Applying for Internships & Other Experience

When you apply for an internship and other types of experience, the employer will specify what is required, such as an application, resume, and cover letter, and how the employer will interview, which could include telephone and in-person interviews.

Be ready with the tools and and skills you need, and take advantage of our resources for you:

Tools and skills:

• Resume guide
  
• Cover letters and other job search correspondence
  
• Interviewing skills guide
  
• Networking and using LinkedIn
  
• Dining etiquette - be ready if interviews include meals!
  
• More, including email use, handshakes, attire, in our job & internship search guide
  

Workshops and events:

• Orientation to the undergraduate Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP) covers how to find internships, and preparing yourself to be successful when you show up to work.
  
• On our events calendar you'll find resume 101, internship and job search, LinkedIn lab and more.
• Etiquette dinner held annually in fall.
  

Advising:

• Walk-in advising and appointments are available for resume reviews, cover letter reviews, how to use resources, and customizing your search.
• Practice interviews.