While it may seem entirely too early to be thinking about an internship for next summer, the scary truth is: it's not. Many companies are already looking into who they want to hire for next summer. Before you panic, while some companies may be looking already, not all of them are. However, it's still time for you to start thinking about where you want to be in the summer of 2014.
There are lots of great options out there for summer internships. Some are local, others are spread out all over the country. Some are paid, others aren't, and still others count for college credit. Some internships are even international.
First things first, decide what you want. Where do you want to go? What kind of company do you want to work for? What do you hope to get out of the experience--a future job, money, credit, etc.?
Then, do your research. Search for companies in the location you want to be. See if they have internship listings on their website, learn how to apply, and make sure you know when the deadlines are to do so. Get a second opinion on your resume and practice your interviewing skills through LACD's Peer Partners to prepare yourself to become the best possible candidate for the company.
If you're not quite sure what you want to do or where you'd like to intern, check out a career fair. There you can network with individuals from all different kinds of organizations and show them what skills you possess to see if they align with what the different companies are looking for. Check out the Alumni Meet-n-Greet Panel on November 19th from 6-7:30 in Beering 1284 for a chance to network with Purdue alumni. Be sure to attend Career Week from February 3-6 to brush up on your professional skills, especially the Career Expo on February 6th where there will be plenty of companies for you to meet and look into interning with.
Below are several sites that are great for finding internships of all kind, even international. While you shouldn't be stressing out about finding a summer internship, you might want to start thinking about starting your search.
LACD Job and Internship Postings: http://www.cla.purdue.edu/careers/job_postings/
Study Abroad Internships: http://www.cla.purdue.edu/careers/study_abroad/
myCCO Internship Listings: https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Student/Internships.shtml
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