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Your chances of getting an internship are better if you've already had one

  • Written by David A. Jaeger, Professor of Economics, University of St Andrews
Race, region and grades all play a role.fizkes/Getty Images

When summer approaches, many college students (and their parents) wonder how they can land the perfect internship. But what kind of résumé really impresses firms looking for interns? And how are the internships connected to the broader job market?

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