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Find a Job or Internship

When you’re ready to look for a job or internship, follow these steps to help in your search.

The Search Process

Step 1: Prepare a resume and cover letter
Step 2: Meet industry professionals
Step 3: Apply for jobs or internships
Step 4: Interview

Applying for Jobs or Internships

An internship is typically work experience that is career-related. Internships can be paid or unpaid, part-time or full-time, and can take place off-campus or on-campus. Summer internships are the most popular, but some students intern during the fall and spring semesters.

Why Complete an Internship?

Internships offer a way to try a career, get exposure in your field of interest while in college, and gain relevant experience and skills. Many students have a hard time choosing between different career options, and an internship is a way to help you decide if you will like a career.

Networking is the #1 way people obtain jobs. In an internship, you will meet people who can give you advice and assistance when you graduate.

Having an internship that is related to your career path can often count as “years of experience” when you apply for a job; this will help you stand out from other candidates with less experience.

Informational Interviews

A discussion with someone who is knowledgeable about a career field can help you learn more about an industry or position.

Tips to conducting an informational interview

Networking

“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Building professional contacts is critical to a successful job search.

Create and broaden your network

Email Etiquette

Avoid these common mistakes when composing professional emails.

Learn how to craft winning emails

Using LinkedIn

A powerful online networking platform, LinkedIn can help you land a job.

Tips for setting up your profile

Online Professional Presence

From your social media profiles to your search results, how you’re perceived online can boost or hinder your career.

Create and protect your professional brand

Talking to Employers and Preparing for a Career Fair

Attend career fairs with confidence and be ready to win over employers.

Learn what to say and do at a career fair