实习资源

实习 are one of the top college experiences that employers value.

明确你的职业目标

  • Identify your interests, values, and abilities through 职业咨询
  • Reflect on your 教育, experiences, and personal attributes
  • Determine what you can offer to future employers
  • Consider your personal preferences (geographic location, employer size, work environment)

Identify Career Fields/Employers of Interest

计划和组织你的实习机会

  • Identify the steps you need to take and the resources you will need
  • Create a timeline for implementing your internship search plan
  • Utilize resources from 职业服务 and your academic college
  • Track your internship search progress and your interactions with employers

创建有效的实习搜索工具

Your resume can be the basis for determining whether or not you reach the next step: the interview. An effective resume and cover letter will help you communicate your experiences, 技能, 简而言之就是教育, 清除格式.

Use Multiple Internship 搜索 Strategies

Comprehensive internship search involves more than one strategy to reach and communicate with prospective employers. Some industries tend to favor the use of some strategies more than others. Review all of the strategies to determine which works best for your career field. No matter what your field of interest, networking remains one of the top strategies. As you engage in the various search strategies, consider working with a 职业咨询 顾问.

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网络

网络 is the process of developing professional relationships and partnerships that support you as you explore and pursue your career goals. It is one of the most effective ways to gain career-related information and identify internship opportunities.

网络的指导方针

  • Establish goals by deciding what type of information you want
  • 列出要问的问题
  • Research the industry as well as specific employers
  • Send a thank-you to express appreciation for the time and information given to you
  • Develop a contacts file to keep track of the information shared and for follow-up

宾州州立大学职业联系

"宾州州立大学职业联系" is a LinkedIn Group focused on connecting Penn State students with employers regarding career-specific issues. You will be able to engage in a discussion with employers on general career topics such as resume writing, 面试, 寻找实习机会策略, 等. You can also join a subgroup relevant to your career interests.

LionLink

LionLink is a networking program designed to help Penn State students make professional connections and gain useful information to assist with career decisions and internship searches.

互联网

The internet is useful in obtaining information related to your search including internship postings, 雇主数据, 工资统计, 就业和劳动力趋势, 还有更多. Even though the internet may be helpful in identifying opportunities, it is not recommended that you rely on this strategy alone when applying for 实习.

专业协会

Most fields have one or more professional associations that represent their career area. These sites are geared toward the practicing professional, but many also have a designated area for students interested in that discipline. Professional association sites are useful in learning about the profession and identifying employment opportunities in the field. To learn about the associations related to your career field, search online or use University Park's 职业信息中心资源.

州和地方职业介绍所

Each state has a 政府-sponsored employment agency to assist residents in finding employment.  In addition, there are private agencies that offer short- and long-term employment opportunities. Be sure to research each agency to understand potential fees and policies for involvement with the agency.

Job Posting/Company Verification Disclaimer

阅读完整的免责声明 which describes the shared responsibility among Penn State 职业服务 (including University Park and Commonwealth Campus career offices) and internship/job seekers in researching and identifying potential concerns about the legitimacy of employers and their respective postings.