Apply for Internships
Prepare a resume with the Career Studio in 1134 WSC (walk-ins or schedule). Check out some online Resume Resources and use the AI tool, vmock to recommend improvements to your resume. Utilize custom verbiage from your CliftonStrengths assessment. Tailor your resume with your Career Director (About Us)
Research the company’s mission and goals.
When seeking an internship with a company that does not have an internship opening listed, it doesn’t mean they wouldn’t have a spot for you. Create a brief professional email to describe what kind of experience you are seeking and why you want to gain it there. Tell them about your path, goals, and skills you can offer them. Tell them what you are hoping to gain in an internship with them. Explain your internship requirements (hours, length of time, etc.). Attach a resume.
Create your professional online presence.
Learn 8 ways to network while you’re in college.
Get some interview tips from Career Services and use the Big Interview tool to practice.
When accepting the internship remember you are commiting to the semester with this Organization, so be ready for that commitment. Discuss your expected schedule and work load. Ask specific questions about what your day to day will look like so you are informed of all the expectations you will have before officially accepting. Once you accept your internship move on to the "earn credit" step.