Pursue journalism or related internships.
A survey undertaken in 2002 of UNSW medical graduates indicated that students felt their training was deficient in several areas relating to internship.
Career-related internships are often promoted as important opportunities for college students to explore their career options and gain valuable experience (Brooks, Cornelius, Greenfield, & Joseph, 1995).
Some colleges and universities require interns getting credit to write an essay and complete coursework related to the internship, while others rely only on a supervisor evaluation — or, as the Intern Bridge research indicates, nothing at all.
Michelle Salas, senior staffing specialist at Millennium Pharmaceuticals, says, "A prospective employee really stands out with an internship related to industry".
Related: The Worst Internship Ever: Japan's Labor Pains.
Job search sites often include an internship section, and you can search online for internships related to your specialty as well.
The U.S. DOE's Science Intern and Training Portal includes links to several energy-related internship and training pages.
The questionnaire for medical students consisted of four items related to their internships and their desire to become GPs.
Apply for internships related to patent law to gain hands-on experience.
