Domestic Internship Resources

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:

 USA

Web resources

  • USAJOBS Official Federal Job database
    A listing of all the federal government organizations and their available jobs and internships
  • Internships.com
    Everything you need to find, apply and get an internship all in one place.
  • 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.
  • InternMatch.com
    The #1 place to find internships and offer students all the internship resources you need to master the application process.
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
  • DCInternships.org: The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) was founded in 1967 to help instill in young people an appreciation for the American form of government and the free enterprise system. TFAS sponsors Institutes that teach college students about the principles and values upon which the United States was founded.
  • 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

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College of Business and Behavioral Sciences

College of Engineering and Science

College of Health, Education and Human Development

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.

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Targetting 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.
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Visit the Flora M. Riley Career Resource Center

316 Hendrix Student Center
864 656 0440

Summer Schedule:

Appointments:

You can call 656-0440 to schedule an individual appointment with a counselor for questions or assistance.

Drop-in Counseling Hours:

Drop-in hours are available Monday through Friday
from 10 am until 12 pm
and 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

Office Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm

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
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