Research shows you're more likely to get an internship if you've had one before and if you have a white-sounding name

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Searching for the perfect internship is a challenging task for college students and recent graduates.

If you've sent out dozens and dozens of applications with little to no positive response, what could you be doing wrong?

Research finds that employers are more likely respond to applicants for non-paid internships, and even then, on average they still only respond to about one out of every 17 applications received.

To land an internship, highlight your top skills and apply to as many openings as possible that are relevant to your previous experience.

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When summer approaches, many college students and their parents wonder how they can land the perfect internship. But what kind of r sum really impresses firms looking for interns? And how are the internships connected to the broader job market?

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