Please tell me that you've started applying for summer internships.

Now is the time.

The first jobs to go are generally the paying ones.

So if you are hoping to get more out of a summer job than just college credits, get on it.

Stop thinking about the frat party this weekend. And hold off on trying to find the best hotel rates for spring break for just a moment. If you wait until the end of the semester in May, it's too late.

I told you it's getting more competitive, especially if you factor in the older adults returning to school and the unemployed. I've also noticed that some of the positions from The Ad Grad Project have been filled, but YouIntern is still a good starting point. Next, start hitting up those professors for a few job leads. And now would be a good time to find all of the cards you collected at job fairs and start making some contact. And speaking of spring break, if there are job opportunities in the area where you are vacationing, let a potential employer know when you will be in town to schedule an interview. Believe me, it works sometimes. (And it won't kill you to be away from the beach for a couple of hours.)

Now before you step away from your computer, promise me that you'll send out at least one resume right now. Good luck.



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