Sophomore class searches for fall jobs
By Rachel Ormston | August 13, 1998As summer draws to an end, the thoughts of many Dartmouth students are turning away from sun and smoothies to higher pursuits -- how to secure a meaningful internship for the fall. In order to prepare students for the real world of job-related stress, Career Services is offering a variety of resources aimed at helping them find an internship to suit their interests. "The message Dartmouth students receive is that internships are another form of learning, as well as giving them practical experience to help them in searching for a job when they graduate," said Kathryn Hutchinson, associate director of Career Services. Hutchinson said coming to college should enable students to build a "portfolio of experiences," and internships are an important element in this process. Career Services has run workshops earlier in the term and currently provides help with researching for internships and interviewing techniques, she said. In addition, Career Services runs an Internet database listing of about 1,800 internships, accessible through the Career Services home page, Hutchinson said. Hutchinson urged students to check BlitzMail bulletins for special onetime internship opportunities. They also offer individual appointments, enabling students to discuss their plans one-on-one, she said. Hutchinson said that consulting firms and investment banking internships are the most commonly heard about, but that Career Services tries to match internships to the specific interests of the student. Matthew B.