Your Ultimate Guide to Securing the Right Opportunity

Landing the perfect internship can be a game changer for your career, offering valuable experience and networking opportunities. Explore this step by step guide to make your internship search more efficient and successful, and take the first step toward your dream job today! Find more resources at the Internships & Experiential Learning, Career Services and Writer’s Studio pages.

1. Job Boards and Internship Portals

• Glassdoor.com – Known for company reviews, Glassdoor also has an extensive job and internship listing feature.
• Indeed.com – This is one of the largest job search engines and lists many internship opportunities across different industries.
• Internships.com – A dedicated platform for internships in the U.S. This is a comprehensive site that lets you filter opportunities by location, industry, and more.
• Joblist.com – Customized job search curated by the user.
• LinkedIn.com – A powerful platform for networking and job searching. Use the “Jobs” tab and filter by “Internships” under the job type section. You can also follow companies of interest and set up job alerts.
• WayUp.com – Focused on students and recent grads, this platform lists internships, entry-level jobs, and other career opportunities.
• ZipRecruiter Internships – Highly rated job board

2. Industry Specific Job Boards

Arts & Media:

• • EntertainmentCareers.net – Entertainment internships
  • Mediabistro.com – Creative internships

Finance:

• • eFinancialCareers.com – Financial internships

Government:

• • USAJOBS.gov – The official U.S. government website for federal job listings, including internships. Many government departments, such as NASA, the FBI, or the EPA, offer paid internships.
  • Congressional Internships – Many U.S. Senators and Representatives offer internships in their offices. These can be a great way to get involved in policy-making and governmental work. Start with Senate.gov and House.gov to explore internship resources.

Intern Abroad or Exchange Programs:

Some organizations offer international exchange programs where you can intern in the U.S. while experiencing a different culture.

• • AIFS Abroad – 8 week full time internships
  • AIESEC - Provides opportunities for cultural exchange internships.
  • North American Language and Cultural Assistants Program (NALCAP) – The visiting teachers from Spain program office and Embassy of Spain Education Office.

Nonprofit:

Many nonprofits offer unpaid internships or fellowships that can give you valuable experience in sectors like education, environmentalism, human rights, etc. You can find these listings on

• • Idealist.org

Technology:

• • GitHub.com – Tech internships
  • StackOverflowJobs.com – Tech internships
  • StartUp.jobs – Startup internships
  • Wellfound.com (formerly AngelList Talent) – Technology & startup internships

3. Networking

University Career Centers:

Many universities have career services that offer internship databases, job fairs, and workshops. Even if you’re not a current student, many schools provide access to their resources for alumni.

• Reach out to the career center of a nearby university or check their website for internship listings and networking opportunities.

Industry Specific Events:

Attend industry conferences, webinars, and networking events to meet people who may know about internship openings.

• • Eventbright.com – Find events related to industry

4. Company Websites

If there are specific companies or industries you are interested in, check their careers or jobs page for internship postings. Many large corporations offer well structured internship programs. These companies usually have dedicated internship portals. Examples:

• Amazon
• Facebook
• Goldman Sachs
• Google
• Microsoft

5. Student Specific Resources

International Students:

If you’re not a U.S. citizen and an international student, there are special internship programs available, including:

• • CulturalVistas.org: Offers J-1 Visa sponsorship for internship and work-study programs in the U.S.
  • The Washington Center (twc.edu): Provides internships in Washington, D.C., with an academic component.
  • CETAcademicPrograms.org: Offers internships along with an academic experience, focusing on immersive learning.

Student Majors:

• • History Major
  • Political Science Major

The Rosemont Experience

At Rosemont, we believe that no matter what discipline you study, effective communication and problem solving are cornerstones to success. That’s why students take classes across multiple disciplines—to learn to approach complex situations from multiple angles. We also recognize the importance of real world experience in preparing you for a career. In fact, every student engages in at least one internship, volunteer effort, or service learning opportunity.

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• An average class size of 13 ensures a high caliber, personalized education.