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Resources:

• Internship Listings: Listings from previous semesters show the organizations that seek Hopkins students and the types of interns they have hired in the past. Theses listings are available in your J-Connect Account or in the internship binders.
• InCircle: Develop a list of employers that have hired Hopkins students and alumni by researching where Hopkins alumni are currently working.
• Internship Directories: The Internship Bible and Internships USA are great ways to identify large internship programs early on. Remember that the most up-to-date information will be found on the program’s website, so use the directories as starting point for your research.
• The Career Center Library and the Hopkins Library have a variety of online and print resources to help with this process.
• Best Career Links
• Professional Associations

• Company information e.g., mission, core values, history, clients
• Current industry trends e.g., recent changes in the industry, how competitive is the industry, issues and trends that may impact the industry
• Current company trends e.g., new clients, new contracts, expanding or restructuring divisions or departments

1. Organization Hiring Process:
   Organization that you contact directly may be unfamiliar with hiring interns. Most employers are familiar with the process for hiring temporary or contract position. They can use that same process to hire interns. If they have questions about this process, students and employers may contact the Career Center.
2. Highly Competitive Industry:
   In many competitive industries, getting your foot-in-the-door can be the greatest challenge. Many college students start out with an organization by volunteering, completing an internship for academic credit, or simply working at the organization in another capacity to get their foot in the door. By interacting with others within an organization, students have the opportunity to demonstrate their interest and work ethic and thus prove that they will be a valuable as an intern. This is a form of networking from within an organization. That’s why volunteer positions may evolve into internships or even full-time jobs. For additional information or assistance, review the Career Center’s Networking webpage and meet with a Career Counselor.
3. Funding:
   Of course, you may be able to find a position, but the employer may not have the funding to pay you. There are a variety of options that students may pursue in the situation. Some students choose to work another job for pay and volunteer for intern tasks within the organization. This job may be within the organization or at a separate organization. Other students, find funding from another source, to cover your expenses while interning. There are a variety of funding resources for Hopkins students, but it is important that you apply early, since many have fall or early spring deadlines. The Career Center has compiled a variety of resources about Funding Your Internship.

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