Building your Career

Finding the right job after your time on the Heights might seem daunting. It doesn't have to be. With good preparation and practice, you'll be ready to begin a career journey as fascinating and forward-thinking as you are. Planning an internship while in college? Look below for resources and guidance.

Utilize REPP to find an internship

Internships are a great way to "test-drive" your career, allowing you to immerse yourself in the professional arena before you graduate. Internships also help you make invaluable connections and put the skills you learn in the classroom to work. By utilizing REPP - reflecting, exploring, preparing and pursuing opportunities, you will be amazed at the results. To this point, a staggering 95% of employers said candidate experience is a factor in hiring decisions, according to an annual survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). More than half of the surveyed employers wanted new-grad experience to come from internships. To lay stronger foundations for your future now, review the resources on this page. You can also contact our office to make an appointment: [email protected] or 315-445-4185. Now is the time to launch your future plans, and they start with finding an internship using REPP.

Other places to look
There are several other sources for job searches. Indeed.com, Monster.com, and more. To research sites like these and more, we suggest reading through the content on ConsumersAdvocate.org as it can be helpful to see options in expanding your job search.

With all the research you do and the applications you submit, make sure to reach out to Career Advising for support throughout the process.