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Do I need to have a summer internship as a sophomore?
Do I need to have a summer internship as a sophomore?
Answer: Not Necessarily.
Answer: Not Necessarily.
It's important to keep perspective about this. About 60% of CSOM students find internships after sophomore year (versus 93% who find one after their junior year). There are opportunities, but sophomore internships can be harder to find than those during your junior year summer. So you should try to find one if you want. But if you don't find one, it does not mean you won't be able to find one post junior year. Use the summer to do research, build your network and develop skills . For example, consider using the summer to upskill. Here are some resources you can utilize to do this.
What do Employers/Recruiters Think?
What do Employers/Recruiters Think?
"[Our] sophomore program is 30 students compared to 1,500 in the Junior Program. In many cases, we do not expect students will have post-Sophomore internships. Students should take time to do other things, anything can be added to a resume – receptionist, hostess/waitress, caddy, camp counselor, sales associate. We are in a client servicing business! It doesn’t have to mean that all experiences surround finance! It’s all about how you frame it on your resume, and how you present your background during an interview! Take the summer months to hone in on those skills and you’ll be set! Don’t stress the internship."
Emily Billotta, Vice President, Head of University Relations, Global Talent Acquisition & People Insights, Citi
"For our organization, we look to our juniors interested in the intern role - we understand that they may not have been able to get a sophomore internship. We look to other aspects of what they have been doing with their time. For example, clubs and extracurriculars. Their cover letter is another great way to show what they have done even without an internship."
Claire Tully, Campus Recruiting Specialist
When does my industry of interest open internship applications?
When does my industry of interest open internship applications?
Finding it hard to track which industries hire sophomores for next summer while also trying to get a handle on this summer? Take a look at this presentation that not only gives quick snapshots of hiring timelines per field, but also centralizes key information and helpful resources.
You can also listen to a recorded version of the content that was presented in September 2024 by career advisor Kim Niemi.
I do want a summer internship - where should I start?
I do want a summer internship - where should I start?
Many companies use their sophomore internship experience as a Diversity Talent Pipeline. Thus, the focus on many of these positions are for individuals that have been historically underrepresented in these fields, including those who identify as female, Black, Hispanic, LGTBQ or other underrepresented demographics.
Here are some diversity programs that have been historically offered, many of which are specific to sophomores. Use the "Class" column to filter.
Here's a list of organizations that have hired CSOM students for their sophomore internships. Most organizations will list opportunities on their websites if they are not on Handshake.
Also consider organizations that have hired CSOM graduates.
Take a look at these websites to further your search, including Handshake. In Handshake, search "sophomore programs" under jobs.
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. Connect with students listed to hear more about their experience and how they secured their internship.
Top 3 Sources of Securing an Internship - Based on Class of 2024
Most sophomores who find internships say that networking and using their own personal network is key. If you don't have a personal network you always have a strong network with BC Alumni.
See the "Networking" page to find out more like:
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