DION
How to start looking for Internships?
I'm in college and I want to get some research under my experience. #college #communications #economics
3 answers
Leigh Wagner Sorrentino
Leigh’s Answer
Hi Dion,
To start looking for an internship, you have to first decide what industry you would like to ultimately pursue a career in to guide you in your search. Once you have that, you should create or adjust your resume to address the experience you may already have in that field. I'd recommend including relevant coursework and any summer or on campus jobs you've held.
Once you have your resume, you can go to websites like Internship.com or, if you are interested in working for specific companies, check out their Career websites. Internships are often listed as a normal job posting would be. It may be a little early to apply for Summer Internships, so if you don't see anything yet, don't be discouraged because you may just have to wait a few months.
You can also work through your college--most colleges have a career guidance department that specializes in connecting students with companies in the area. Good luck!
Agata Indiatsi
Agata’s Answer
Additionally, pinpoint organizations that align with your career interests and check their websites for internship programs. Big companies often offer internships throughout the year or during specific seasons.
Finally, if there's a specific organization you're interested in, it's a good idea to directly contact someone you know there to inquire about potential internship opportunities.
Eamonn Nolan
Eamonn’s Answer
I would recommend going to your college's career service office, and seeing if they have a list of internship programs at organizations that alumni work at. From there, do a little research about the different companies, and chose an organization within a industry that interests you or you want to learn more about. The purpose of internships are to experiment and find out the type of job that you want.