Prepare for your Internship or Co-op Search

The Career Center has a number of resources available that can help you find and prepare for an internship or co-op.

Research

Do not overlook the value of self-assessment before launching an internship or co-op search. If you are not sure what you want to do, explore how your interests match up with career choices by attending the "Strong Interest Explorer", "Myers-Briggs Type Indicator", "Work Values", or "Skills and Accomplishments" workshops.

Find out what types of jobs are in your field of interest. In addition to research on the Internet, you can attend Career Center Networking Events to learn more about what people are doing in different fields.

Resume

You can get assistance building your resume by meeting with a Peer Career Advisor on a walk-in basis or scheduling an appointment with an advisor in the Career Center.

eRecruiting

Search for internships and co-ops on eRecruiting. New opportunities are posted each day exclusively to DePaul students. Start by completing your profile and uploading your resume. You can search and apply for positions as well as post your resume in a resume book.

Network

Let everyone know you are starting your internship or co-op search. Because there are over 100,000 DePaul alumni, "I am a DePaul Student" can open many doors for you. You can also network with alumni through the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Program. Connect with approximately 900 volunteer mentors who want to help you build your career network. Search for an ASK mentor at eRecruiting.

On-Campus jobs

DePaul University employs approximately 3000 students, many in positions that offer career relevant opportunities. Some on-campus jobs may qualify as academic internships. Explore Student Employment opportunities to gain valuable career experience.

Additional Assistance

Attend the "How to Find an Internship" Workshop to learn about successful internship search strategies. You can also meet one-on-one with Jackie Bovee at the Loop campus at jbovee@depaul.edu or Michael Elias at the Lincoln Park campus at melias@depaul.edu. For Co-op questions, send an email to coop@depaul.edu.