Anonymous
Post 02/18/2020 14:32     Subject: If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
Summer job.
It will probably help.him get an internship if he has at least some work experience anywhere.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2020 13:13     Subject: Re:If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
Construction job. Good honest work.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2020 13:01     Subject: If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
Anonymous wrote:I never had an internship. I worked every summer from after 9th grade on. Tell him to get ajob.
How old are you? What field? Most employers now looks for in field experience.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2020 13:00     Subject: If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
I worked at Walmart one summer. Work is work.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2020 12:26     Subject: If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
I never had an internship. I worked every summer from after 9th grade on. Tell him to get ajob.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2020 12:17     Subject: Re:If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
Summer job definitely.

Depending on his major and interests, try to steer towards something in that direction.

Or a combination of 2 or 3 of your options. He could take a night class, work a day job and do some volunteer work over a few weekends.

Just don't have him sit around and do nothing.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2020 12:10     Subject: Re:If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
Getting really, really good at Tour of Duty.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2020 12:09     Subject: If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
Summer jobs, even in retail, camp, etc. have the potential for the following transferrable skills:

Multi-tasking
Customer relations, which translates to client skills
Responsibility
Reliability
Accountability
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2020 12:05     Subject: Re:If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
A few choices:

  • Summer job where he can gain transferrable skills

  • Study abroad

  • Volunteer with an organization where he can gain skills through his responsibilities

    • Anonymous
    Post 02/18/2020 11:50     Subject: If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
    Summer job, absolutely. Work at a summer camp if he likes kids. Work with a temp agency if he wants to be in an office. Etc. In general, the actual work experience in these types of jobs will be way more valuable than a summer internship.
    Anonymous
    Post 02/18/2020 11:47     Subject: If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
    Anonymous wrote:research lab on campus? even unpaid one is better than doing nothing.
    +1. Get in major experience that he or she can talk about at an interview. Work a part time job at night (waiter / waitress) to cover expenses.
    Anonymous
    Post 02/18/2020 10:44     Subject: Re:If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
    Summer job is fine. My DC got more true experience from a couple of regular summer jobs than internships. The better internships seem to be after junior year and those were useful for my DCs. P
    Anonymous
    Post 02/18/2020 10:42     Subject: If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
    research lab on campus? even unpaid one is better than doing nothing.
    Anonymous
    Post 02/18/2020 10:41     Subject: If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
    Summer job but have him keep trying by reaching out to alums on Linkedin and direct contacts. Ask profs for help. Don't give up.
    Anonymous
    Post 02/18/2020 10:01     Subject: If a college student is unable to get an internship for the summer, what else?
    Student is currently a sophmore. He should be hearing back from some of the internships he applied for soon, but if he is unable to get one--what is the next best thing to do?

    Summer classes?
    Summer job (even in an unrelated field--like at an ice cream shop/water park/etc.?)
    Volunteer?