Finding Internships

Looking for an internship is much like looking for a job.

Before you start a search you’ll need to develop a resume and know how to write a cover letter. It’s likely you’ll have to go through an interview before being hired as an intern. So it’s important to know how to interview effectively. You may want to consider taking a practice interview with a career counselor to help. Below is an internship checklist you can consider before starting your internship search:

• Learn the internship process
• Establish goals and clarify what you want
• Determine if you need academic credit
• Consider other ways to get experience
• Develop a resume
• Develop a search strategy & use appropriate resources
• Develop your interviewing skills

Download the Internship Checklist