Make Your Internship Count: Find, Launch, and Embrace Your Career

Having a college degree or high GPA is no longer enough to secure that all-important graduate job offer. Internships and pertinent work experience have become more critical in launching a successful career. I highly recommend Marti Fischer's "Make Your Internship Count". Marti's highly informative, organized work provides a comprehensive roadmap of the entire process. As a high school science educator for 35 years, this was SO MUCH MORE THAN A BOOK!! It is loaded with interactive exercises and worksheets that make you feel part of the process. It will provide the framework and foundation of an intern-based college curriculum and could easily be used as a course textbook. Guidance departments, school-to-work personnel and university career centers should make Marti's work a MANDATORY resource.

This book is an essential guide to internships! With a clear roadmap for planning and real-world scenarios, it helps the reader think about ways to make the most of the internship—both during the internship and after, using it as a bridge to your first job. I bought it for my daughter, who has already highlighted many pages as she preps for her first internship this summer. Thank you for the excellent resource that will guide during her early career.

"Make Your Internship Count" is an invaluable resource for young professionals embarking on their career journey. This guide offers straightforward and practical guidance on interviewing, internships, and starting new jobs, making it essential reading for anyone entering the workforce. The book has actionable strategies and real-world examples and delivers essential advice.Thanks to the guidance from “Make Your Internship Count,” my daughter landed a spot in a highly competitive internship program in a Fortune 100 financial services company's summer cohort. The step-by-step approach played a crucial role in her success.From finding the right internship opportunities to excelling in interviews and making a memorable impression, this guide covers every aspect of the internship journey."Make Your Internship Count" is a game-changer for young job seekers. Whether you're a recent graduate or a current student, this book equips you with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in today's competitive employment landscape. I highly recommend it!

Marti's book is filled with drops of wisdom from cover to cover. Whether you're in the midst of an internship or in a role where you find yourself managing interns, this book will make the internship experience more meaningful, productive and enjoyable for all involved.

I bought this book to add to my knowledge on helping people starting out in their careers. Marti's friendly, easy writing style make it easy to pick up insights easily.

Setting up a successful internship program that helps bring terrific young talent into a company is a real challenge. The only thing more challenging, is helping the young people in your own life get started without over-stepping. This is essential reading whether you're hiring or helping. Very pragmatic and easy to read.

Marti Fischer’s MAKE YOUR INTERNSHIP COUNT is an indispensable tool for anyone seeking an internship. In an engaging and accessible tone, Marti excels at delivering practical tips and insightful advice, weaving personal and motivational anecdotes throughout. These are essential tools for how to maximize an internship experience and turn it into a springboard for future success.What I find particularly unique and beneficial about Make Your Internship Count is that it’s not only for someone seeking an internship; it’s also an invaluable resource for employers looking for interns. Marti provides insights into structuring meaningful intern programs, how to mentor and support interns effectively. By understanding the perspective of interns, employers can cultivate the next generation.

I've had the pleasure of knowing Marti for years and she never fails to give actionable, strategic and smart advice. This book is no different! This is a must-read for the young people in your life who is looking for good advice as an early stage professional.