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An internship differs from a "job" in that an internship is a
"learning" experience. As an intern, you may be offered
responsibilities typically reserved for experienced individuals. Following are
essential tools for your internship search:
- Internship
Search Strategies
- MonsterTRAK - A database of several
thousand, ongoing internships. Search by geographic location, career
category and key word. Be sure to register your career interests in the
"Career Services Desired" part of the profile so that you receive
specialized emails directly from Career Services.
- Funding
for Unpaid Internships - Provides information on a number of grants
sponsored by Dartmouth.
- Alumni Advisory Network - A database in Career Services of
over 13,000 alumni career advisors who have offered to give you information on
their career path and advice on strategizing your internship search.
- Career Search Database - Located in Career Services,
Career Search is a searchable database that identifies companies and
organizations based on different fields such as industry, location (national
and international), and/or keyword. It provides an organization's basic
information so that you can contact potential employers and inquire directly
about opportunities through an exploratory job search letter (see "Job
Search Letters" Handout). Career Search also has an internship listing
section, salary wizard, and more.
Career Services offers many resources to augment an internship search
including job newsletters, professional journals, and specialized
directories. Many internships are not advertised in
publications or databases, so be willing to directly ask an employer directly
about opportunities. Make an appointment to speak with a career advisor
to identify the best resources for your particular interests and search and set
up an action plan tailored to your schedule.
Be sure to also use your "network" of contacts – family, friends,
faculty, previous employers, high school friends, neighbors, etc. in addition
to the Dartmouth Alumni Advisory Network and other alumni professional
associations such as the Dartmouth
Lawyer's Association and Alums for Social Change.
Helpful sites with internship listings include:
- Career
Information - Provides links to internship listings and
more.
- Idealist.org - Posts opportunities
with not-for-profit organizations (social, economic justice, environment,
advocacy, etc.).
- NACElink -
NACElink Connect is an online, national job board for college students looking
for all types of employment, including full-time and part-time jobs,
internships, cooperative education positions, and volunteer and summer
work.
- Princeton
Review - Searchable database of internships.
- The Riley Guide
- Rising Star Internships
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