How to Find an Internship

The most successful internship searches use a number of search strategies and resources. Career Services has many resources to faciliate a successful internship search including Aztec Career Connection, Career Fairs, and Workshops & Events throughout the year to help you connect with employers.

Resources for a successful internship search

• Log into Aztec Career Connection to search for internship and use the How-To Guide for search tips
• Department Internship Contacts assist with internship requirements for majors
  
• Review Career Services Internship Resources including a list of internship websites
  
• Check out Special Internship Opportunities
• Attend Career and Internship Fairs
• Visit the Career Services Resource Room
• Propose your own internship to an employer

Importance of networking

Networking is key to a successful internship search. Create a LinkedIn account and connect with employers, faculty, friends, and family. Check out 10 tips for building a great student profile on LinkedIn!

Internship serach timeline

It is never too early to start seraching for internships.  Many employers start as early as the fall semester recruiting for summer internship positions. Other interships may fill any time of year.

Make sure to use internship resources- attend Career and Internship Fairs and search on Aztec Career Connection

There are internships for every class level, from freshman to senior.  Read Climb to Your Career in Four Years a NACE article that outlines career success tips for each year.