This seven-part JobsPage series describes trends that will touch all of us as we negotiate our careers in journalism — or whatever industry we move into.

It is perfectly OK to use a recommendation letter for more than one scholarship or job.

Extending an intern again and again can help that individual in a tight economy, but helps the company more and can delay the intern’s search for permanent work.

Landing the job is half the battle. Making sure the job is right for you is the other half. Here’s how.

Seniors may get hurt by unpaid, just-for-credit internships as employers will not bring them in, even for voluntary experience, unless they still have some college credits to earn.
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