Gaining Experience: Job and Internship Preparation
Before you start looking for a job or internship, it’s important to prepare thoroughly. Here are two essential steps to ensure your success.
Key Steps for Job and Internship Preparation
- Update Your Resume: Your resume is the foundation of your job application. Ensure it is current and highlights your skills, experiences, and achievements. Without an updated resume, you’re not ready to start your job search.
- Dedicate Time and Effort: Finding a good job or internship requires significant time and energy. Understand that students don’t land ideal positions overnight, and the hiring process can be lengthy. Be prepared to invest efforts into your search.
Helpful Documents and Resources
Explore our resources for valuable tips and starting points for your job or internship search.
- Navigating the Job or Internship Search Guide on setting expectations, identifying employers, researching targets, and more
- Job or Internship Search Goal Setting: Setting Clear and achievable goals
- Informational Interview for the Job Search: How to conduct and benefit from informational interviews
- Job Application Log: Keeping track of your applications
- Accepting a Job Offer: Best practices for accepting offers
- Salary Negotiation: Tips for negotiating your salary
- Temp Agencies: Utilizing temporary agencies for job placements
- Career Fair Tips: Making the most of career fairs
- Job Search Websites: Comprehensive list of job search sites
- More Employment Websites: Additional website for job searches
- Fellowship and Scholarship Programs: Exploring funding opportunities
- International Internships: Finding internships abroad
- Finance/Accounting Training and Rotational Programs: Specialized programs in finance and accounting
- Rotational Leadership Programs: Leadership development through rotational programs
- Healthcare Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer opportunities in the healthcare sector
- Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Device Company Profiles in MA: Profiles of companies in Massachusetts
Educational Videos
- How to Get the Most of Your Internship: Maximizing your internship experience
- What Do Employers Look for in an Intern?: Understanding your employer expectations
- Using Social Networks for Job Search: Leveraging social media in your job search
- How Can I Graduate with Skills for Work?: Graduating with job-ready skills
Use these resources to kick-start your job or internship search, and for more tailored guidance connect with your Bottom Line Advisor!