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Conduct a Job or Internship Search


The Process

While it seems straight-forward, a truly successful job or internship search is highly personal and requires thought and planning.

Take an inventory; get to know yourself both personally and professionally.

Evaluate your

  • Current career goals
  • Geographic preferences
  • Interests/passions
  • Work values
  • Strengths/weaknesses
  • Technical & soft skills (Skills Employers Want [pdf])
  • Past jobs & internships
  • Campus/community activities
  • Class projects
  • Service learning

Additional considerations

Locating Leads

Federal Job Search Resources [pdf]

Federal Academic Quick Guides


A binder of job and internship announcements sent to us in hard copy is available in our office and some are included on our Facebook page.


Resources for Researching Employers

Internet search
National publications (newspapers, journals)
Trade associations
Employee networking
Organizations' web sites
Specialized Trade Papers

Research employers video
How to Research Companies

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Download Cheat Sheet (PDF)