Internships are a great way to get professional work experience, learn about a company, build skills, and make connections. But is there a “right” amount of time for an internship? How long does an internship last? Can it be too short (or too long)? This guide will cover everything you need to know about the …
Zoe Kaplan is a senior writer at Forage. Prior to Forage, she was a writer, editor, and community coordinator for Fairygodboss, the largest career community for women. Zoe earned a B.A. in English from Wesleyan University.
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There’s a buzz around internships for good reason. Internships boost your chances of getting hired, build job skills, and show you what you might want (or not want) from a job. Yet finding and applying for an internship isn’t easy — and you might wonder whether it’s worth the stress and effort. In this guide, …
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Can you really ask for an internship? While you may hear some “no” responses, the answer is yes — emailing to ask about internship opportunities is a valuable way to show interest and even land a gig. In this guide, we’ll share how to send an internship email for common scenarios. What Is an Internship …
You’ve figured out how to find internships you like, but now, the next part of the process comes: applying for them. This guide will cover everything you need to know about how to apply for an internship, from creating cover letters to talking to recruiters. We’ll review: Where Do You Apply for an Internship? Let’s …
Finding an internship can be a complicated process. How do you know what kind of internship you want? Where do you even see the options? If you’re struggling to find an internship, you’re not alone. Here’s your go-to guide for not just how to find internships — but how to find one that will help …
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a global information technology company that helps other businesses run efficiently through tech products and services. What is working at Hewlett Packard Enterprise like? This guide will walk you through everything from student opportunities to benefits to the interview process. We’ll cover: What Is Hewlett Packard Enterprise? Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) …
Finding a job can be nerve-wracking, exciting, frustrating, exhausting, and even anxiety-inducing. Unfortunately, we’re not here to tell you it’s an easy feat to land a job you love. However, there are ways to make the job search easier (and less exhausting, anxiety-inducing, and all of the above). Here’s your step-by-step guide for how to …
Artificial intelligence can be an elusive but exciting technological field. If you’re interested in working on creative, new technology that can impact how people solve everyday problems, the AI field might be right for you. This guide will teach you how to get into artificial intelligence. We’ll cover: What Do Artificial Intelligence Professionals Do? Artificial …
When we think of artificial intelligence, we might think of robots like the ones in “Ex Machina,” who are scarily smarter, closer to humans, and more perceptive than we think. Luckily, that’s an extreme, fictional example. The reality is that artificial intelligence is an innovative, growing field that offers creative opportunities for those who want …
From lab supplies to life-saving therapies, Thermo Fisher Scientific is a supplier of scientific supplies and services that help address some of the world’s biggest science, health, and environmental challenges. Even if you’ve used or seen some of Thermo Fisher’s products, you may not know what working at Thermo Fisher Scientific is like. If you’re …