Internships
Career Services emphasizes, assists, and encourages students to seek internships to enhance their career readiness. By developing their professional aptitude and strengthening their personal character, internships help students gain access to greater opportunities. Internships also provide opportunities for students to build their industry knowledge and experience.
According to the 2023 National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook, most employers reported participation in an internship with their organization or within the same industry as the most influential factor considered when choosing between two equally qualified candidates.
(employers frequently post internship and full-time opportunities in the same posting)
“I learned time management, organization, and attention to detail during my internships. There were other skills that I knew I needed more practice with, and through my internship, I was able to practice them every day. Now I can say I am proficient in every single one of them. This internship ended up being one of the best experiences I had throughout my past four years at ISU. I learned how to go out of my comfort zone, I met some amazing people, and I learned so much about myself.”
—Julia Connolly ’23, on her marketing internship with Career Services