With a bleak job market awaiting, college grads turn to internships, volunteering

As the number of college graduates entering the labor market increases in coming weeks, many will ride out the tough job market with a short-term or part-time internship in the hopes that it will lead to long-term work. The popularity of internships for recent grads and employers continues to grow as the slow economy has forced businesses to be more discerning about the costs of a full-time workforce.