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Entering the Workforce

So, you’re ready to enter the ranks of the working world for the first time. Congratulations! Ease your transition into the workforce with this Web guide, which will tell you where to find internships and summer jobs, pick up tips for the job application process, find advice for that first job and even get help on finding a job without a college degree. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.

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Transitioning from School to Work

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Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

Many entry-level jobs require not only a degree, but also a year or two of work experience. If your summer job waiting tables isn’t cutting it on your resume, consider gaining work experience through internships, work abroad programs or through volunteer opportunities with nonprofit organizations like the Peace Corps or Teach for America. Read on for tips on finding a great internship or volunteer gig to beef up your qualifications.

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If you’re in college, the best place to find an internship is through your campus career development office or their Web site.

If an internship isn’t for you, how about a work abroad program? Take a look at the findingDulcinea Long-Term Travel Abroad Web Guide to get inspired to work in an exotic foreign locale.

For more information on summer jobs or short-term jobs, read the findingDulcinea Part-time Jobs Web Guide.

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For general information about internships …

CampusCareerCenter.com introduces the different kinds of internships, including co-ops, practicums, externships, field experience, service learning and apprenticeships.

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Bankrate.com walks you through 15 steps to follow in order to get a good internship. If you have any doubts about the importance of an internship, take a look at a related article, “Internship is a good career move.”

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For internship and part-time job search engines …

CollegeHelpers.com hosts a list of part-time job opportunities, internships and summer jobs for college students looking for off-campus work. Register with the site for free to begin searching.

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CareerBuilder devotes this section of its Web site specifically to internships. Search by category, city, state or “Hot Internships.”

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Craigslist posts job listings in a variety of categories. Choose your city or state and search the “jobs” category in your area of interest. Narrow the results by checking the “internship” or “part-time” boxes near the top of the page, or try the “gigs” section for one-time or temporary employment opportunities.

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For volunteer opportunities …

Transitions Abroad has lots of information on living, working, traveling and studying abroad. The article, “How to Work Abroad After College,” is a combination of personal experience and general information. Don’t miss the helpful Web sites listed at the end of the article, and some useful links on the left sidebar.

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Vault helps you decide whether to work for organizations like the Peace Corps or Teach for America. Read “A Day in the Life” of a Teach for America teacher and a Peace Corps volunteer stationed in Senegal.

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AmeriCorps is dedicated to community service and involves work in “education, public safety, health, and the environment.” Jobs include things like tutoring disadvantaged youth, cleaning parks or building public housing, among many other possibilities. Browse the site to learn more about part-time and full-time positions.

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