Module 2: Building Skills and Landing the Internship
Explore What Your College Offers
Check your college website or student portal for lists of student organizations, career services, research centers, and skill workshops.
Visit your school’s career center to ask about internships, job fairs, and resume help.
Attend major/minor info sessions or student involvement fairs.
Join a Club Related to Your Career Interests
If you're interested in marketing, join a business club or help manage the social media of an on-campus organization.
Pre-med? Look for a health professions club or a volunteer-based organization.
You can also consider starting your own club if one doesn't exist!
Tap into Faculty Research and Department Projects
Email a professor whose work interests you, asking if they need research assistance.
Visit office hours to discuss academic paths and learn about department-sponsored projects.
Use Campus Jobs or Volunteering as a Skills-Building Opportunity
Ask for responsibilities involving communication, logistics, or tech tools.
Volunteer to plan events, design flyers, or track signups—experience that can go straight on your resume.
Use these opportunities to build relationships with staff who can serve as references.
Take Advantage of Free Tools, Software, and Facilities
Use campus Adobe Creative Suite, Bloomberg Terminals, or LinkedIn Learning.
Record a podcast using your school’s media lab.
Practice presentations or pitches in available study rooms.
Work with Your Academic Advisor or Career Coach to Set Goals
Ask for help mapping out your semesters to fit in internships or skill-building electives.
Talk to career coaches about tailoring your resume or preparing for informational interviews.
Connect you with alumni in your field.
Get in touch.
It all begins with an idea. Whatever it is, the way you take initiative will further your own growth and take you one step further in succeeding.