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Tips for Success

  1. Results

    Finding an internship can be challenging, but it’s worth it in the end.

  2. Review

    Develop your resumes and cover letters and have them reviewed by a Career Readiness Team Member.

  3. Search

    Upload your documents to Handshake and begin searching applicable internship postings. 7,000 internships and job postings are listed on handshake annually.

  4. Stay Professional

    Make social media work for you, not against you. Potential employers like to connect with candidates via social media, so be selective in your content on social media.

  5. Resources

    Utilize other online resources, such as CareerShift (access code: wvsenior) and LinkedIn. Don’t overlook individual company career pages.

  6. Build

    Leverage your network. Talk to classmates, alumni, professors, family and friends to learn about potential opportunities.

  7. Search

    Join professional associations. To find groups in your industry, visit O*NET, search for your profession of interest and scroll to the bottom for a listing.

  8. Organize

    Track the jobs you’ve applied to, watch for deadlines and dates, follow up with employers after interviews.

  9. Prepare

    Schedule a practice interview with a Career Readiness Team Member.

  10. Access

    Participate in career fairs and other professional development events.