Too often, students mistakenly assume that they should visit the Career Center and begin a job search during their senior year. In reality, many businesses are looking for undergraduates to work as interns during the summer break between the spring and fall academic semesters. As early as the summer after their freshman year, students have begun an internship with a company. Sophomores and juniors are especially encouraged to build a good resume by gaining internship experience.
Students earn a salary and explore career interests within their majors.
When they graduate and seek permanent employment, their resumes reflect industry experience. Often, students will receive permanent job offers from companies where they have interned one or more summers. Students should register early each academic year with the Engineering Career Assistance Center. Some of these companies recruit in the fall only for summer interns. In addition, companies can be targeted directly to apply for summer internships.