Summer Internships

Engaging in internships is essential in gaining practical skills and work experience to give you an edge in a competitive job market. Over the course of a summer internship, you will apply your classroom knowledge in a practical setting while developing key skills and experience that employers seek when recruiting for full-time hires. Below are a few tips on how to apply to summer internships and get the most out of them. Steps to Finding an Internship ANALYZE your internship options, and find what works best for you. ASSEMBLE your required documents ATTEND workshops to help you prepare and networking events to get connected with professionals APPLY to the available position(s) ASK questions Internship Checklist The internship search can feel overwhelming, so it's helpful to break it into manageable steps. The good news is you don't have to do every step in order. For example, you can start working on your resume before you identify what you want to do. Please click here to download the internship checklist.

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