Resources For Finding Summer Internships

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So, you know you want an internship for the summer, but how do you find one? While summer may be only a couple months away-or have already started-you need to start consulting the right resources to find the best internships before others get hired for them. Below, we give you a quick reference of the best resources for finding successful internships for your college summer, to help you in all your career pursuits, whatever they might be.

Career Services
First, get down to your career services office on campus, and use whatever resources they offer. This department is there for the very purpose of helping you use your education to create a solid career path for yourself, and have a successful life. They have staff on hand to help you search for summer internships and jobs, write your resume, and whatever other career minded help you might need. Moreover, they have a list of alumni and local contacts looking for students to help them with their professional needs in various disciplines-so, you already have an in, just by going to your college.

Field of Study Contacts
Though you may not think you have contacts in your major or field of study at the moment, you actually have quite a network-if you were to spend some time looking for it. These are the advisors of your major, your major’s department administrators, and your professors. Talk to them, and let them know you are interested in a summer internship in your field of study; and inquire if they know of any opportunities suited to your goals. They have a wide network of colleagues and contacts in the field, so they are a great resource for finding a great summer internship.

Family and Friends
Perhaps, you may not know anyone in your field of study from your family and friends, but maybe you do-if you think about carefully. Moreover, maybe your family or friends know someone in that field. Let your friends and family know that you are actively seeking an internship, and ask if they know anyone in their network that is either actively looking for some help, or perhaps, might need some. Exhaust all possibilities and you might very well find some great opportunities for summer interning.

Research Companies
Lastly, if you want success you have to be willing to go after it; so if a company isn’t listed in any of the internship openings you’ve found; ask them personally if they would consider it. The best way to go about this is to make a list of about ten local companies that you feel would help your career by offering an internship, and address them in a professional letter of inquiry, call, and stop by to inquire if they have any need for a summer intern. Explain that you are looking to gain valuable industry experience, and can think of no better company to help you with your goals. Moreover, let them know you are open to helping them with whatever office and field needs that may be required.