#Winning Internships

Here's news that'll put your summer internships plans to shame: two Canadian men have made the shortlist for a social media marketing internship where the final candidate will work for Hollywood actor and bon vivant Charlie Sheen.

Sheen's Twitter account reached 1 million followers faster than any other account, helped by his erratic behaviour and eccentric sayings.

Eighty-two thousand people from 181 countries applied for an eight-week internship managing the beleaguered star's social media presence. That number was recently whittled down to 50.

Both Canadian finalists are in their mid-20s.

Belleville, Ont. native Phil Pallen is completing a master's degree in digital marketing, and said he got the news on Monday. Sepy Bazzazi told the Canadian Press he was "howling with excitement" when he was told he made the cut. The Vancouver resident does social media work for a restaurant chain.