Find a Job or Internship
Steps to Searching
Plan your approach to searching and securing a job or internship by understanding the process and tools you will need.
Know How to Market Yourself
Before beginning your search, identify personal qualities that you want to highlight for an employer, and know how to tailor those qualities to resonate best with the employer.
Your Professional Image
Develop a strong professional image through attire, written and verbal correspondence, and social media.
Resumes
Write a strong resume, because it is the chief marketing tool to obtain a job or internship.
Cover Letters and Correspondence
Summarize your professional attribute for employers by writing cover letters, letters of inquiry, and thank you notes.
Identify Jobs and Internships
Find jobs and internships in the visible job market that match the opportunities you seek.
Networking
Find jobs and internships in the hidden job market that match opportunities you seek by identifying, developing, and strengthening your network.
Career Fairs
Plan to attend career fairs and prepare to network with employers by knowing how to put your best foot forward.
Interviewing
Learn how to prepare for an interview and best articulate your qualifications and experiences during an interview.
Offers
Determine how to evaluate offers, handle multiple offers, negotiate, and make a decision to accept or not accept the position.
