Act now. Two resources to help turn your internship into an offer.

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Summer travel has come to an end, and your attention turns to your internship. You're focused on doing a good job for the sake of doing a good job, but you're also looking ahead; your goal is to turn this internship into an offer. Here are two resources to help.

BusinessWeek's Francesca Di Meglio advises interns on evaluating corporate culture, networking, and presenting yourself in her recent article Winning the Internship Game.

In one of my favorite MBA in the USA posts, I offer 5 Action Steps to Turn Your Internship Into an Offer. What would you like to add? If you discover a new strategy for turning your internship into an offer, please share it in the comments.  

Heading to the beach in SC? Stay awhile, and check out Charleston.

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Another one of the places I’m proud to have called home, Charleston, SC should be on everyone’s list of destinations in the USA. Dripping with southern culture, fabulous art, shopping, and food, Charleston will not disappoint. Here are 20 Charleston, SC Places to Fit Every Budget + Beaches, History & Shopping.

It’s June. Time to hit the Beach!

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Oh man, I’m getting so excited for the family beach trip! Here are my 5 Favorite Ways to Enjoy the Grand Strand Beaches in South Carolina.

Visiting DC for Memorial Day?

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The Nation’s Capitol is a perfect destination for Memorial Day travel. You can give thanks for those that serve, honor the fallen, and explore the seat of US government. Here are some ideas for A Sunday Stroll through Washington, DC.

It’s the journey, not the destination.

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If you’re all about the journey, try train travel in the USA. This week’s highlight, 5 of the Best American Train Journeys, will get you where you’re going in style. Enjoy!

ASTD Conference in Orlando = Business + Pleasure

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I’m heading to Orlando next week for the American Society for Training and Development Conference, and thought I’d dust off 5 Ways to Experience Orlando like a Local. In my off-time, I’m looking forward to revisiting many of my old haunts plus one new adventure: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios. Simply. Cannot. Wait.