Research First!
Before you begin searching for internship opportunities, take the time to do some self-reflection and think about the kind of experience you are after.
Try this formula to start
- Pick a field
- Search online for companies in the particular geographic region you want to work in
- Using names of organizations, go to LinkedIn to look for connections
- Find ways to get connected
- (repeat)
Here’s an example:
| Steps | Example 1 | Example 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Field | Speech Pathology | Japanese Language and Culture |
| Find organizations | Speech Tree | Idaho Japan Association |
| Find people | Laura Rogers (connected to folks at the Career Center) |
Keiko (connected to Professor Gail Shuck) |
| Find ways to get connected | Ask Career Center for an introduction | Idaho Japanese Association FB page |
Handshake
While browsing the internship opportunities on Handshake, you’re only seeing postings from companies recruiting at that exact time, so be sure to check Handshake regularly for what’s new. Click here to access the free job/internship board.
In addition to program specific internships (for example through the English Language Program), Linguistics participates in Boise State University’s Work U program. Work U provides three upper division credits toward your degree, while you gain hands-on experience working 10 hours a week and meeting for 75 minutes per week with a Career Advisor. Work U vets and posts all opportunities to ensure you are not a glorified coffee runner but are actually working on meaningful projects that will equip you for the future.
Schedule an Appointment with Career Services
Career Services is available to help you through this process. Our department liaison at Career Services is Jillian Krulac. You can email Jillian here.
Read More!
For additional information about finding and applying for an internship, see the Internship Handout.