That is, if you are planning to begin work in January, you will apply for co-op positions during the preceding Fall semester. During this workshop, you will learn about the value of gaining career-related work experience. You will also receive explicit instructions about how to submit resumes for co-op jobs. An enrollment meeting with your career consultant is the final piece of the application process. Although this meeting is not mandatory, it is in your best interest to meet with your consultant to discuss various opportunities and the best ways in which to seek them out.
Some departments have formal internship programs that are requirements for graduation.
Other departments offer optional internships. When looking for an academic internship, begin by contacting your academic department. Network with professors, current colleagues, and family and friends. Check out internet sites related to internships and summer job opportunities. It is becoming more important for college graduates to have related experience on their resumes, and an increasing number of employers use their summer programs as pipelines to full-time employment.