Finding an internship isn’t the easiest thing, but finding a job is undoubtedly more difficult. Considering the job market, now is the time to search for those internships.

Loyola offers several resources for finding an internship or job. The purpose of the Career Development Center is just that. Academic counselors can send opportunities individually though e-mail and review resumes. Alumni can take advantage of the resource, but don’t wait until after graduating. It also doesn’t hurt to befriend Employola; it helps Loyola students find that next internship or job.

And who cares if an internship is unpaid? For a college student, experience is more valuable than a paycheck. Other ways to gain experience are through research with professors or enrolling in a practicum or an independent study.

Internships come with other rewards, such as gaining professional contacts. It is common knowledge that people would rather hire those with whom they are more familiar. Monster Jobs alone doesn’t quite fill the void.

Deadlines for many summer opportunities have passed, but it isn’t too late to find something. Don’t push this off until senior year, though. The results may not be promising.