North Carolina

This eastern state, also known as the Tar Heel State, Old North State, and The Rip Van Winkle State, is growing quickly. In the largest city, Charlotte, the banking and finance industry continues to be the major contributor, as it is home to Bank of America and Wachovia. Other major sectors of the economy include biotechnology and information, with most of the respective organizations located in Durham and the North Carolina’s capital, Raleigh.

As North Carolina continues to grow, so do the opportunities. InternZoo lists internships for the major sectors as well as smaller niches, such as entertainment and publishing. Also, InternZoo provides internship advice with tips for writing a stellar résumé and using the interview as a time to show off your talents rather than having it an obstacle to your internship.

Having an internship is extremely helpful for students’ learning purposes, but also helpful for employers who require or desire a student with prior working experience and knowledge of the industry. In other words, get moving and check out all of the opportunities in the ‘Zoo!