What is an intern?
AnswerA student or trainee gaining work experience
Interns work, often temporarily, to learn a field.
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The basics
What does 'CV' stand for?
AnswerCurriculum vitae
CV is short for curriculum vitae.
Going deeper
In the STAR interview method, what does the 'A' stand for?
AnswerAction
STAR is Situation, Task, Action, Result.
In US medicine, 'intern' traditionally refers to a doctor in which year of residency?
AnswerFirst year
The first year of residency is called the intern year.
What does a co-op program typically alternate?
AnswerAcademic terms with work terms
Co-ops mix study and work periods.
Expert level
Who played the 70-year-old senior intern in the 2015 film 'The Intern'?
AnswerRobert De Niro
De Niro starred opposite Anne Hathaway.
How does an externship usually differ from an internship?
AnswerIt is usually a short job-shadowing experience
Externships are typically brief observation experiences.
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