Originally Posted by chay
I can't remember the last time we even interviewed a new grad that don't have coop or internship experience (I'm in Canada - I assume it is similar in the U.S.).
Thanks for the informative post. I wonder how many internships are open to students who are below age 18 and who may not have driver's licenses. I think many gifted students can handle the academic work of college at a young age, but they may be less prepared for or disqualified from internships and summer jobs. This is a more important consideration for students who plan to work immediately after college than for students who plan to attend graduate school.