✓ Establish specific goals. Determine two or three potential career fields that are compatible with your interests, skills, and values. For assistance, visit the Career Center in 303 Martindale to complete career assessments that can help you determine your career interests, skills and values.

✓ Get involved in campus organizations related to career interests. Employers will look to student involvement and leadership as they decide on intern candidates. Student organization participation and contribution also provide you with skills and experience that you can highlight in your marketing materials.

✓ Prepare your marketing materials. Update and target your resume to your interested career field. Learn how to write a cover letter. Sharpen your interviewing skills by practicing.

✓ Network with people in your fields of interest. Perform informational interviews and network with alumni, faculty, family, friends, past internship supervisors and employers. Use a variety of resources including LinkedIn and the Ole Miss Alumni Association.

✓ Identify, research and initiate contact with potential employers. Make a targeted list of employers. Search employer databases to find organizations by industry and geographic location. Create a list of employers of interest and contact them directly to inquire about openings (if not posted). Apply to openings with a targeted resume and cover letter.

✓ Follow up with all contacts. It is your responsibility to follow up with employers within a week or two after applying for a position. Be polite and professional and keep it short.

✓ Get organized and stay on schedule. An internship search can last anywhere from 3-6 months, so schedule time into your week regularly. Think of your internship search as another class. Create a system to track your progress, i.e. spreadsheet. List employers of interest, networking contacts, important dates and follow-up items.

✓ Attend internship workshops and panels. Check Career Center and Business School websites for dates and times.

• There is no single correct way to find an internship. We recommend using a variety of methods for the best results. Here are some resources to help you in your internship search:

  • College Central Network: This is the Ole Miss Business School’s job and internship database, where students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree can find job postings, internships and other career-related information.
  • Handshake: The University of Mississippi’s online job and internship database, available to all Ole Miss students and alumni. To find internships, click “Jobs” at the top, then select “Internship” under “Job Type” on the right. You can use additional filters to narrow your search.
  • LinkedIn: By filtering the "Experience Level" to "Internships," you can explore student jobs and internships, with over 50,000 opportunities available.
  • Career Fairs and Events: Participating in these can also help you find valuable internship opportunities.

   

The funds can be used to offset airfare, ground transportation, lodging, or other internship-related expenses for those interning away from Oxford or their hometown. The funding amount will depend on the level of financial need and the location of your travel. The amount of funds available each year will vary depending on funding availability.

If you are a finalist for the funds, you will be selected to interview with the Career Prep Team.