Are you searching for an internship for BUSX 460? Wanting more professional experience to prepare you for a job after graduation? Look no further! Internships are a great way to gain experience in your field and can help you to decide whether or not your desired career path is the right match for you. Here are our top five ways to help you find an internship!
1. Take Advantage of On-Campus Resources
Towson University’s Career Center is available to help students prepare for future jobs and internships. Career Counselors can review resumes, engage in mock interviews with students, and provide advice to those struggling to find the right career path. Handshake is also a free, online career database for students attending Towson University. Handshake offers thousands of jobs and internships, and it allows you to filter your searches by location and position. It is very easy to navigate and is a great way to find a local internship!
2. Identify Your Future Career Goals
If you know exactly where you want to work and what you want to do in the future, finding an internship becomes that much easier. You will spend less time searching when you have already answered three key questions: (1) when do I want to work?, (2) where do I want to work?, and (3) what do I want to do at my job?
3. Attend Conferences and Career Fairs
Both the College of Business and Economics and the TU Career Center host several career fairs throughout the school year. Employers who attend these campus career fairs are looking to recruit students from Towson University, specifically. You will spend less time looking for internships online when you can speak to employers face-to-face. It provides a greater opportunity for employers to remember you.
4. Utilize Online Resources
LinkedIn is a powerful online resource for connecting with local employers. Take advantage of the social network platform and perform strategic searches that can help you to achieve your career goals. Search for individuals who have a connection to you (such as attending Towson University with a similar major or participating in the same club/organization) and find out where they work. If they work at a company that you are interested in, contact them (in a professional manner, of course!), state who you are and the connection that you have to them, and mention that you are interested in a position at the company. Even if it doesn’t lead to a job, you can have employers begin to recognize your name.
5. Network, Network, Network!
Our fifth (and probably most important) way to find an internship is to network. Networking can be performed online via LinkedIn or at conferences and career fairs. Communicate with your professors, advisors, and career counselors at the TU Career Center to determine what type of internship you want. Contact local alumni for informational interviews to also provide you with valuable knowledge on your desired career path – the more people you know, the greater your chances are for finding a job.
See you next week for another edition of CBE Connect!
