Conducting a successful internship or job search takes more than searching the web for roles in your field of interest. A quality job search can also involve networking with companies, utilizing a variety of job search strategies, and multiple job search tools. Meet with Career Services to develop your job or internship search plan.

Suggestions for a Successful Internship or Job Search

  • Identify your career interests and goals + explore related job titles
  • Attend career fairs and other networking events to meet employers
  • Create and/or update your LinkedIn – this is a great place to connect with employers and recruiters will check out your profile!
  • Identify a list of 5-10 top companies that you’re interested in
    • Request informational interviews with people who work at those companies and/or connect with recruiters at those companies
  • Identify open positions posted directly on company websites (search for the “careers” or “jobs” page), Nittany Lion Careers, and other websites
  • Update your resume, tailoring it to each position you want to apply for
  • Apply promptly to open roles!
  • Track applications and responses in a spreadsheet or notebook

Nittany Lion Careers

Nittany Lion Careers is Penn State’s single-system recruiting platform for all students, alumni, and employers. Use this site to apply for internship and job postings from employers targeting Penn State students.

GoinGlobal

GoinGlobal offers a searchable database of thousands of internship and job listings both located internationally and in the United States. To access GoinGlobal: Sign in to Nittany Lion Careers and click on the Resources tab to find GoinGlobal.

Additional Internship and Job Search Sites

Visit these search engines and professional organizations to explore employment and internship opportunities. This is NOT an exhaustive list, rather a starting point to assist you in your career or internship search.

Looking for more places to search online? Explore by career interest via University Park’s list of additional career-specific websites, resources, and associations.