Paid Internships

Question by Epsilon Eridani: How can I find internships and volunteer projects?
I am looking for any sort of internships and volunteering opportunities here in Pennsylvania, but I can’t seem to find anything on Google! I don’t know where else to turn.

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Answer by ballandchain2008
If you attend college, I would go to the career services center for local internships.

Otherwise, try these sites:

http://www.idealist.org

http://www.volunteermatch.org

http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/1800Vol/OpenIndexAction.do

http://www.liveunited.org/?

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Question by Jessica: When I begin applying for jobs and college, will I have to lie about getting psychiatric treatment?
I’m currently 14 and I’m in therapy, on meds, have been in a psych hospital, etc. When I start applying for jobs and college, should I lie? I read all about the stigma, and how ex-convicts have a better chance of getting the job than ex-mental patients, etc.

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Answer by Jessica
i wouldn’t worry about that if i was you
i have never been asked in any job application about mental health, nor do they ask you when you apply to university…
but i’m from nz might be different i assume you from usa…
just cross that bridge when you get to it

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Question by luvmehateme: What are some 3rd shift jobs a college student could do?
I start college in fall and i want to find a job at night so i can go to school in the day. But i don’t know what i should be looking for and i’m definately not stripping.

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Answer by shanna
UPS hires college students for package handlers at their facilities. They usually start at around .50 an hour, but could possibly go up to twelve. A friend of mine did this. The good part about it is they will even give you tuition assistance. They normally schedule ppl for 4 hour shifts starting at about 5:30 or 6:30 in the evening, but they probably would be willing to give you additional hours if you request it. Also, not sure if you’re interested in this or not, but a lot of retail stores need overnight stockers (especially Walmart) to put new items out on the shelves. This is normally a 3rd shift job.

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Question by lyss: How to apply for internships with poor academic transcript?
I am starting to apply for summer internships, some of which ask for an academic transcript. Unfortunately, during my sophomore year, I was on academic probation for the first semester and just missed it second semester. I want to explain the poor academic performance somewhere in my application packet, but do not know where to do so. Some websites say to include it in the additional statement, but this particular application does not ask for one. What should I do?

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Answer by Rich F
You should be including a cover letter and resume with your applications most likely. In your cover letter I would mention it. Also, don’t make many excuses, unless there is a good one. Instead, try and focus on important extracurriculars you were involved in, projects that you worked on, and examples of leadership. To many potential employers, examples of good communication and leadership is much more important than knowing that you can study for a test.

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Question by Donny W: Can army really offer me equal or better jobs than college?
I’m 19 and in college but have few credits. College seems so long, the path to graduation and getting a job seems unpredictable and unreal. I want to join the army b/c i know they will teach me discipline and all that, but do they really offer high paying and steady jobs that i wont regret after i join.

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Answer by Sir Schweinebacke
Sure, you don’t have to be a jarhead you know.

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