The Internship & Job Search Process

There are many ways to land a job or internship that fit with your overall career goals.

  • Understand how to articulate your skills, abilities, and experiences and how they relate to the positions you are seeking. Know what makes you a great candidate for the role and showcase how you will add value to the position and company. If you’re seeking opportunities to build skills, consider Smeal Student Organizations, microinternships, leadership/discovery programs, experienceships, case competitions, research, community service, and trainings (linkedinlearning.psu.edu, edx.org, coursera.org).
  • Research the companies you are interested in pursuing. You want to be able to speak about the companies specific goals, strategies, values, and accomplishments and why those matter to you.
  • Use your network. Building meaningful connections will help you stand out in the recruiting process and allow companies to get a holistic view of your goals, experiences, skills, and accomplishments.
  • Have a strong elevator pitch – showcase your personal brand. Need tips on how to create your elevator pitch? Check out this step-by-step handout on how to create a standout pitch. A Word Document version of the resource can be downloaded here.
  • Continually update and have your resume reviewed. You can make an appointment with the Business Career Center on Nittany Lion Careers.
  • Create a strong LinkedIn profile and connect with peers, faculty, staff, recruiters, and alumni to engage in meaningful conversations. Need tips on creating a LinkedIn profile? Check out this video.
  • Apply for job and internship postings on Nittany Lion Careers and the job/internship boards categorized below.
  • Develop strong interview skills with help from the Business Career Center.

Below are additional resources you can use in your search!

 

General Internship & Job Search Website Jobs and Internships Abroad Service/Non Profits/NGOs/Sustainability
Under-Represented Student Populations Career Opportunities for Women Head Hunter Websites
Jobs & Resources for Entrepreneurs Gig / Remote Job Opportunities Micro-Internships & LionLink Projects
Entertainment/Sports Government Jobs