Internship interviews can be stressful. Whether you’re looking for a summer internship, a 3 month internship or a 6 month internship, you don’t know what you’re going to be asked, what the company is looking for or what you can expect from your interviewer
You’ve found that perfect internship you’ve always wanted and you’re about to start your first day in the hustle and bustle of New York City. Maybe there’s a whole group of interns of maybe you’re the only one in a sea of much more experienced, senior colleagues
There's one thing you'll learn after some time in New York. It is that sometimes, it's not about what you know, but WHO you know.
This is perhaps something to be expected, especially as the city is the hub for almost all globally-recognized companies
In a city as competitive as New York, internships can be just what you need to open the door leading to full-time employment.
However, while experience and an introduction to the industry you're thinking of pursuing are pretty much guaranteed with internships, employment is not
Yasir Afzal didn't need much time at all to describe his experience interning in NYC.
"Felt like home," he said, a simple three-word statement which embodies a feeling every NYC newcomers hope for.
The man who hailed from Richmond, Virginia, had stayed at Interns
Looking for an accommodation in New York City can be quite a daunting and a tiresome task. Especially if you're only planning to stay in the city for an internship that lasts a few months.
On top of the high rental price, you also have to be prepared to sign a lease with a duration that is perhaps longer than the length you desire