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Resources for Finding an InternshipWhen seeking an internship, there are three general methods of identifying potential positions:
Career LibraryThe Office of Career Services Career Library has a number of books with internships from a wide range of career fields. Many of these resources are for reference use, meaning they cannot be checked out. However, they are available for your use during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Peterson's Internships These are only some of the many print resources available. There are also a number of employer directories available for you to find contact information to connect with employers in areas of interest. Career Services staff can assist you in identifying additional sources of information related specifically to your needs.
Office of Career Services Web ResourcesCurrent local internships can be found by browsing the internship web page linked to the Knowhope and Career Services pages.Links to several national internship databases, including listings with eRecruiting (Note: In order to access the 12,000+ internships in eRecruiting, you need to establish a username and password to gain access to this extensive database.)
Other Web ResourcesSome web-based job listing services have sections with internship opportunities. Our website has a links to Job Listings for you to search. While looking for internships, also look for part-time jobs. Another strategy is to look at full-time listings under career fields of interest. Keep in mind where there are full-time opportunities there are sometimes internships. Utilize the information from the advertisement to make contact with the organization to see if internships exist.You can also utilize the search engines on the web. Type in "internships" and the specific field you want an internship in (for example "internship accounting hospital") and see what you discover. You may also try a general search strategy and type in the field only and see what organizations are found. Visit their web page to get contact information for you to connect with the organization. Most companies will list internships, summer opportunities and special programs in the employment or career opportunities section of their website. Look for the Career/Employment link on their home page. This section is sometimes on the home page, but if it can not be found there, look in the Site Index, Contact Us, About Us and Search sections of the website.
Local NewspapersLook in the employment section of newspapers. Check the part-time section. You may also find full-time positions in areas of interest. Use the strategy from above with the full-time listings.
Career FairsHope College participates in several career fairs each year. The Internship Fair (held in November) focuses on internship opportunities. However, organizations attending the Health Careers Fair, Career Connections (business and industry), and Career Expo (government and non-profit) advertise numerous internship opportunities in addition to permanent employment.
AlumniAlumni can be a great resource for information on internship opportunities in their career field or place of employment. The Office of Career Services can provide contacts in your field of interest. You can conduct informational interviews with alumni in occupational and geographic areas of interest.
Network ContactsNetworking is very important in your career development. Joining professional organizations, attending professional events, seminars and job fairs will help you build your network. Utilize contacts to help you find out what opportunities are available in your field of interest.
Professors/Professional staffMany professors or professional staff at Hope College will have contacts outside the college in organizations of interest. Talking with them about your interests may yield great contacts.
Association or Specialized JournalsAssociations for various career fields and journals specialized toward particular career fields may have internships in their publications or websites.
VolunteeringMany professionals from all walks of life take time to volunteer. You not only give some of your time and energy to a great cause, but you can also make some great contacts while volunteering. Utilize these contacts to help you find out what opportunities are available in your field of interest.
Direct ContactYou will find contact information for companies in employer and organization directories such as the Directory of Foreign Firms Operating in the United States (available at Van Wylen), chamber of commerce directories and in telephone books. Call and ask for the department where you are interested in working or talk to the human resources department and inquire about internship opportunities.
Parents, Family and FriendsShare your career interests with your parents, family member and friends. They may know of a contact who can help you get an internship in that area of interest.
Develop Your Own InternshipSome organizations have not thought about having interns. If you present them with a structured plan of doing an internship at their organization, they may consider it. You may also know or meet a contact in a career field of interest. Talk with them about doing an internship in their place of employment.Sara Dalman, Assistant Director of Career Services, welcomes the opportunity to meet with you and discuss strategies on planning for and pursuing an internship. |
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