Ready to join the professional field of your choosing? Internships are extremely easy to maintain while being a full-time student and it's always impressive on job or graduate applications. Not only are internships a great way to make connections and gain experience, but it's also a ton of fun! So why wait to invest in your future? Start today!
STEP 1: Write an amazing resume with the Career Center
Utilize the career center experts and whip your resume into shape! Learn how to talk about your best traits, related work experience, and anything else that qualifies you as the best candidate for your chosen internship.
STEP 2: Search Handshake for opportunities
Handshake is the best place to look for internships on the market. You can customize the search options to remote or in-person, paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time, etc! Find out what works best for your schedule and goals, then get to searching under the "Postings" tab!
STEP 3: Impress with a cover letter
It may take some extra time, but writing a cover letter could be the difference between getting the job and not. Explain to your future employers why you are not only a good fit for the role, but how you are passionate about the role.
STEP 4: Apply, apply, apply!
It may seem tedious, long, and hard but you should apply to as many internships as you can. The job market is tough in Chicago, and you don't want to lose out on anything, so throw your hat in every ring possible.
STEP 5: Follow through
Once employers start contacting you about interviewing or more work experience, follow through! It's easy to get busy and forget about the internship you applied to so long ago and is just now getting back to you-- but don't let this opportunity go! Respond to emails as fast as you can and show employers how serious you are about your future.
You got this, now go apply away!
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