The Ultimate Guide to Student Leadership Programs (or Pre-Internships)

You might know that internships are a key part of your early career journey and can help you land a role. But there are actually some crucial career opportunities before that: pre-internships. Pre-internships, also known as student leadership programs, are …

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25 Common Internship Interview Questions

If you’ve made it to the interview portion of the internship application process, congratulations! You’re one step closer to landing a position. So, what should you expect from internship interview questions?

As with many parts of the internship application process, …

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8 Amazing Personal Benefits of Volunteering

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If you always wanted to volunteer, many organizations need your help. As states loosen their coronavirus restrictions, consider a volunteer position. There are many great causes that need assistance to address unprecedented challenges.

While there are many worthwhile medical …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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International Internships | Make Your Dream a Reality

Do you dream about traveling to far off lands? Do you want to be immersed in another culture? And do you want to build up your resume and network while doing it? Then an international internship might be for you.

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How to Get Hired with No Experience

Have you ever been told by a hiring manager that you don’t have the experience they’re looking for? If so, it can be disheartening to hear, and can turn job hunting into a depressing grind. However, there are ways of …

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How to Get Experience When You Have No Experience [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you’ve been on the hunt for an entry-level position at any point in the last few years, I’m sure you’ve seen those job listings that can best be described as supremely frustrating: those that are listed as entry level, …

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A Day (or a Year, or a Career) of Service

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Since 1986, the third Monday of the year has been the day on which we commemorate and honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. And in 1994, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was …

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How to Set Up a Work Shadowing Arrangement

You’ve heard of the informational interview—sitting down with a person whose career you admire, and asking questions about their career and trajectory.

But what about experiencing their career? Or rather, a few days of it?

Shadowing an experienced professional can be a …

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Tips For A Great Shadowing Experience

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Shadowing is the sneak peak that lets pre-medical students decide whether they want to see the whole film.

A pre-medical student has very few opportunities to see the practice of medicine before applying to medical school. The pre-medical coursework …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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What Is a Virtual Study Abroad Program?

Study abroad has never been so easy or cheap to do. Post-pandemic, virtual study abroad programs have emerged as a great alternative option for those who seek authentic experiences with other cultures and languages from the comfort and safety of their …

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