What website can I use to take paid or unpaid internships?
I need work experience so I can get better for future benefits such as writing or teaching. Any suggestions ? #college #internships #experience #work #love #credits
3 answers
Georgette’s Answer
Hi Joana,
www.indeed.com - use search words like "internship"
I don't think you should limit your search to paid and unpaid internship with organizations. I'm not familiar with your area, but sometimes organizations are limited legally (or through their policies/procedures) from accepting unpaid internships. Some organizations prefer offering internships to students working on bachelor degrees or advanced degrees. This shouldn't discourage you from seeking experience. Hiring an intern is a significant time commitment for the supervisor so they may request certain skills that you may not have yet.
Sometimes, it can be useful to find a non-profit organization that you like and start volunteering there. As you show up on time and complete your role well, ask about taking on more advanced roles. If you have a field that you think you would like to work in (like marketing or teaching), you can ask if they have anybody that does anything similar to this as you would love to meet them (have an informational interview, but you can call it a conversation) and find out if they could use any help. This way you can explore careers, build a resume and show that you support a good cause. The references can help you land other opportunities (like paid onpportunities).
Informational Interview: https://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=informational%20interview
Anuj’s Answer
LinkedIn: The gold standard. Use specific search alerts like "Writing Intern" or "Education Content Intern" and filter by "Remote" or "Internship."
Idealist: The premier site for non-profits. It is packed with unpaid and paid educational, tutoring, and advocacy internships that look incredible on a teaching resume.
Handshake / WayUp: Designed specifically for college students. They connect your profile directly with vetted employers offering student-friendly writing and teaching roles.
Superpath: A specialized job board dedicated entirely to content writing and marketing roles.