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When
do I start looking?
Every employer has their own timeline
for internship searching, with some starting in the fall semester & others
in the spring. To ensure that you see the most opportunities possible,
I recommend that you sort the
career fair list by who is recruiting interns, and
check ePack for
internship listings in the fall & spring semesters. Recruiting for
summer interns reaches its peak in late January/early February.
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Internship & Co-op
what's the difference?
Internships
Most students
seek internships during the summer, while others seek part-time internships
during the semester. You may intern for the same or different employer each
time. This flexibility allows you to sample different career paths and
employers of different sizes, locations, and industries. You may start
interning at any time.
Co-ops
Cooperative education is an academic
program that combines coursework with experience by alternating semesters of
each (usually just one semester for graduate students).
You are eligible to co-op after your first year at NC State (or first
semester as a transfer or graduate student.) Program completion includes one
year of full-time work with the same employer.
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Where can
I find internships?
1. ePack is
a great place to start, because these are companies who have targeted NC
State students as potential interns.
You should
upload your resume, then begin applying for internships. Be sure
your ePack profile is set to YES for "Allow Employer Viewing?"
2. Other good resources include:
the Engineering Career
Fair, the Co-op office,
Department job boards or listservs.
3. Career
Search is a tool provided by the Career Center that can help you
identify specific companies that do the type of work you are interested in.
4. Once you know which company you want to work for, you can contact the
company directly, and apply online or email your resume to the recruiter.
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What is
the role of the Career Center?
The Career Center not only
provides a connection with hundreds of companies, through internship
listings and contact information, but also support in your search. For
many students, this is your first "real" job search, where a resume, cover
letter, and interview is required. It can be a bit intimidating, and
we are here to help. Guidance is available via your counselor as you
progress through each student in the process. Leslie generally has 10 hours per week
of walk-in hours per week, and is available by
appointment & via email as
needed.
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For
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Don't forget to utilize the resources of the
Co-op office in your search.
They provide important resources to ensure you are in compliance with your
visa. Special co-op orientation sessions are provided with all of the info
you need. Click here for
a link to their schedule. You may want to begin your search early in the
spring semester, since you'll have an NC State GPA by then. |
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