Tips for Securing Internships

Seek research experience through professors and conference presentations.


Join student chapters of professional organizations related to your interests.


Participate in community service and volunteer opportunities that align with your interest area(s).


Focus on improving transferable skills such as analytical, organizational, research, interpersonal, teamwork, leadership, and communication.


Complete informational interviews with business professionals in your area(s) of interest to help establish career goals.


Network, network, network to gain a competitive edge for future positions.

Job & Internship Search Checklist

Follow this checklist to help you stay organized and on-task while searching and applying to jobs and internships.

Job & Internship Search Checklist.pdf

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