Internship Checklist
Step 1: Gaining Clarity and Direction
Before you begin looking for an internship, complete the first step in the career development process: self-assessment. Determine your values, interests, and skills and connect these to possible career fields. Knowing yourself will help you to identify career fields that you will enjoy and to determine which internships to pursue.
Step 2: Researching Careers and Exploring Options
After you have identified career fields, which you would like to explore further, you will be ready to use the resources available through the University Career Services to locate internship information and opportunities.
Research your career fields
Read about each career field on the University Career Services website. This process may either narrow or broaden your possibilities as your knowledge of various careers increases. If you are unfamiliar with our website, attend an orientation or see an advisor for assistance in identifying resources. Network with faculty, alumnae, and professionals to learn about the realities of various professions as well as trends and developments in your fields of interest. Determine a career field in which you would like to pursue an internship.
