How to Get an Internship/Co-op in Business

As with finding other types of employment, you will need to prepare materials, monitor available positions, and provide appropriate responses to those who contact you regarding internships and co-operative education positions.

Prepare

Start your internship search 1-2 semesters before you plan on completing an internship. UA students will find help to draft a resume and cover letter by going to the Resource Library in Handshake.

• Make an appointment with the Internship Coordinator to start your search and have your resume reviewed.
• Review and edit your social networking accounts! Employers check these sites during the job search process.

Monitor

• Use the online job board Handshake to search and apply for positions, find relevant networking events and career fairs, and browse all of Career Services' resources.
• Investigate 2-5 employers or agencies each week (review their websites, attend any networking events, and talk to faculty and Career Services coordinators).
• Review and edit your social networking accounts! Employers check these sites during the job search process.

Respond

• Follow up with all employers who contact you and contact employers in which you are interested.
• Send "thank you" cards or emails to those who interview you.
• Follow these steps to get your internship or co-op registered for academic credit.
• Email internships.cba@uakron.edu if you have questions.