Boise State University Career Guide - 2025 - Flipbook - Page 21
INTERNSHIPS
Internships are a fantastic way to get experience, build professional connections, and help you learn about what
you want (or don’t want to do!) in your career. No matter what your major is, internships are a critical stepping
stone towards securing a successful career.
44%
Hired From an
Internship
44% of Boise State students who
did an internship were ofered a
job as a result of their internship
Why Intern?
How to Find an Internship
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There are many diferent ways to get an internship.
You can apply to companies with a formalized
internship program, you can seek out companies who
hire interns as they come but don’t recruit for them, or
you can create your own internship.
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Handshake: Use Boise State’s job board and flter
for “internships” to see what has been posted by
local and national employers
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Use the internship database to see where other
Broncos have interned
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Speak with your academic department internship
coordinator
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Schedule a meeting with a Career Counselor
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Pitch an internship if one isn’t posted: Just
because a company doesn’t have internships
currently posted, it doesn’t mean they don’t ofer
internships or wouldn’t ofer one.
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Gain Industry Experience and Workplace Skills:
Integrate the knowledge you get in the classroom
to real-world scenarios and cultivate the skills that
employers seek
Explore and Refine Your Career Path: Learn about
diferent felds and what you want in a future job
Build Your Network: Connect with industry
professionals
Boost Your Resume: Showcase your practical
experience and skills to employers
Questions to Ask Yourself
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What kind of experience am I seeking? Do I want
to broaden my horizons in a new feld, or delve
deeper into a specifc area of interest?
What skills do I want to develop or strengthen?
Is it project management, data analysis, or
communication skills?
Are there specifc companies or organizations
that I’m interested in? Research their internship
programs and company culture.
What kind of internship environment suits me
best? Am I looking for an in-person internship,
virtual, or hybrid?
Do I need academic credit for my internship?
Internship information and the
internship database
Scan the QR code or go to
boisestate.edu/career/
jobs-and-internships/internships/
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