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Finding Internships
Malabarista - now with added pony Started conversation Nov 21, 2009
Now that the Uni has finally sent me my diploma, I really do need to find a job... Or at least an internship. Preferably one I don't have to pay for, of course.
I've not been able to find any positions listed (for jobs or internships) that don't require 5-10 years of work experience, but have sent out my resume to various firms (with individual cover letters) and asked family/friends whether they have any leads. It's been entirely unfruitful - most of the places I've written to don't even bother responding at all! 
I'm not even terribly picky. It just has to be:
a) an architecture or civil engineering firm
b) in the EU
So does anyone have any tips on where/how I could look? Any job listing sites that might be fruitful? Any tips on how to stand out from the masses?
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Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Nov 22, 2009
Thanks for the tips, DQ, you're a hero. 
I'll get the English version of my CV updated, too 
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Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Nov 24, 2009
I've also just written to the National Trust. 
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Br Robyn Hoode - Navo - complete with theme tune Posted Nov 25, 2009
Radio four yesterday mentioned a UK (I think) scheme which is basically a job finder site for internships, I've been trying, since they mentioned it, to find out what it was bleedin well called!
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lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned Posted Nov 25, 2009
Could it be this one, Robyn?
http://direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/ChoicesAfterYouGraduate/index.htm
The others I have found seem to be just summer internships.
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Br Robyn Hoode - Navo - complete with theme tune Posted Nov 25, 2009
I've no idea. It was on you and yours yesterday. They were discussing youth unemployment and how a lot of graduates want to get well paid jobs straight away but should go for internships and *mumblemumble mumble* was a good place to go for a look...
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lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned Posted Nov 25, 2009
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nxd7g/You_and_Yours_24_11_2009/
It's a 55 minute program. I don't think Mala will be able to use the link, but it might help others 
lil x
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Br Robyn Hoode - Navo - complete with theme tune Posted Nov 25, 2009
I would offer to listen again myself but I cant on my w*rk pc...
I know it was mentioned quite near the end of the programme...
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pedro Posted Nov 25, 2009
Try
http://milkround.com/
it's the standard UK student intern/grad job website
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Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Nov 25, 2009
Thanks, all. I've been clicking my way through them all morning 
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