Why internships matter

polarscribe
Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:12:34 +0000

Congrats, glorymom and daughter! I had a similarly successful internship experience, albeit post-graduation.

I couldn’t find a job in my field (journalism, sigh) so I sought related opportunities. A paid six-month Student Conservation Association internship with the USFS in fall 2010 turned into a partially-funded master’s program and a student-to-career appointment with the agency. I’m finishing my second summer as a field ranger/interpreter in Alaska and will move into a full-time job when I finish my degree in May.

Make those connections! It’s about building a network of people who respect your skills, value your passion and trust your ability.