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SEARCHING FOR AN INTERNSHIP
Although a number of students will engage in an internship
experience during their freshman and sophomore years, most
students pursue internships their junior and senior years.
The internship search process is very similar to searching for
a full-time job.
Allow several weeks for the search process
to take place.
Have a plan of attack, including: how you will
contact potential employers (i.e.; networking, ClemsonJobLink,
professional associations), the proper paperwork associated
with the internship search (cover letter, résumé, reference sheet)
and the appropriate follow up procedures (thank you letters and
phone calls). Also, be sure to keep good records
of all your correspondences.
INTERNSHIP SEARCHING TIPS
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Attend an Internship Workshop.
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Utilize ClemsonJobLink to sign up for on-campus
interviews and to have access to national and
international internship listings.
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Target several organizations with which you would
be interested in interning.
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See internship books and Web resources in the
Flora M. Riley Career Resource Center.
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Set up an individual appointment with a career
counselor for more assistance (864-656-0440).
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Attend the Fall (September) and Spring (January)
Career Fairs.
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Network with Clemson University academic
department personnel, family and friends.
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Visit the iCenter internship consortium for
internships in agricultural, environmental, life
sciences and related fields (see our homepage for
more details at:
clemson.edu/career).
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS