On the Road to your Career

 

There are five itineraries based on the assumption that one will fit
where YOU are in your career process. 

  1. Career Goals
  2. Internship
  3. Graduate/Professional School
  4. Post-Graduate Volunteer Service
  5. First Job

a guide To…your Internship

Internships are a great way to:

  1. Acquire professional work experience related to one’s academic major or career interest.
  2. Apply theories learned in the classroom to the workplace.
  3. Develop a better understanding of the professional demands and requirements of a particular career field.
  4. 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

  1. Join a Student Organization
  2. Conduct an Informational Interview
  3. Volunteer
  4. Shadow a professional in your chosen field
  5. Get a Part-time Job
  6. Research
  7. Take a Course
  8. Write your Resume and Cover Letters
  9. Gathering References and Letters of Recommendation
  10. Prepare to Dress for Success
  11. Search Internship and Job Listings
  12. Create Target List
  13. Network
  14. Make the most of Career Fairs and Networking Events
  15. Practice Interviewing
  16. Sell Yourself in the Interview
  17. Frequently Asked Interview Questions
  18. Interview Follow up
  19. Make a Decision