-
Results. Finding an internship can be challenging, but it’s worth it in the end.
-
Review. Develop your resumes and cover letters and have them reviewed by a career counselor.
-
Search. Upload your documents to Handshake and begin searching applicable internship postings. 7,000 internships and job postings are listed on handshake annually.
-
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.
-
Resources. Utilize other online resources, such as CareerShift (access code: wvsenior) and LinkedIn. Don’t overlook individual company career pages.
-
Build. Leverage your network. Talk to classmates, alumni, professors, family and friends to learn about potential opportunities.
-
Search. Join professional associations. To find groups in your industry, visit What Can I Do With This Major?, select your major(s) of interest and scroll to the bottom for a listing.
-
Organize. Track the jobs you’ve applied to, watch for deadlines and dates, follow up with employers after interviews.
-
Prepare. Schedule a practice interview with a career development specialist.
-
Access. Participate in career fairs and other professional development events.
-
Network. Students who prepare and attend career fairs gain face-to-face interactions that may result in internship opportunities. 300 companies visit campus by the end of September.