Internships Get Even More Competitive, But They're Still A Good 'In'

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Nearly a quarter of employers are seeing experienced professionals with more than ten years of work experience…applying to their intern programs.

What? Really?

According to a CareerBuilder survey of 2500 employers, yes. So competition will be extraordinarily stiff.

On the other hand, if you’re one of those mid-career professionals going back for an internship, at least you’re not alone.

More than half (52 percent) of companies surveyed said they are likely to turn interns into full-time hires, making the internship still a very productive “in” at a company.

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