An internship provides you an opportunity to experience career fields that match your academic and personal interests. You can then use that experience to make important decisions about your career future. In addition, all internships provide opportunities to build skills in communication, time management and team dynamics- all skills highly regarded by employers. Internships look amazing on your resume and they represent your ability to be a responsible employee. Some schools even require students to complete internships before graduation.
Why get an internship?
I worked for Chewy.com on their learning and development team in South Florida. I was able to make great friends within the internship program, learn about ecommerce, and play with a LOT of dogs.
Planning ahead
It is important to think about your goals when searching for an internship. Consider these six things before beginning your search.
Interests
Skills
Schedule
Pay
Location
Housing
Searching for internships
Every year, employers post internship opportunities in Handshake, but there are other places to look also. Your career coach can help you personalize your search and walk you through the two-fold approach for finding internships via online research and networking.
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Work and Learn Indiana
Create your account
By creating an account, you can apply for internships in Indiana and check your eligibility for EARN Indiana. You can search opportunities without an account.
Interstride
Interstride is a great resource for finding internships as an international student AND finding opportunities around the world for all students. Log in with your IU credentials to start searching through their expansive resource library and available opportunities.
Study Abroad
Some internships are available as a component of a study abroad program. Visit the Office of Overseas Study to learn more.
Passport Career
Look for internships and resources to explore opportunities around the world.
Networking
LinkedIn can be a useful resource for searching for internship opportunities and connecting with your network. Through networking, you can learn what opportunities are out there and how you can build skills and experience.
