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Whether you’re starting your internship search or refining your strategy, this site will guide you step-by-step—jump in where you need the most help!
Whether you’re starting your internship search or refining your strategy, this site will guide you step-by-step—jump in where you need the most help!
Explore Internship Paths
Explore Internship Paths
A targeted search gets better results.
Having a focus is more effective than simply just applying to “any internship". If you apply to any internship, you are relying on listings and will miss the bigger hidden market.
Identify industries and job functions you're interested in.
Your career isn’t limited to your concentration—but if you want ideas, explore Career Pathways by Concentration.
Brainstorm careers that align with your interests, values and motivators using this AI Career Tool.
Learn more about yourself by completing the Focus 2 comprehensive self assessment (free with BC email).
Finding Internships
Finding Internships
The best searches go beyond job boards.
Tap into where other Eagles have interned, check niche sites for your field of interest, and visit company career pages directly. The more places you look, the more options you’ll uncover.
See Where Other BC Students Have Interned
See Where Other BC Students Have Interned
Where CSOM seniors interned during their junior year summer
The central Career Center has a Summer Internship Database (make sure you are logged in to your BC google account to access) with information on where BC students interned over the summer by industry area. It can give you ideas of organizations that have hired interns recently and places you may want to apply.
Handshake
Handshake
All of the top employers, including 100% of the Fortune 500, tech start-ups, nonprofits, and more are hiring students like you on Handshake. Use your Handshake account to find and apply opportunities.
How to search for Internships on Handshake reference guide
Handshake general How-to Guides for getting started
Opportunities Outside of Handshake
Opportunities Outside of Handshake
Handshake may be your go-to resources for on-campus recruiting and upcoming information sessions. However, there are many other helpful sites that you should also explore. Check them out on the Search Sites page.
Visit company websites to check their career pages for internship openings—and keep checking back.
💡 Tip: Handshake is great, but many employers only post on their own websites.
Networking & Outreach
Networking & Outreach
A strong connection can get your resume to the top of the pile.
Reach out to alumni and start conversations that can lead to opportunities you won’t find online. These connections can give you insights and even referrals that boost your chances.
Search for Alumni using these two platforms in addition to the Alumni Contacts page.
🤝 Networking is one of the most powerful ways to find internships—especially the ones never posted online
🤝 Networking is one of the most powerful ways to find internships—especially the ones never posted online
Click here to learn why it works and how it can give you an edge.
Why Does Networking Matter in Your Internship Search?
Why Does Networking Matter in Your Internship Search?
You wouldn’t eat at a restaurant without a good review or recommendation — employers think the same way!
When a company has hundreds of applications, a referral is like a five-star review: it instantly builds trust and gets you noticed.
This isn’t just casual career exploration. Unlike informational interviews, networking for internships is targeted—you’re building relationships with people who can give you insight into open roles, connect you with decision-makers, or even recommend you for a position.
Networking helps you:
Unlock referrals – Talking to an alum can lead to a referral, which dramatically boosts your chances of getting an interview.
Stand out from the crowd – A name behind your resume makes recruiters more likely to read it.
Access unposted roles – Many internships are filled through word of mouth before they hit job boards.
Get insider info – Learn how hiring decisions are really made and what a strong candidate looks like.
Build clarity and confidence – These conversations help you refine your pitch and direction.
You don’t need to know people — you just need to start talking to them. And BC alumni are often more than willing to help.
Tools to Start Networking
Tools to Start Networking
See which employers are coming to campus - summary of upcoming events that can be found in Handshake
Guide for calls with alumni - while these are geared towards exploratory conversations, the types of questions can still apply during your targeted networking calls
Keep track of your outreach with this document
Additional resources can also be found on the Networking page.
Application Toolkit / Including AI Tips
Application Toolkit / Including AI Tips
Your application is your first impression—make it count.
Use our templates, AI tools, and examples to create resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that stand out for the right reasons.
Start Here
Start Here
💡 Tip: Don't have a LinkedIn profile yet? See the LinkedIn page.
Tools to Streamline Your Application
Tools to Streamline Your Application
AI Mock Interviewing Practice Tools
AI Mock Interviewing Practice Tools
Big Interview (use your BC email address)
Interview Warmup by Google (free!)
Pramp (free for peer mock interviews, AI options too)
Yoodli (great for soft skill feedback)
Additional resources can also be found on the Interviewing page.
Internship Search FAQs & 1:1 Help
Internship Search FAQs & 1:1 Help
Stuck or not sure what to do next?
Check out our most frequently asked questions about the internship search process.
If you still need help, you can connect with a career advisor for personalized guidance on your search.
Question: Do I need a freshman and/or sophomore summer internship?
Question: Do I need a freshman and/or sophomore summer internship?
Answer: Nice-to-have, not make-or-break.
After Sophomore or freshman year: Most top firms won’t expect professional internships. If they have a college talent pipeline in place, they prefer juniors who they can convert to full time hires—instead, use this time for exploration (think: small business internships, volunteer roles, research, side projects, or even taking courses).
Do not underestimate the importance of any summer job. They help you develop a work ethic and can provide great stories for future interview questions. If you have never had a job in high school or in college, you can be signaling that you might be too privileged to develop the work ethic that comes with tough jobs.
Question: When should I be applying for internships? What are the timelines?
Question: When should I be applying for internships? What are the timelines?
Answer: It depends on the industry.
Here's a session on that topic and here’s a high level timeline for business related internships.
There are some good industry specific sites that alert you to timelines: Adventis for Finance (includes IB, S&T, Assets & Wealth Management), and Management Consulted for consulting. If you follow your favorite firms on Handshake, you will receive notifications about posted openings.
Some firms hire in sophomore year for the summer after junior year. Mainly Investment banks, the big 4 accounting firms including their advisory practices, sales & trading and some wealth management internships. Meet with a peer advisor, IBST fellow or CSOM senior for advice from those who have gone through the process.
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