How to Find an Internship or a Job

• Network and make connections. Often finding your dream internship or job comes down to relationship building. Maximize the connections and relationships you already have but make an effort to expand your network through professional organization meetings and informational interviews.

• Check out University career development centers. The purpose of these centers is to help students utilize their skills and abilities to find fulfilling careers. Often these are open to the public and many of them have detailed websites with valuable resources. 

• Discuss opportunities with professors and academic advisors. Ask your professors and academic advisors for help to find jobs and internships that pertain to your major. These professionals have spent years working in their disciplines, have many contacts, and know many programs.

• Attend University career fairs. Many colleges will have career fairs at certain points in the year. Career fairs are a great opportunity to learn about companies and organizations, gather information about specific internships and jobs, and expand your professional network. Best of all, they come to you and are usually free.

• Register with online job and internship search engines. These provide specific perimeters you create to search for a job or internship. Search by location, majors, length of internships and paid or unpaid.