Internships

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Getting the Most Out of an Experiential Learning Opportunity

In this blog post, the author discusses the importance of trying new things as you craft your professional identity.

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Learn from Me: Recognizing an employer scam

Guest student blogger, Alexander Spivey, shares his story. It's rare, but I got involved with an internship that turned out to be a scam....

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What I Learned as a Virtual Intern

Advice directly from Lehigh students who completed virtual internships. Learn from Taylor, Anna, Paige, Hannah, Sophie, Julia, Jess,...

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Grow your skills & gain experience with an experiential learning project based opportunity

Many organizations and employers have reimagined what work can look like over the past year+. This new normal has reshaped opportunities...

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The Handshake Advantage for your job or internship search

Regardless of your academic major or career interests, Handshake is a great place to start your job or internship search.

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Industry Insights from Lehigh’s Director of Employer Relations

Cheryl McCue shares her insights on her new career path with Lehigh and the job outlook for Summer 2020.

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Students share their biggest concerns during COVID-19

We started a conversation and asked alumni and recruiters to respond to the questions that many students are asking. Read their advice here.

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Finding Remote Work

Explore resources that connect students to remote work and consider opportunities that allow you to gain experience while working from home.

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The job and internship search continues:Tips for navigating your search during the COVID-19 pandemic

There is a lot of uncertainty with the current job market, but this should not cause you to abandon your job or internship search.

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Working Virtually with the Career Center

The Center for Career and Professional Development has adapted virtual services to ensure continued support for your career needs.

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How Many Applications Does it Take to Get a Job?

Suggestions on the number of applications you should submit and an additional step in your job or internship you may not have considered.

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Follow Up

Easy steps for reaching out after an application, interview or networking.

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Writing Cover Letters

Cover letters are required for many job and internship applications, which means they are used to make hiring decisions.

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What Networking Really Looks Like (as told by 4 Lehigh students)

Networking is an important step in any career journey. As told by the students themselves, here’s how they leveraged a networking...

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Prep Work is Your Golden Ticket to the Career Expo

Hundreds of Lehigh students attend the Career Expo each semester. How can you compete? The best way to stand out from the crowd will be...

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No Internship? 9 Ways to Maximize Your Summer Break

Are you doing something this summer that improves your resume and builds new skills? Here are some ways to put your summer to good use....

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The Risks of Reneging

Backing out of a job offer can have significant risks for you and your university. Be sure you understand what is at stake before you...

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How I Built a Professional Wardrobe on a Budget

Guest Post by Career Intern Alana, Finance, Class of 2019 When preparing for an interview or getting ready to start your first full-time...

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Learn From Me: Leveraging CAS Skills in Your Job Search and Career

Based on the true story of Ally, English BA/Environmental Policy Design MA, Class of 2019 While attending Lehigh as an undergraduate, I...

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Should you take an unpaid internship?

Is there value in an unpaid position? What are the laws for unpaid internships? Should you consider working for free? For some industries...

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