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Exploring Internship Options: Tips for Getting Started

As you search for an internship, consider the following questions along with areas of interest in specific fields:

Defining Your Goals

Do you have a clear idea of where you would like to intern or work after college?
Identify specific companies or organizations that align with your career aspirations.

Passions and Values

Are there particular issues, products, or services that captivate your interest?
Whether it's sustainability, women's rights, fashion, sports/entertainment, retail, or healthcare, explore research opportunities within your areas of fascination, not solely based on your degree title.

Geographical Preferences

Have you considered the location of where you'd like to intern?
If you have friends or family residing outside the Greater Allegheny campus in a city or town you'd like to explore, factor these places into your internship search.

Clearance Requirements

Do you have the necessary clearances to begin your internship?
Before starting your internship, ensure that you are aware of any specific requirements or clearances needed for your chosen field experience. Adhering to these guidelines will ensure a smooth and successful internship experience.


Internship Search Strategies

Seek Faculty Advice

Schedule an appointment with faculty advisors or the campus internship coordinator to benefit from interest and skill assessments. These discussions will help you identify your genuine interests and passions.

Embrace Networking

Networking is a crucial aspect of internship searches. As part of your college learning experience, make an effort to meet new people and professionals. Reflect on professionals you've met in recent years who left a positive impression. Consider reaching out to them for potential internship or job leads.

Connect with other Greater Allegheny students who have completed internships. Listen to their testimonials about how internships contributed to the completion of their Penn State degree. Attend campus career events and job fairs to interact with employers and business professionals. These interactions may lead to opportunities not listed on standard job boards.

Online Job Resources

While online job boards are not the sole solution for internships, they serve as a great starting point for research. Nittany Lion Careers is Penn State’s portal for students and alumni to access job postings. You can upload a resume for employers to view. You also have access to hundreds of alumni to connect with via LionLink. To access the system, you must use your standard Penn State User ID and password. 

Nittany Lion Careers

Use Nittany Lion Careers to view job postings, post your resume in online resume books, find out about on-campus interviewing at several Penn State campuses, and more! You can upload a resume for employers to view. You also have access to hundreds of alumni to connect with via Lion Link. To access the system, use your standard Penn State User ID and password. Review the Job Posting/Company Verification Disclaimer.

Learn More About Nittany Lion Careers 

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Online Job Boards: Additional Resources

  • Pennsylvania Government Opportunities
  • Federal Government Opportunities
  • Popular Job/Internship Search Sites, such as:
    • Idealist
    • Indeed
    • InternJobs
    • Intern Queen
    • Internships.com
    • LinkedIn
    • Look Sharp
    • Vocate
  • United Ways (local, regional and national)
  • Chambers of Commerce

Internships: The Roadmap for Student Success

  • Student Internship Resources
    • Request Information About Internships
    • Why do I need an internship?
    • Navigating the Path to Internship Success: From Search to Employment
    • Exploring Internship Options: Tips for Getting Started
    • Internship Process for Students
  • Faculty, Instructor, Advisor Internship Resources
    • NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) Resources
    • What is Career Readiness?
    • Internship Agreement Process for Faculty, Instructor and Advisors
    • Review and Approve a Student's Internship Agreement: Key Considerations
    • During the Internship
  • Employer and Work Site Resources
    • Submit an Internship Opportunity
    • Employer and Work Site Guidelines
    • Internship Site and Organization Expectations

Student Internship Testimonial

Cameron George, Business (B.S.) | Penn State Greater Allegheny
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