While many of you are packing to return to Bucknell soon we know that some of you are packing for some amazing places. Studying Abroad is an awesome experience; one not to be missed. But just because you are not in Lewisburg doesn’t mean you have to miss out on finding a great internship.
We thought we’d share our tips on finding an internship while you are studying abroad.
For Students Studying Aboad in the Fall
Most internship searches are conducted successfully in the Spring, so going abroad in the Fall should not create problems for most students. However, you may want to get a head start, especially on the BRIDGE, as there may be some unique opportunities available in the Fall when employers visit campus for on-campus recruiting. If you are interested in journalism and/or government, it would be helpful to do some research before leaving the United States to learn of deadlines. Some of the internships in those fields have deadlines in November. You can often use the internet and the mail to apply from overseas – be sure to allow plenty of lead time.
For Students Studying Abroad in the Spring, before you go:
1) Become familiar with the CDC Resources.
- Learn how to use the BRIDGE
- Attend workshops or pick up handouts on Resume Writing, Cover Letters, Interviewing, and Networking.
- Participate in a mock interview, and perhaps, a mock phone interview with a CDC staff member.
- Create your resume and get it critiqued by a CDC staff member
- Stay connected with us on Twitter and Facebook
2) Choose and research an industry or industries that you want to pursue.
- If you don’t know what you want to pursue as an internship and/or career, meet with a CDC counselor.
- Research industries
3) Start Networking!
- Get access to B-Link
- Create a list of alumni contacts from BisonConnect
- Select companies and/or professionals which reflect your career goals to add to your list.
- Set up Informational Interviews
4) Become familiar with internship opportunities and deadlines.
- Look at opportunities on the BRIDGE, including the SummerBRIDGE.
- Search for opportunities on other web resources.
- Contact the employers by email or phone to request an early interview.
5) Create a list of potential company contacts.
- Research the companies and be sure to find email addresses or phone numbers.
- Use CareerSearch. This software can help you easily search for organizations by industry and location.
- Use the Employer Directories in the CDC Resource Room Library or check out the other sources we like for job searches.
Visit us here for more tips to follow while you are abroad and for when you return
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