Finding a Summer Job or Internship Courtney Wozetek, M.Ed. Penn State Career Services

An “internship” is defined as any official or formal program to provide practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession

Skills Desired by Employers Employers look for a core set of skills in students from all academic backgrounds Skills Desired by Employers Ability to work in a team Leadership ability Written communication Problem-solving Strong work ethic Analytical Verbal communication Takes Initiative Technical skills Detail-oriented Flexibility/Adaptability Computer Relates well to others Organizational skills Strategic-planning skills Friendly/outgoing Creativity Entrepreneurial Tactfulness Source: NACE Research Job Outlook Survey, 2012

Experience can come from many places and in various forms Internship Student Organization Volunteer Work Study Abroad Research Part-time Job

Identify industries and career areas to explore within your major Career Library What Can I Do With This Major? Careers Internet Database Wet Feet and/or Vault Career OneStop http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/cic/ - http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/cic/

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Identify and research prospective employers through multiple means Penn State Postings Nittany Lion Career Network Major/Department Internship Office Undergraduate Research Online Postings Specific Businesses Networking http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/ students/internships.shtml

Identify and research prospective employers through multiple means Online Postings Internships.com/CareerBeam Internships-usa.com (login: interns; password: learn) Indeed.com Going Global Penn State Postings Specific Businesses Networking http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/ students/internships.shtml

Identify and research prospective employers through multiple means Penn State Postings Specific Businesses CareerBeam Hoovers Online (access through PSU libraries) WetFeet or Vault Online Postings Networking http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/ students/internships.shtml

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Identify and research prospective employers through multiple means Penn State Postings Networking Online Postings Specific Businesses You Personal network Penn State Network Outside sources

Identify and research prospective employers through multiple means Penn State Postings Networking Online Postings Specific Businesses You Personal network Penn State Network Outside sources

Identify and research prospective employers through multiple means Penn State Postings Networking Online Postings Specific Businesses You Personal network Penn State Network Outside sources

Career Services can help with every step of your career development Increase Self-Awareness Explore Career Options Acquire Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Develop Self-Marketing Skills