionally centered guides relating to internships, part-time careers, and full-time careers in both the private and nonprofit organizations. Unlike other internship database, you can access Internships.com by subscription. You have to pay $4.75 for a private one-month subscription or $9.75 for a premium one-month subscription. If you have the budget, you can avail of a 3-month premium subscription, which ill cost you $28.75. But these costs are outweighed by the benefits you get from subscribing to Internships.com as it has listings of thousands of internships around the world.
In the end, although these sites give useful internship information, students and those seeking internships should not limit their search exclusively to these sites. Other useful internship databases are InternshipPrograms.com, InternWeb.com, Experience.com, Idealist.org, and Internships Abroad.
