An internship is an excellent opportunity to explore your career interests, gain relevant
experience in a professional setting, and develop the skills needed to succeed in
your future career. While most students complete internships during their junior or
senior year, it's never too early to begin exploring opportunities!
In a competitive job market, an internship can help set you apart from other applicants. In fact, research shows that when choosing between two equally qualified candidates, employers often consider internship experience as the #1 factor in their hiring decision (NACE Job Outlook 2023).
Additional benefits include:
Acquiring industry knowledge
Understanding multiple aspects of an organization
Learning how to apply classroom knowledge in a professional work environment
Developing career competencies to help you advance in your future career
Expanding your professional network
Not sure where to begin? Here are some tips for finding the internship that's right for you.
Think about what kind of internship you're looking for. What type of experience do you want to gain and how does this align with your academic interests and/or career goals? Also consider your personal requirements (pay, location, etc.). This will help you focus your search.
Decide on a timeline for your internship (e.g., summer of junior year) and start searching early. Unlike most jobs, internships are usually filled well in advance. The deadline for internships vary by industry, with some companies (banking, finance, etc.) recruiting up to a year in advance. However, in general, you should start looking for an internship at least 4-5 months in advance.
Make sure that your resume and cover letter are up-to-date and follow best practices.
Schedule an appointment with the career center. We can meet with you to discuss your career goals, review your resume/cover letter, and discuss internship search strategies.
Search internship postings on Handshake. With 750,000+ employers recruiting on Handshake, it's the #1 way college students find jobs and internships.
Our career fairs and events are a great opportunity to meet with recruiters and learn more about internship opportunities within their organizations.
Just as 80% of jobs are filled through networking, many internships are as well! Tap into your network, including family, friends, co-workers, classmates, and professors.
Unpaid Interns: Know the Facts
Today, more and more employers are paying their interns. However, many internships are still advertised as unpaid. The Department of Labor created a Fact Sheet to determine whether interns working for "for-profit" companies must be paid under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
DISCLAIMER: Job Postings (Beware of Scams/Protect Your Safety)
Unlike most jobs, internships are usually filled well in advance. Recruiting timelines vary by industry. However, in general, you should start looking for an internship at least 4-5 months in advance.
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Additional Resources
Winthrop's annual career fairs and events are excellent opportunities to network with employers and learn about internships with local, regional, and national employers.
September 25, 2025 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
West Center Courts
January 21, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (on-site interviews: 1:30-4:30 p.m.)
Richardson Ballroom, DiGiorgio Campus Center
February 2025 (TBD) | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
West Center Courts
Complete your online profile and set job alerts for new opportunities!
Thinking about studying abroad? Explore programs with internship opportunities in Winthrop's study abroad portal Via!
Winthrop students have the opportunity earn academic credit for their internships. To qualify, you must first secure an internship and register for the appropriate course. For specific program requirements, contact your department's internship coordinator.
Course |
Liaison |
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Anthropology (ANTH 430A-C) |
Dr. Brent Woodfill |
Web page |
Biology (BIOL 461-463) |
Dr. Silvia Wozniak |
Web page |
Chemistry (CHEM 461-463) |
Willie Aiken |
Web page |
English (ENGL 431-433) |
Dr. Heather Listhartke |
Web page |
Environmental Studies (ENVS 461-463) |
Dr. Scott Werts |
Web page |
History (HIST 463, 601) |
Dr. Eddie Lee |
Web page |
Human Nutrition (NUTR 528-531) |
Dr. Stephanie Nielsen |
Web page |
Individualized Studies (IDVS 461-463) |
Dr. Ginger Williams |
Web page |
Mathematics (MATH 461-463) |
Dr. Kristen Abernathy |
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Mass Communication (MCOM 461-464) |
Bonnye Stuart |
Web page |
Political Science (PLSC 471-473) |
Dr. Jennifer Disney |
Web page |
Psychology (PSYC 340A-C) |
Dr. Darren Ritzer |
Web page |
Psychology (PSYC 463) |
Dr. Donna Nelson |
Web page |
School Psychology (PSYC 653, 654) |
Dr. Giancarlo Anselmo |
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Social Work (SCWK 463, 612) |
Nikole Kidd |
Web page |
Sociology (SOCL 430A-C) |
Dr. Brent Woodfill |
Web page |
Writing (WRIT 431-433) |
Dr. Heather Listhartke |
Course |
Liaison |
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Accounting (ACCT 491),
|
Dr. Adriana Cordis |
Web page |
Economics (ECON 491) |
Dr. Adriana Cordis |
Web page |
Computer Science (CSCI 491),
|
Dr. Michael Whitney |
Web page |
Healthcare Management (HCMT 491),
|
Dr. Michael Matthews |
Web page |
Course |
Liaison |
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Athletic Training (ATRN 604) |
Dr. Martha Dettl-Rivera |
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Education |
Kristin Culbreath |
Web page |
Exercise Science (EXSC 495, 496) |
Dr. Janet Wojcik |
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Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS 594, 595) |
Dr. Meredith Jones |
Web page |
Outdoor Leadership (OUTL 351) |
Geoff Morrow |
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Sport Management (SPMA 392, 493, 496) |
Dr. Jinwook Chung |
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Course |
Liaison |
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Art History (ARTH 340) |
Dr. Alice Burmeister |
Web page |
Dance (DANA 471) |
Daniel Gordon |
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Interior Design (INDS 340) |
Jason Tselentis |
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Music Education |
Julia McCallum |
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Music Technology |
Ron Parks |
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Theatre (THRA 471) |
Daniel Gordon |
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Visual Communications (VCOM 340) |
Jason Tselentis |
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