{"id":54869,"date":"2025-09-16T15:10:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T19:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/?p=54869"},"modified":"2025-10-08T11:50:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T15:50:39","slug":"bus-searching-for-a-job-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/bus-searching-for-a-job-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Searching for a Job\/Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">In order to be competitive for the job market or graduate school, prior to graduation every student should complete a practical experience, such as an internship. There are many techniques for searching for an internship! Many of your questions regarding how to search for a job or internship can be answered by reviewing the module and videos below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">The CCEE offers many resources to help students find and engage in internships, and we look forward to working with you on this journey. To get started, review our Job &amp; Internship Search Module as well as the major-specific resources on this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button  center prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1zjpYRpAODI-TltQ9g9app938fj9y-WjtyD7C7qfJQsw\/edit?slide=id.ge64a8a7fee_2_1078#slide=id.ge64a8a7fee_2_1078\" title=\"\">Job &amp; Internship Search Module<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<strong>Using Your Network<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a strong professional network is important at every stage of your career. When looking for a job or internship, your network can help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sending you information about openings that may be of interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommending you to the hiring manager or providing a referral to support your application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serving as professional references<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing insight into the hiring practices of a specific company or industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can (and should!) start cultivating your professional network while in college. You\u2019ve probably already started building a network, whether you realized it or not! Check out the Networking Module to learn more about the value of a professional network and skills for building yours for the next job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1DT_KWfPa05VNzck35A9R8WZlEKgJfZ4bOlND0KfR1YA\/edit#slide=id.g29a617a974_0_6\" title=\"\">Networking Module<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job and Internship Search Websites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uri.joinhandshake.com\/login\">Handshake<\/a> is URI\u2019s official job\/internship search platform, with a variety of local, national, and international positions representing a wide range of industries and occupations. In addition to using Handshake, here are some industry-specific job boards you should know about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>General Job Boards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uri.joinhandshake.com\/login\">Handshake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealist.org\/en\">Idealist<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/\">Indeed<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/\">WayUp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wellfound.com\/\">Wellfound<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Accounting &amp; Finance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careercenter.aaahq.org\/\">American Accounting Association Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerbank.com\/jobs\/\">Career Bank<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.efinancialcareers.com\/\">eFinancial Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Business Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrcrossing.com\/lcabout.php\">HR Crossing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pmjobs.pmi.org\/?msessid=gckrsa6CZzsYoIF\">Project Management Institute Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.shrm.org\/\">Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Global Business:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaljobs.org\/\">Global Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goabroad.com\/intern-abroad\">Intern Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Green Business:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greenjobs.greenjobsearch.org\/\">Green Job Search<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Marketing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.aaf.org\/\">American Advertising Federation Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.ama.org\/\">American Marketing Association Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/malakye.com\/jobs\">Malakye<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Supply Chain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.ascm.org\/jobs\">Association of Supply Chain Management Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobsinlogistics.com\/\">Jobs in Logistics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, &amp; Design:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.24seventalent.com\/specialties\/fashion\/\">24seven Talent<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.textiles.org\/\">Advanced Textiles Association Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aatcc.org\/jobsite\/\">American Association of Textile Chemists &amp; Colorists Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessoffashion.com\/careers\/\">Business of Fashion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us.fashionjobs.com\/\">Fashion Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stylecareers.com\/\">Style Careers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/textilesocietyofamerica.org\/opportunity_type\/jobs\">Textile Society of America Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The most beneficial and effective way to search for jobs and internships is through networking. Make sure to check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CCEE Events Page<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/news-and-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College of Business Events Page<\/a>&nbsp;for networking and career fair opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-notice-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-notice\" data-hash=\"d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e\">\n\n<p>*ProTip: Many entry level positions have various titles so there is not one title to search for in these websites.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/library.jpeg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Many professional organizations and associations feature specific memberships and resources for students, and plus job boards. Below is a sample list of professional organizations and associations that may be of interest to you!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/business-economics-and-data-analytics-draft\/business-resources\" title=\"\">explore resources<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valuable Alternatives Options to Consider:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following programs provide additional experiences related to Business and Economics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/peacecorpsprep\/\">Peace Corps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachforamerica.org\/\">Teach for America<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalservice.gov\/programs\/americorps\/americorps-programs\/americorps-vista\">Americorps VISTA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityyear.org\/\">City Year<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to be competitive for the job market or graduate school, prior to graduation every student should complete a practical experience, such as an internship. 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