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Results
Finding an internship can be challenging, but it’s worth it in the end.
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Review
Develop your resumes and cover letters and have them reviewed by a Career Readiness Team Member.
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Search
Upload your documents to Handshake and begin searching applicable internship postings. 7,000 internships and job postings are listed on handshake annually.
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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.
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Resources
Utilize other online resources, such as CareerShift (access code: wvsenior) and LinkedIn. Don’t overlook individual company career pages.
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Build
Leverage your network. Talk to classmates, alumni, professors, family and friends to learn about potential opportunities.
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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.
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Organize
Track the jobs you’ve applied to, watch for deadlines and dates, follow up with employers after interviews.
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Prepare
Schedule a practice interview with a Career Readiness Team Member.
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Access
Participate in career fairs and other professional development events.
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