There are five itineraries based on the assumption that one will fit
where YOU are in your career process.
- Career Goals
- Internship
- Graduate/Professional School
- Post-Graduate Volunteer Service
- First Job
a guide To…your Internship
Internships are a great way to:
- Acquire professional work experience related to one’s academic major or career interest.
- Apply theories learned in the classroom to the workplace.
- Develop a better understanding of the professional demands and requirements of a particular career field.
- Gain confidence in making the transition from the academic atmosphere to the world of work.
Here you can find a step-by-step guide to Finding an Internship
- Join a Student Organization
- Conduct an Informational Interview
- Volunteer
- Shadow a professional in your chosen field
- Get a Part-time Job
- Research
- Take a Course
- Write your Resume and Cover Letters
- Gathering References and Letters of Recommendation
- Prepare to Dress for Success
- Search Internship and Job Listings
- Create Target List
- Network
- Make the most of Career Fairs and Networking Events
- Practice Interviewing
- Sell Yourself in the Interview
- Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- Interview Follow up
- Make a Decision