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Power of the Tongue: Why not learn some hard skills?
The current year is 2019 and the society that we live in as a people is highly diverse and breathtaking. We live in time where culture and diversity are very…
Read MoreFind a Mentor
As an intern, there can be a great deal of pressure to learn new skills, adapt to a workplace environment and impress management. In this environment, it can be easy…
Read MoreWhat Underemployment Means to College Graduates
Underemployment is defined as “the condition in which people in a labor force are employed at less than full-time or at jobs inadequate with respect to their training, skills, or…
Read MoreThe 2018 Louis Stokes Scholar Internship: A Paid Summer Legal Experience
The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Louis Stokes Scholars Program is an amazing opportunity for college students – or high school students who will be enrolled in college in 2018 –…
Read MoreThe Elements of Fine Art Applied to Your Internship
I walk into an empty classroom at Polaris Career Center and take an open seat as I unpack my supplies. I’m an obvious “newbie”; my palette is stark white, the…
Read MoreGet Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Landing an internship is one of the most exciting and valuable experiences a student can have. Internships provide students with an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop skills, and…
Read MoreTake Action: Be the Key to Finding a Great Career
Some people have career goals from a young age. For the rest of us, exploring interests is a great way to find a career we enjoy. College can be one…
Read MoreYour Summer Internship: The Ultimate Test Drive
Imagine that the car you bought during high school has finally given up. Repairing the countless problems cost much more than the car is worth, so you decide that it…
Read MoreHave a “Ball”: The Power of Embracing the Bold & Brave in Your Internship
A very wise woman once said to an audience full of her adoring fans, “I’m not funny. What I am is brave.” That was none other than comedian Lucille Ball,…
Read More5 Types of Students That Need Internships the Most
If you’re like most students, you’ve thought about an internship—but you’ve also wondered if it’s really worth pursuing. Your teachers, parents, and maybe even your peers have stressed the importance…
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