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The Importance of Internships

So you think because you are graduating from a top private university you will get a job without a problem, right? Think again. With this economy, some top graduates of Harvard can't even get a job. Ok ok, maybe they will. But what about us? The people who did not have the opportunity to go to Harvard can get great jobs, too. But how do we get jobs after graduating? More and more employers say real world experience is the key to getting a job. So how do you get real world experience? I have one word for ya: Internship. Internships are one of the best ways for college students to get that experience. So I know what you’re thinking, Oh, I get an internship and I run errands for people all day and get them coffee, nothing but grunt work, right? Not entirely. Think of it this way. You might get to assist an ad agency with a commercial, or write for a web site or a broadcasting station or even learn behind the scenes activities of running a corporation. Whatever you do, no matter how s...

What Do You Do in a Fashion Internship?

Earning a fashion internship is an excellent step toward realizing your dream of working in the fashion industry. You should know what to expect from your first day as an intern until your last. Interns are often hired by fashion houses and magazines to assist in the day-to-day operations of the company, from fetching coffee to assisting with photo shoots and answering messages. Spending time in a fashion internship will help you to confirm what you like about the industry and help you to build valuable relationships that can translate into a job after college. Communication Interns are assigned tasks that make their supervisor's work life easier, allowing her to concentrate on the work. One of these tasks is to handle the supervisor's communication. As an intern, you take phone calls from designers and executives, write and reply to emails on behalf of your supervisor and track down anyone that your supervisor wants to speak with. You may also call designers, artists and store...