Internships & Jobs
Landing a job or internship starts with knowing what you鈥檙e into and what you bring to the table.聽 Getting experience鈥攐ver the summer or during the school year鈥攃an help you figure out your path and stand out to employers later on.
The Career Center has your back.聽 From first year to senior year, we鈥檙e here to help you find opportunities and explore careers that match your goals鈥攚hether it鈥檚 an internship, part-time job, or your first full-time job after graduation.聽 Connect with a career coach to define your goals and create a clear path toward your professional success.
Job Searching That Works
There鈥檚 no single right way to land a job in a changing and competitive job market.聽 That鈥檚 why using multiple strategies鈥攁nd starting early鈥攇ives you the best shot.聽 A strong search can take a few months, so don鈥檛 wait.聽 Connect with a career coach to create a game plan that works for your major, your interests, and your timeline.
Find job opportunities in in the 鈥淩esources鈥 section, through your connections (faculty, family, friends, employers, etc.), LinkedIn (especially the SMC Alumni group), and .聽 Meet with a career coach to tailor a job search strategy to your specific goals.
Show Off What You鈥檝e Done
Once you know where you鈥檙e headed and who鈥檚 hiring, it鈥檚 time to market yourself.聽 That means crafting solid, tailored r茅sum茅s and cover letters that highlight your strengths.聽 No need to figure it out alone鈥攚e鈥檙e here to help you make it polished, professional, and ready to impress.
On-Campus Student Employment Guidelines – information on finding a job on campus
Internships
At Saint Michael鈥檚 College, we believe that learning goes beyond the classroom.聽 Internships are a key part of our liberal arts education, giving you the chance to apply what you鈥檙e learning in real-world settings.聽 Intern for academic credit or intern for experience; either will give you the opportunity to explore potential careers, build your r茅sum茅, and develop valuable skills that transfer to any field.
Find more information on internships here:
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Finding an Internship
Here is a list of employers聽where St. Mike鈥檚 students have recently completed internships.
Handshake has listings of internships based on majors, .
Search in
- Log in with your MikeNet credentials.
- Click on the 鈥淛obs鈥 tab to search for internship postings and select 鈥淚nternships.鈥
- Add location and other factors to narrow your search.
- Some employers may be open to creating an internship for a listed job.
Use your network and other resources:
- Talk with students, faculty members, friends, and family.
- Connect with alumni working in your field of interest through an SMC alumni group on LinkedIn.聽 After you鈥檝e created your profile, meet with a Career Coach to networking tips and ways to enhance your profile!
International Opportunities
Saint Michael’s offers multiple international internship opportunities through our Institute for Global Engagement. You can intern in France or travel to South Korea with our Freeman Foundation offerings.聽The Institute supports a variety of international internships, giving students an immersive international experience within another culture while participating in professional workplace settings. Learn more about the international internship opportunities.
There are several approaches to take as you search for the perfect internship. 聽Keep in mind that the process is highly competitive, just like a professional job search. 聽You will need to prepare a r茅sum茅, cover letter, references/recommendations, and in some cases provide your college transcript to apply. 聽In addition, you will most likely be asked to interview for the position before you are hired. 聽Career coaches are here for you every step of the way!
Micro-internships
Saint Michael鈥檚 students and recent graduates from all majors can execute short-term, paid, typically-remote, professional projects that allow you to build and demonstrate skills while exploring potential career paths with Micro-Internships, facilitated via the Parker Dewey platform.
Sign up through the link below and receive internship opportunities, including some posted just for St. Mike鈥檚 students by our alumni! 聽You bid on the ones you鈥檙e interested in, complete the project in under 40 hours, and get paid. 聽This program is built to help busy students like you get access to real work experience, connect with employers, and add to your r茅sum茅.
These Micro-Internships can take place at any time of year, and are used by companies across the United States, ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups.
Connect to micro-internships through
Contact Dina Alsaffar for assistance with internships:聽 802.654.2902 | dalsaffar@smcvt.edu | Durick Library, Office 307.