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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)
Log on with your username and password
If you do not have a username and password, contact
the Feld Career Center at 617-353-2834 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 Websites
Nationwide search sites
Websites by major of field
Specialty internships
BU Student Employment (on-campus positions)
Find 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: Networking
Company information sessions
Visit CareerLink for listings
RSVP at BU CareerLink (Undergrad or MBA)
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
Interviews
Connect with BU alumni and students
Join LinkedIn and School of Management
Alumni group (potential contacts, discussions,
internship and job postings)
Consult the 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: 617-353-2834
Office hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.