HOW TO FIND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Two main ways to search for an internship 1) Online  BU CareerLink (both SMG and for all of BU)  Web Resources (Search sites and company directories) 2) Networking  Company Information Sessions  Informational Interviews  Connect with BU Students and Alumni  Create Your Own Opportunity

CareerLink  Go to BU CareerLink (Undergrad or MBA)UndergradMBA  Log on with your username and password  If you do not have a username and password, contact the Feld Career Center at or stop by the front desk.  View companies recruiting on campus  Click “events” tab on top when logged in  Internship listings from Feld Career Center  Click “Jobs” tab on top and search by “Internships”

Web resources for internship search  For a complete list, see Internship WebsitesInternship Websites  Nationwide search sites  Websites by major of field  Specialty internships  BU Student Employment (on-campus positions) BU Student Employment Find companies for your job searchFind companies for your job search (including company directories to develop a target list such as Reference USA, Boston Business Journal Book of Lists)

Networking  Many internships are filled through networking  Anyone can potentially be helpful  Family, faculty and staff, friends, fellow students, former supervisors, co-workers, neighbors  Obtain advice, information, referrals, job leads  Let them know what you are looking for (type of company, job or industry)  Ask for referrals to contacts or potential openings  For more information: NetworkingNetworking

Company information sessions  Visit CareerLink for listings  RSVP at BU CareerLink (Undergrad or MBA)UndergradMBA  Take advantage of the sessions  Show initiative and your interest, increase contacts  Learn more about the company and industry  Most companies track students who attend their sessions

Informational interviews  Gain insight about your field of interest  Learn how to plan and execute your internship search  Make contacts and network in the field  For more details, see Informational InterviewsInformational Interviews

Connect with BU alumni and students  Join LinkedIn and School of Management Alumni group (potential contacts, discussions, internship and job postings)LinkedIn  Consult the BU Career Advisory Network (CAN)BU Career Advisory Network (CAN)  Database of BU alumni who have volunteered to talk to current students about their jobs

Create your own opportunity  Find a company you would love to work with  Base your target company decision on their product or service and reputation.  Look on LinkedIn for connections at that company  Send a prospecting letter and résumé to project manager  Have a Feld Career Center counselor help you with these steps.

For more information:  Visit the Feld Career Center and consult with one of our advisors for individualized questions and strategies.  Our office is located on the first floor, left of the stairs in the far left corner.  Call for an appointment:  Office hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.