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  2. Internships: The Roadmap for Student Success
  3. Student Internship Resources

Exploring Internship Options: Tips for Getting Started

As you embark on your internship search, consider these key questions and explore areas of interest within 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 internship opportunities aligned with your areas of passion, not solely based on your degree title.

Geographical Preferences

  • Have you considered the location where you'd like to intern?
  • If you have friends or family in another city or town you'd like to explore, include these locations in your internship search.

Clearance Requirements

  • Do you have the necessary clearances to begin your internship?
  • Ensure you understand any specific requirements or clearances needed for your chosen field experience to ensure a smooth start.

Internship Search Strategies

  • Seek Faculty Advice: Schedule appointments with faculty advisors or the campus internship coordinator to assess your interests and skills, guiding you towards suitable internship opportunities.

  • Embrace Networking: Networking is crucial for finding internships. Engage with professionals you've met previously who left a positive impression. Tap into the Greater Allegheny alumni network and attend campus events to connect with potential employers.

  • Connect with Peers: Learn from other Greater Allegheny students who have completed internships. Attend career events and job fairs to expand your professional network and discover unadvertised internship opportunities.

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
    • Navigating the Path to Internship Success: From Search to Employment
    • Exploring Internship Options: Tips for Getting Started
    • Internship Process for Students
    • Why Internships Matter?
    • Internship Showcase Presentations and Testimonials

      • Previous Internship Showcase Testimonials and Presentations
    • Request Information About Internships
  • Faculty, Instructor, Adviser Internship Resources
    • NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) Resources
    • Understanding Career Readiness
    • Internship Agreement Process for Faculty, Instructor and Advisors
    • Reviewing and Approving Student Internship Proposals: Key Considerations
    • Guidance During the Internship
  • Employer and Work Site Resources
    • Employer and Work Site Guidelines
    • Internship Site and Organization Expectations
    • Submit an Internship Opportunity
  • Internship Showcase Presentations and Testimonials
    • Previous Internship Showcase Testimonials and Presentations

Student Internship Testimonial

Michael Marks, Information Technology (B.S.) | Penn State Greater Allegheny
Lavner Education Intern

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