Internships

Do you have questions about internships?  We've got you covered!  Read our comprehensive Internship Handbooks for information and answers to your questions about internships.  

• If you are a student, please read our Student Internship Handbook by clicking HERE.

• If you are an employer, you can read our Employer Internship Handbook by clicking HERE.

• ESU Faculty or Staff, can read the Faculty & Staff Handbook by clicking HERE.

There are many different places to search for internships, but the first place to look is on Handshake, ESU's premier website for job and internship postings, and much more!

Each ESU student has access to Handshake at no cost.  This website provides a collection of internship positions you can search and apply for.  Handshake also has resources such as resume and cover letter assistance, as well as interview preparation information that you can use before applying for positions.  You can also view on-campus interviews and career fairs, which bring employers to campus for students to meet and even interview for positions.  Handshake also allows you to schedule appointments with Career Counselors on a variety of topics, including internship assistance.

To visit Handshake, click here.

• Handshake also contains many different great resources that can help you in your internship search:

  • GoinGlobal 

    • This website is great resource for domestic and international students who are looking for internships in the U.S. or abroad!  GoinGlobal includes worldwide postings of internships and full-time jobs, a list employers who have sponsored H-1B Visas, and city and country guides around the world, including the United States.  

  • Vault  

    • This website lets you research internship rankings and reviews by past interns and provides career guides for each industry.

  • To access GoinGlobal and Vault, log in to Handshake, select "Career Center" and then choose "Resources."

• There are many other high-quality websites you can use to search for internships.  Here is a list of a few of our favorites:

  • LinkedIn

  • Google Jobs

  • Glassdoor

  • Internships.com

  • USAJobs.gov

  • WayUp.com

• While we encourage students to use online resources when searching for internships, it is extremely important to also use your personal network of professors, family, friends and professionals that you have developed.  Networking is often the most effective and efficient way to land an internship.

If you are an international student looking for internships or employment in the United States, you need to be knowledgeable on the employment and practical training regulations, especially regarding Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT).  To learn more, go to the Office of International Education website or contact the Office of International Education with questions regarding Practical Training.

• Read important information regarding internships, CPT and OPT that applies specifically to international students.

• For internship search information and other resources, read the "Internship Postings and Resources" section above.

Thank you for your interest in engaging with Career Services at Emporia State University! As you know, internships are a great pipeline to hiring solid full-time employees.  Career Services can help you create and implement best practices for your internship program. We have developed some resources to help you understand how to recruit great talent at Emporia State and manage a solid internship program.  Take a look at these resources, and feel free to contact Career Services at 620-341-5407 or career@emporia.edu to learn more. 

• Access our Emporia State University Employer Guide.

• Visit our Career Services Employer Page for information, including Handshake FAQ’s.

• Read important information regarding internships, CPT and OPT that applies specifically to international students.

• Information about Internship Best Practices for Employers can be found here.

If you are planning on participating in an internship, please read and complete the two forms below before the start of your internship: 

• The Student Internship Agreement Form, which must be signed by you - available here.

• The Employer Agreement Form, which must be signed by your Host organization supervisor or representative - available here.  

Both of these forms are also available in Handshake by selecting "Career Center" and then choose "Resources." These forms must be submitted to Joel Ewy in Career Services before you start your internship.  Forms may be submitted in-person at the Career Services office or you can email scanned copies of the forms to jewy@emporia.edu. 

There may also be other additional paperwork that is required by your academic department, especially in the case of internships for academic credit. If you have questions, please contact Career Services at 620-341-5407 or career@emporia.edu to learn more.

CW 286/486 Internship Course Through Career Services

If you are enrolling in the Campus Wide (CW) Internship Course through Career Services, please complete the Application Packet before the start of your internship by clicking here. The Application Packet is also available in Handshake by selecting "Career Center" and then choose "Resources."  The most recent Syllabus for the CW Internship Course through Career Services can be found here.