Locating Internships

Career Development & Alumni Engagement provides programs, resources, and services for you to learn about job/internship opportunities and interact with recruiters. It is recommended that you utilize multiple job/internship search strategies to maximize your efforts. Ultimately, internships are self-sought and secured individually by the student. As a CSUCI student, your first stop should be Handshake. We review each posting before it is approved so you know you can trust the posted jobs and internships on Dolphin CareerLink.

The following list is resources to help you secure a quality internship:

Online Information & Resources

As you consider the benefits of an internship, be sure to do your research, and explore the many internship opportunities available to you. The resources on this page will get you started.

  • Online internship databases - We've compiled a list of internship databases that can expand your search beyond our Dolphin CareerLink system.

Additional Tips

  • Check with faculty in your academic department for leads to other possible internship opportunities.
  • Talk to professionals in the field (ask friends and family or networking connections via Dolphin Connect or LinkedIn), join student professional organizations, and tell your own personal network of family and friends about your desire for an internship.
  • Make the most of your internship. CandidCareer.com has thousands of videos from industry professionals for you to view topics such as interviewing, career pathways, resume writing, etc.
  • Balance Careers: 8 Ways to Find an Internship
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