Resources

Your tasks this week depend on what level you’re at. High schoolers will work on improving their test scores while college students focus on getting an internship or work experience relevant to their major.

Beat Out Experienced Competition
Understand the upside of inexperience.
http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/resources/articles/index/104830

Which Internship is Best for You?
Figure out which internship best aligns with your career goals. http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/resources/articles/index/110589

Go Global: International Internships
With an international internship, you'll show employers that you have knowledge of international business, as well as the ability to work in another culture. http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/resources/articles/index/101502

Find Work Outside Your Major
Skills you pick up in “unrelated” work are often transferable and can help you get ahead. http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/resources/articles/index/104787

Opt to Co-Op
What exactly is a co-op and how can you benefit from it?
http://www.fastwebextra.com/fiduciary/entry/opt_to_co_op_what

Internship Q&A
Everything you need to know but were afraid to ask.
http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/resources/articles/index/103812

The Three Stages of "Internshipping"
What to do when you’re searching, interviewing and after you’ve been hired.
http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/resources/articles/index/110632

Top 10 Tips for Interns
What to do—and what NOT to do.
http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/resources/articles/index/104062

Off-the-Beaten Path Internships
If you're in an off-the-beaten-path major you may think there aren’t any internship opportunities for you. Think again!
http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/resources/articles/index/104063