Internship and Job Search
Ready to gain real-world experience? We offer resources and support for your internship or job search.
Follow 5 simple steps to prepare
- Talk with professionals in the Career Development Center for coaching, advice and guidance. Make an appointment in ePACK or go to our drop-in hours. *drop-in hours are available during the Fall and Spring semesters only and are subject to change.
- Explore ePACK, NC State’s online job posting system. See what opportunities are available that interest you. Keep your profile current and upload a new resume each semester.
- Conduct informational interviews with professionals, faculty, mentors, family and friends to learn about majors and occupations. This will help you understand the realities of careers. Use the Alumni feature on LinkedIn to reach out to those in professions you’re interested in, and request a 20-minute coffee chat where you ask for advice.
- Take advantage of opportunities to develop skills (such as leadership) through activities on and off campus.
- Create or update your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile. Document all of your accomplishments. Reflect on how each experience has shaped you and your future goals.
Drop-in Hours: 15-minute meetings *drop-in hours are available during the Fall and Spring semesters only and are subject to change. For dates and times please see our drop-in hours.
Appointments: 30-minute meeting – schedule in ePACK or call 919.515.2396
PackPros Professional Development Series: Professional development series led by Career Ambassadors, for more information visit PackPros.
After you’ve completed the five steps to starting your search, you’ll gain insight into strategies for starting your internship or job search, and resources for finding ideal employment opportunities.
Use high-impact search strategies
ePACK: This online system allows you to schedule appointments with career counselor, search and apply for internships and jobs, explore career options and schedule on-campus interviews with employers.
Career Fairs and Events: Practice your networking skills, make professional contacts and find job opportunities. Students have access to a number of career fairs and events.
Future Plans Survey: Each year, the university collects information about our recent graduates. In this document, you’ll find lists of companies our graduates work for, titles of the jobs they’ve secured, salary data and more.
Browse general internship and job search websites
CareerShift: accessible through ePACK, search and save job listings from all job boards and company job postings. You can also find in-depth information about companies, including contact information.
GlassDoor: Read company reviews, get sample interview questions and review average salaries by company.
*Approved by the Career Development Center (all other websites are not verified by the Career Development Center. They are optional resources you can review at your own risk.)
Browse additional internship and job search websites
Idealist.org, for positions that help make the world a better place
Dice.com, for technology positions
Coolworks.com, for positions in unique locations across the U.S.
USAJobs.gov, for positions with the federal government
HealthCareJobsite.com, for healthcare positions
Krop.com, a portfolio creation and hosting website
GlobalExperiences.com, for international internships
GoinGlobal.com, for country-specific employment information and position opportunities around the world
Engineering Job Search Resources – a comprehensive list of engineering job resources by major.
*Approved by the Career Development Center (all other websites are not verified by the Career Development Center. They are optional resources you can review at your own risk.)