5 Reasons You Should Be a CollegeCandy Summer Intern

February 20, 2012 6:30 pm     Posted in College, Money & Career  Katie G. - North Central College g+ page


By Katie G.

We all ponder the idea of getting an internship while in college. Why do we do this? Well, for one it looks awesome on a resume. It also beats having a lame part-time job working at a grocery store as a cashier (been there) or life guarding at a pool. Internships give us the experience of a “real world job” without actually having to be a real person and be in the “real world.”

Now some internships can be pretty dull and lame. You’re the coffee getter, the errand runner, basically the office doormat, but not at CollegeCandy, and here are five reasons why you should definitely consider us for your next internship.

1. You can tweet anonymously. This was huge for me. As CollegeCandy interns, we have our own Twitter handle (@ccintern) and we tweet anything we darn well please. Embarrassed about a one night stand you had but cannot help but share? Do it through @cc_intern! I have expressed many thoughts that I was too embarrassed to share on my actual Twitter account, such as a huge honkin’ zit I had in the middle of my forehead. Tweet until you can’t tweet no mo’.

2. Free stuff! My favorite pair of boots that I wear almost every day? Yeah, got those free from CollegeCandy. Who doesn’t love free stuff? A crazy person, that’s who.

3. You’ll love your boss. I have worked with two of the funniest and nicest people that I’ve ever come in contact with. Your editors will make you feel completely comfortable and secure in your writing. You don’t have to pretend to be some alternative “work” version of yourself. You get to be yourself around your boss! What’s better than that? [Editor's Note: We didn't give her the free boots to say that, we swear. Love you, too, Katie!!]

4. You can write about pretty much anything. Sex. Sororities. Super awesome YouTube videos. Anything! Everything! Interning at CollegeCandy give you the opportunity to write about stuff that interests you.

5. You don’t have to live in NYC. I hail from Chicago, Illinois and still intern for the wonderful people at CollegeCandy. It’s all through telecommunication! While I don’t get the opportunity to go to happy hour after work with my co-workers, I do get to write stories about how perfect Ryan Gosling is from my bed while wearing sweats. Not a bad gig.

Ready to make the jump and apply? Click Here!!

37 Comments on "5 Reasons You Should Be a CollegeCandy Summer Intern"

  1. Anon says:
    Mon, 20th Feb 20127:44 pm 

    Is this position paid?

  2. Garnet – Columbia University says:
    Mon, 20th Feb 20127:46 pm 

    Everything she says is true! Do it!!

  3. Ashley- GWU says:
    Mon, 20th Feb 20127:56 pm 

    Oh the number of times I've interned all day without even getting out of bed…all of these reasons are true!

  4. Vanessa says:
    Mon, 20th Feb 20129:52 pm 

    When is the application due?

  5. Jeanie Weber says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 201212:25 am 

    No it's not. But I do have a question. On the application it asks about social media experience. What does that mean exactly?

  6. Anon says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 201212:55 am 

    If we submitted an application, when can we expect to hear back?

  7. Alex- University of South Carolina says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 20129:10 am 

    When we say social media experience, we're asking how much experience you have with twitter, facebook, tumblr, etc. Also, if you've blogged before, let us know! :)

  8. Alex- University of South Carolina says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 20129:11 am 

    We'll be accepting applications through the end of March.

  9. WBB says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 20129:17 am 

    Is this for USA citizens only?

  10. Anmol says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 201210:08 am 

    Can students from another country apply?? And where do we send the application?

    Thanks :)

  11. Alex- University of South Carolina says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 201210:11 am 

    Students from around the world can absolutely apply! Click the link in the post above to submit your application.

  12. Katie Garrity - North Central College says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 201211:24 am 

    Nope! Apply!

  13. Olivia says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 20121:25 pm 

    I clicked the link to apply, but it is not linked to the application page.

  14. Jackie says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 20122:29 pm 

    Is the intership's end date flexible?

  15. Chanel says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 20124:02 pm 

    The link isn't to the application page??

  16. Chanel says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 20124:03 pm 

    I can't find it either!

  17. Chanel says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 20124:48 pm 

    Just kidding. I found it haha.

  18. Ari says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 201211:28 pm 

    Did anyone else who applied receive a Mailer Deamon email saying the application didn't go through?

  19. Tonye says:
    Wed, 22nd Feb 201210:36 am 

    I commend anyone who takes an unpaid internship. Y'all are strong. I am a software engineer so unpaid internships are pretty rare. Experience is everything though. Good luck to everyone who applies.

  20. Alex- University of South Carolina says:
    Wed, 22nd Feb 201210:49 am 

    Check now! If it redirects you, click the "Careers" link across the top of the page.

  21. Lexi says:
    Wed, 22nd Feb 20123:49 pm 

    Is this closed already?

  22. Alex- University of South Carolina says:
    Wed, 22nd Feb 20124:01 pm 

    Yes ma'am! Be sure to include any specifics like that in your application!

  23. scholarslip says:
    Wed, 22nd Feb 20126:56 pm 

    If I was living in NYC this summer, would I be able to go into an actual office or would I still work for home?

  24. Alex- University of South Carolina says:
    Wed, 22nd Feb 20128:23 pm 

    You'd have the option to hang out with us and work from the CC offices!

  25. Katherine says:
    Wed, 22nd Feb 20129:47 pm 

    The application asks for a writing sample, is there any specific criteria for it?

  26. Arya says:
    Thu, 23rd Feb 20124:28 pm 

    I filled out the application but I just received an e-mail that it didn't go through and my application was sent back to me!!

  27. whatsydneyhastosay says:
    Thu, 23rd Feb 20124:53 pm 

    It said that there was a mailer daemon notice. Does this mean that the apps did not go through? Is there another place that we should submit them to?

  28. DeeDee says:
    Fri, 24th Feb 20121:08 am 

    just thought you should know, the twitter handle is @cc_intern

  29. Raquel says:
    Fri, 24th Feb 20127:39 am 

    I'm abroad, can I still apply?? I would love to help u guys!!

  30. Kate says:
    Sun, 26th Feb 201211:20 am 

    Reason #6: It has to be a better job than these: http://www.bofads.com/stories/jobs.htm

  31. Alex- University of South Carolina says:
    Sun, 26th Feb 201210:41 pm 

    We're getting your emails, guys. Don't worry!!

  32. taliaaprieto says:
    Wed, 29th Feb 20129:52 am 

    I submitted an application but I included a writing sample that doesn't really show how I would match the writing style and tone of this website. Is there any way I could submit a different writing sample?

  33. Ashley says:
    Thu, 15th Mar 20127:31 pm 

    Is there anyone we could email an application to? I've tried submitting and application three times, but I keep getting failure notices. Is there anything else I can do?
    -Ashley

  34. Sabrina says:
    Tue, 27th Mar 201211:00 am 

    When will the selection be made?

  35. Anna says:
    Thu, 29th Mar 201211:39 pm 

    i applied but i just noticed that on the application it says it starts on jan 2011. Is there something wrong with the link?

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