Jobs and Internships

Need help finding a job or internship? Start with our Career Coaches. Our team can help you through the entire process whether that is helping you navigate searching for positions, ensuring your resume is top-quality, making your cover letter help you stand out, prepping you to successfully interview, and all other ways to successfully get you your desired job or internship.

Stop by the third floor of the UCC anytime Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or use our Digital Coach option available 24/7.

Find on-campus jobs via the Student Employment site. Search off-campus jobs and internships through Handshake. Make sure your skills are showcased throughout all of your application pieces like resumés, cover letters, portfolios, and more and that they all match what you are applying for through SkillsFirst.

Jobs & Internships

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Tips for Applying for Jobs and Internships

  • Read over the job application carefully
  • Use the same language in your resumé and cover letter as the specific job description
  • Use a professional name and email address
  • Tailor your resumé and cover letter to the specific job or internship
  • Check for any grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors
  • Track your applications when applying for multiple jobs
  • Ensure your resumé is in an acceptable format
  • Clean up your Social Media profiles
  • Gather references

 

Make sure your skills are showcased throughout all of your application pieces like resumés, cover letters, portfolios, and more and that they all match what you are applying for through SkillsFirst.

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Tips for Optimizing Your Job and Internship Search

  • Know the types of jobs you are looking for
  • Don't wait until the last minute to prepare
  • Stay organized
  • Keep your resumé up-to-date
  • Know deadlines to apply
  • Use key words
  • Use prominent job search engines
  • Build your LinkedIn profile and actively engage
  • Pursue networking opportunities

 

Top places to find jobs and internships

  • Company website - especially if you know who you want to work for
  • Handshake
  • Indeed
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Interviewing for Jobs & Internships
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Tips for Preparing for an Interview

  • Research the position and the company prior to the interview
  • Review your resumé and be prepared to support past experience with specific information/examples related to what you are applying to do
  • Practice interviewing in the style in which the interview will take place (i.e. video, phone, in-person)
  • Prepare potential questions you may be asked
  • Be flexible with scheduling and allow sufficient time for the interview
  • Read instructions very carefully and ask for clarification if needed

 

Tips for During the Interview

  • Plan to arrive early
  • Summarize your experience in 30 seconds
  • Listen carefully to each question asked
  • Focus achievements and experience relevant to the position
  • Remain positive and avoid negative statements
  • Be aware of body language and tone
  • Ask final questions about the organization and work culture as well as next steps
  • Reinforce interest and thank interviewer(s) for the opportunity to interview

 

Tips for After the Interview

  • Provide any additional requested information
  • Follow up with a thank you
  • Be patient
  • Check in if you have not heard back within the timeframe told to you