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Finding an Internship
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Ways to Find an Internship
In addition to networking with others, you can use the resources below to assist you in finding the best fit for you. You’ll find internship opportunities easier than ever to find thanks to our new Work Forward Internship Program. Work Forward will allow you to still graduate in four years, while making you workforce-ready upon graduation. You can readily explore options, and be better informed about what jobs are available.
The program will create a workforce pipeline between Wright State and area corporate partners, showing employers our students are excellent candidates for employment. Current employers participating in the Work Forward Internship Program include:
- Copeland
- Leidos
- Marque Engineering
- MSI Lab
- National Engineering
- NexSens
- Radiance Technologies
- Reynolds and Reynolds
- Winsupply
The program is expected to expand and include additional partners in the future.
Resources to find an internship/co-op experience
- Work Forward Internship Job Board
- Career Fairs
- CECS Corporate Partner Open House
- CECS Corporate Partners—many of our Corporate Partners hire our students for internships and full-time employment after graduation.
- Special Events/workshops/mock interviews/etc.
- Handshake (Employers, please visit this link to add your internship to the list)
- SOCHE
When to Start Looking for an Internship
The short answer is it’s never too early. As your studies progress, chances are you’ll gain an understanding of what is of interest to you. Be curious, and investigate opportunities that intrigue you. We advise not waiting until your last year to start looking for an internship.
Although they are not mandatory, we highly recommend seeking an internship to sharpen your skills and put your knowledge to use. he sooner you begin looking, the better the fit will be to match your personal goals.
The total process—finding an internship and applying and interviewing for it—can take several weeks or even months. Here is a general timeline to assist you with the planning process:
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Three semesters before you want to begin your internship:
- Start doing some research. Consult with your peers, professors, and the Career Hub to discover what sort of internship would most benefit you and your future career. Attend job fairs and speak with people you know in the industry.
- Determine your goals from this experience: Responsibilities? Compensation? New knowledge?
- Define what sort of industry interests you: Corporation? Industry? Non-profit?
Planning ahead is key to landing an experience that supports your goals. Some opportunities are posted several months ahead of time, so start your research well in advance (three semesters) instead of waiting until the month you wish to begin.
2
Two semesters before you want to begin your internship:
- Start applying for internships—find out what the application process is, and give yourself enough time to submit a polished application.
- Practice your interviewing skills. Schedule a mock interview with Wright State’s Career Hub. This helps take away your nerves and get you ready for questions that might be new to you.
3
One semester before you want to begin your internship:
- Interview with companies that have contacted you.
- Send a thank-you letter to each contact with whom you interview.
- Accept an offer!
