It’s never too late to start thinking about your career goals. Working as an intern is one of the best ways to gain professional experience, 充实你的简历, and make important industry connections. These will all help you stand out after graduation in a highly competitive job market.
为学生
Learn about internship and job opportunities by:
- Watching your email - opportunities are sent out as the department hears of them
- 联系 Computer Science and 工程 Internship Coordinator
- 利用CMU 就业服务办事处
- 注册和使用 握手, an online resource that helps connect CMU students with employers for internships
- Approaching the organization or business with whom you want to intern directly
对雇主来说
If you are an employer or organization who would like to hire an intern majoring in Mechanical, 民事, or Electrical and Computer 工程 or Computer Science, 请与 Computer Science and 工程 Internship Coordinator or CMU就业服务.
- The Internship Coordinator can post your position announcement 在这里 on our website, distribute the information to our students, and post physical copies on campus.
- 职业服务 can work to connect you with our students through e-mails and through notifications on 握手, our online platform that connects employers with students. As an employer or organization, once you have registered on 握手, you can post internships and jobs on the platform to recruit CMU students.
常见问题
Internships are short-term work assignments related to your major or career of interest that combine what you learn in the classroom with real life experience from the workplace. These positions allow you to try out career options and gain professional experience that will be helpful in finding employment after graduation. The timing and duration of internships can vary widely from positions you hold over the summer to part-time experiences throughout your academic career.
It depends - eligibility varies for each internship. 在某些情况下, first-year students can intern and in other cases, more experienced students are preferred. Internships may be open to all students, or limited to students with specific majors or work experiences. Don’t rule out the possibility of securing an internship – t在这里 are many options!
现在! It’s easy to make the mistake of not looking into internship positions until your junior or senior year. Getting experience early on is a great way to solidify your major and career choice, 或者缩小你的选择范围. 另外, adding practical experiences like internships can really enhance your resume and future employability. 不要等到!
Yes, although compensation varies depending on the internship. 无论薪水如何, students benefit from the experience they gain while interning, and it’s a great resume booster!