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

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

3. 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

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

5. 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 -

6. Identify and research prospective employers through multiple means
Penn State Postings
Online Postings
Specific Businesses
Networking

7. 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
students/internships.shtml

8. 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
students/internships.shtml

9. 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
students/internships.shtml

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

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

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

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

14. 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