What is an internship and why should I consider it?

​If you want to start making yourself look competitive for jobs or your future career starting off with 50, 60, 70k, an internship is highly suggested to make this a reality.

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• Opportunity to build your knowledge and skills, exposure to opportunities, and connections to professionals in your field.

• Any practical experience related to your career goals.

• Internships can be paid or unpaid; however, you don't want to miss an opportunity just because one may be unpaid. That unpaid opportunity for 3 months could lead to a big salary depending on how well you do during the months of your internship.

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Searching for Internships​

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Timing of your search: 

• Start your search in September if you want to be part of a formal intern program at a large company. Many large corporations try to hire all of their summer interns before Thanksgiving.

• Government agencies tend recruit interns late in the fall semester or near the beginning of the calendar year.

• Small organizations or non-profits often begin seeking summer interns in February or later.

Utilize your college resources:​

• Career fairs are great in exposing yourself to a variety of companies looking to recruit fresh new talent! Don't misjudge the value of one event as it could help you make connections.

• Search individual company websites, internship databases, or general search engines to uncover internships that interest you. 

• Many companies also host recruiting events which can give you an opportunity to meet 1 on 1 with recruiters from those companies.​