Internships

Are you a Marshall University student interested in an internship? An internship offers many benefits that will help you progress along your career path and increase your marketability.  Internship opportunities at Marshall University are broad and far-reaching and with the right connections, you could work in your chosen industry or profession with some of the best professionals in the business. The Marshall University Office of Career Education can assist you with exploring opportunities for internships on campus and within the community.

Benefits of an Internship

• A chance to gain hands-on, practical career experience in your area of interest
• An opportunity to build networks with professionals in your related career field
• A great career-related experience to include on your resume
• An opportunity to explore and narrow down your career options

It’s never too early to start thinking about an internship. This Internship Timeline offers a guideline of when to start looking for an internship for students.

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Steps for Success – Finding an internship

1. Schedule an appointment. Looking for an internship and not sure where to start? Schedule an appointment with the Office of Career Education at (insert Handshake Link: https://marshall.joinhandshake.com/appointments)
2. Search and apply for internships. Start your internship hunt on Handshake – the leading job search and networking platform for students and alumni.
3. Request your internship experience. Use Handshake to request and report your internship experience. Complete the internship form (https://marshall.joinhandshake.com/experiences/new_) for all experiences including:

1. • Credit-bearing and non-credit bearing internships
   • Paid and non-paid internships
   • Virtual or in-person opportunities

Do you still have questions about internships at Marshall University?

Call 304-696-2370 or Schedule an appointment on Handshake

Paid Internships