Where do I look for Internships & Jobs?
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If you're a freshman in college, you're probably thinking: "work experience already??" The answer is yes!
Whether you're a freshman or senior in college, you can benefit from obtaining work experience. Internships in college give you a huge advantage over other applicants. If you're curious, here's how I approached it. But this is not the only way, so let's dive in!
University Career Centers
Universities directly benefit from the employment of their graduates. This is why many colleges build relationships with corporations, foundations, and organizations that may employ their students. This can make your university career center a powerful tool when looking for internships and jobs.
Tips for success in using your Career Center:
Don't wait until you need employment to engage with your school's center (attend events and introduce yourself)
Familiarize yourself with what your center offers (like maybe free clothes!)
Ensure you're actively using any career resource provided like Handshake or free resume review
Pay attention to any school or college specific newsletter or emails since these may contain opportunities!
Professional Organizations
Professional organizations that are related to your major can be a huge help to finding job opportunities. These organizations often have online career centers or even annual conferences to connect companies to its members. I secured 2 job offers from a conference hosted by the National Association of Black Accountants.
Websites & Job Board
Jopwell: Helps connect companies with Black, Latino, and Native American professionals and students
Hired: Helps connect companies for technology specific roles like Engineering
Chegg Internships: Helps connect college students with companies looking to hire interns
