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Proactive approach: The most successful job seekers take a varied and proactive approach to their search. This goes beyond filling out numerous online applications and waiting for a phone call from a recruiter. View our tips below to help you maximize your job and internship search.
Consider relocating: Relocating for an internship/job can help you gain unique skills, work experience, and connections. Many employers assist with relocation by offering suggestions, helping pay for travel or housing, and providing other forms of support. For further information, view Relocating for a job/internship: Benefits and Tips
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A proactive job/internship search could include:
- Identifying target companies that interest you
- also look at companies that offer the same products or services as your target companies (their competitors)
- Identifying alumni who work at target companies that interest you. Contact the alumni to learn more about the company.
- Identifying and attending networking events regularly.
- Creating profiles and email alerts on job search sites.
- Volunteering at and attending conferences offered by professional associations that interest you (IISE, ASCE, etc.).
- Building leadership skills by gaining experience in student organizations (engineering or non-engineering).
- Creating a LinkedIn profile, Handshake profile and resume in your first or second year.
- Attending a career fair for the purpose of networking and exploring options for your next job or internship search.
- Following up on applications, career fair visits and networking encounters to increase employment opportunities.
Relocation benefits and tips
Click to view more information on the benefits of relocation and tips for relocating.