Search for Internships Using Handshake The Citadel Career

Search for Internships Using Handshake The Citadel Career Center

What is an Internship? “Form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent. ” -National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

Why is it important to you? Gain experience Learn about a field of interest Develop your skills Make connections Strengthen your resume Apply what you are learning in the classroom

When can you have an internship? • Freshman Sophomore • Sophomore Junior • Junior Senior • Academic credit during semester

The Citadel’s platform for students, recruiters, and alumni to search or post jobs, register for on campus career events, build professional networks, and more!

Steps for Finding an Internship with Handshake: 1. Access or create your Handshake account 2. Click “Jobs” at the top 3. Select “Internship” to see internships posted by employers 4. You can browse all postings or you can try other filters: City, State; Company name, etc.

Things to Look For: • Location • Employment dates • Compensation (if applicable) • Job description • About the company • Does this internship meet your wants and needs?

Where are students interning? Congressman Joe Wilson IOMAX USA SCANA’s Natural Gas Facility

Capitol Hill TSW – Global Solutions in the Philippines Adidas

Other Resources to Find an Internship • Internships. com • Idealist. org • Indeed. com • USAJobs. gov • Indeed. com • Linked. In • Want to intern for a specific company? Look at their website to see openings • Ask your professors, mentors, academic advisors, etc.

The Citadel in D. C. • 10 week internship program during the summer (June – August) • The experience involves living, learning, and interning using Washington, D. C. as an active classroom • Students earn 9 academic credits – 3 academic & 6 internship

Career Center Information • 573 Huger St. outside of Sophomore gate • Drop in hours Monday – Thursday, 1: 00 – 4: 00 • Email: careercenter@citadel. edu • Phone: 843 -953 -1617