For either type of position, find out what the expectations and opportunities for learning are. There are many resources which will increase your options for your summer experience. The more places you contact, the more likely you will have a choice. Below is a list of some of the helpful resources. Family, friends, neighbors and alumni can provide you with the name of the appropriate person to contact in regard to summer employment.
Many organizations offer competitive internships or summer jobs.
This means that Haverford and Bryn Mawr students, as well as students from other colleges and universities, will be applying. Career Development has gathered over 1600 listings of internships throughout the country into a searchable database. These publications contain a brief description about the offering and the organization, qualification requirements, application procedures and contact information. The Career Library also has general directories about organizations, listed by geographical location and industry. You can use these to research organizations, and can use the information for application purposes.