How Students Actually Get Internships: Real Strategies That Work

You’ve Been Searching for a Month. Here’s What’s Actually Working.

Scrolling through internship postings for weeks with nothing to show for it? You’re definitely not alone. Most students treat the internship hunt like a numbers game: blast out applications, cross …

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Tips to Prepare for the MEGA Job & Internship Fair!

As you get ready for the Mega Job & Internship Fair on April 2, 2026 (12 PM – 3 PM, Tinsley Center Gym), being prepared is key to making a strong impression at the job fair. Here are some important tips:

By Alyvia Nater
Alyvia Nater Career Peer Advisor
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Hiring Freezes: What are they? What can I do in the meantime?

We aren’t the only thing freezing this Winter. A term you may have heard recently in conversations regarding the job market, is something called a hiring freeze. Indeed.com defines a hiring freeze as:  

“When a company temporarily stops hiring new employees for open roles. While a company may …

By Samuel Arruda
Samuel Arruda Career & Life Design Advisor
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18 resume changes you should make to get past the ATS filters…and why

Think of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) as the digital bouncer of the modern job market. It’s a software powerhouse used by almost all large corporations and most medium-sized companies to organize, search, and rank the massive influx of resumes …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Jobs expected to have the most openings over the next decade

As you stand at the threshold of your professional life—perhaps clutching a brand-new diploma, finishing a certification, or simply reassessing your path—the question “What’s next?” can feel more like a weight than a wonder. We often hear that the economy …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Non-Credit Internship Form for all BSU Students

Why spend time filling out a form if you are not going to earn academic credit for your internship? 

You can complete the Non-Credit Internship Application form here.

By Jill Satamraju
Jill Satamraju Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development
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Starting your career in the age of AI: What every new grad needs to know

By Toni Frana, Career Expert for Zety.com 

Not only is beginning your career an exciting time, you have the opportunity to start your professional life at a time that is unlike any other in recent history. Why? AI has …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Ice Cold Responses: Rejection and Silence During Your Job Search  

 Many of you may have received or seen a message like this during the job search : 

“Thank you for your interest in (Name of Position). You were one of many impressive candidates who responded to our job posting. However, after …

By Samuel Arruda
Samuel Arruda Career & Life Design Advisor
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How to Prepare to Find an Internship

If you are interested in completing an internship, the Career Services & Internships Office can help you prepare for your internship search process.  You will need to have an updated resume to apply for internships.  Our office can review your resume with …

By Jill Satamraju
Jill Satamraju Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development
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What is a Faculty Internship Coordinator? 

If you are interested in earning academic credit for an internship, you need to speak with your major’s Faculty Internship Coordinator.  This faculty member serves as the point of contact for all students within the major interested in completing an internship to …

By Jill Satamraju
Jill Satamraju Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development
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