A domestic internship search will take 4-6 months. When you are looking for an internship be sure to use many varied resources. Here are some options for you to consider:
- Learn more about Career Center Internship Class (CCINT)
- Career fairs
- Networking
- Targeting specific companies
- Visiting the career library
- Online Internship Books
- Web resources
- Another important consideration is housing.
Web resources
- USAJOBS Official Federal Job database
A listing of all the federal government organizations and their available jobs and internships - Monster.com
Search for internships by clicking on "Find Jobs", then under key word type "internships" - The Washington Center
Lists internship and seminar opportunities for all majors in Washington, D.C. - Rising Star Internships
Lists internships by field of interest and allows you to post a resume for employers to view - internJobs.com
Allows you to search for internships around the world by Keyword, Location, or Top Jobs - Direct Marketing Association Job Bank
This site allows you to view a variety of opportunities, both domestic and international. When searching under job opportunities, choose "Student/Trainee/Interns" under the "Field" heading - InternshipPrograms.com
Regional, national, and international internship opportunities - University of Dreams (http://summerinternships.com)
Along with internship opportunities abroad, in places like London, Barcelona, Hong Kong, Sydney and Coasta Rica, this resource has internship opportunities for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Fransisco.
Internship Listings by Location (Local, State, etc.)
- USAIntern.com: Usaintern comprises over 50 internship sites that provide local internship opportunities across the nation. Thousands of employers have posted opportunities in over 80 career categories. South Carolina Internships: www.southcarolinaintern.com | Other States
- Charleston Digital Corridor: Talent Portal
Find jobs and internships in the Charleston, South Carolina area by searching under the "Talent Portal" heading - Educational Housing Services
New York City, New York area internship listings and housing options - Orlando Area Student Intern Society
Orlando / Central Florida area internship listings
College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences
- Environmental Careers Organization
Allows CAFLS students to choose a geographical region and find paid internships
College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities
- WorldNews Employment
Provides a broad spectrum of internships for Liberal Arts majors, plus links to many relevant sites - National Gallery of Art: Internships and Fellowships
Lists internships for students interested in the arts
College of Business and Behavioral Sciences
- Rising Star Internships: Business Internships
Lists a good selection of various business internships - Bates Office of Career Services
Database of both domestic and international internships for business majors
College of Engineering and Science
- Professional Scientific Organizations
Links to job and internship postings for science and engineering majors
College of Health, Education and Human Development
- Society for Human Resource Management Student Programs
Internship opportunities for students in Human Resources or related fields - Howard Hughes Medical Institute: Grants for Science Education
Search engine for grants and pre-med internships - National Science Foundation: Research Experience for Undergraduates
Search engine for grants and pre-med internships
- ScienceNET: Summer Research Programs & Internships
Search engine for pre-med internships
Networking
Faculty
Speak with your professors or advisor and ask if they have any contacts for you.
Alumni
Conduct an informational interview to learn more about a company, the profession, tips for finding an internship, or a contact within their company or industry.
Ask-a-Tiger network
Search a database of Clemson University alumni willing to be a career mentor. Call 656-0440 for the password.
Back to topTargetting specific companies
Select companies you are interested in working for and contact their human resources department or college recruiter to ask if they offer internships.
Useful resources
- ACINET Employer Locator
- YellowPages.com
- Book of Lists - Lists of major companies in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson area, Columbia, Charleston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington DC, and more. Found in the Career Center Library.
Visit the Michelin Career Center Library
316 Hendrix Student Center
864 656 6000
Available for drop-in students Monday-Friday 9am-12am, 1:30pm-4pm. Call to make an appointment Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.
Available books
- The Catalogue of Volunteer Opportunities, published by CVSA.
- A Student's Guide to Volunteering, by Theresa Digeronimo.
- Internships for Dummies, by Craig Donovan.
- Peterson's Internships 2003 & 2004, published by Peterson's.
- The Back Door Guide to Short-Term Job Adventures, by Michael Landes
- The Internship Bible, published by Princeton Review.
- Internship Series Volume 1 & 2, published by Career Education Institutes
- Washington Internships in Law and Policy Guide
- Congressional Internships Guide
- Sports Internships Guide
- Media Internships Guide
- Music and Entertainment Industry Internships Guide
- History Internships Guide
- Southern Regional Internships Guide
- Diversity Internship, Co-Op, and Entry-level Programs, published by Vault Career Library
- Top Internships: 750 top internship programs, published by Vault Career Library
- National Directory of Art Internships, by Debbie McAfee
Housing
- Housing in New York City
- Sublets in NYC
- Housing in Washington D.C.
- International Student House in D.C.
- Housing in Orlando, Fl.
- Housing / connect with interns in cities nationwide
- Subleases nationwide
- Apartments for rent
- Apartments for rent
- Internhousing.com
