Week one checklist for students starting their search for a summer internship

1. Update Your Core Resume

Add your GPA and honors from the fall semester.
Include any new projects, leadership roles, or volunteer work you finished over the break.
Save it as a PDF titled FirstName_LastName_Resume_2026.pdf.

2. Visit the Career Services …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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New Year’s Resolutions!

As we transition from 2025 to 2026, you may have already begun to list some New Year’s Resolutions for yourself. Maybe you want to pick up that book you’ve been meaning to read, make a new workout schedule, learn how to bake, or pick up a new hobby. Whatever your own personal goals may …

By Samuel Arruda
Samuel Arruda Career & Life Design Advisor
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How to Make the Most of Your Winter Break

Winter break is an excellent time to relax, recharge, and spend time with the people who matter most. At the same time, if you’re also looking to make the most of your time away from campus, here are a few …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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BSU Works – Class of 2025 graduates are going places!

We are incredibly proud of the work happening at Bridgewater State University’s Career Services & Internships Office as we continue to support students and advance the mission of Bridgewater State University as an engine for supporting the Massachusetts local and …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Explore Career Interests with Informational Interviews

One of the best ways to explore your career interests is to conduct informational interviews.  An informational interview is simply the term for speaking with a person working in a career or industry that sparks your curiosity.  The goal of …

By Jill Satamraju
Jill Satamraju Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development
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Make the Most of Your General Education Requirements (Gen Eds) 

If you still need to declare a major, or are considering changing your current major, then you will want to consider following this advice.  As you prepare to register for courses, try to select courses that are in the majors …

By Jill Satamraju
Jill Satamraju Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development
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From Field to Office: Transferable Skills for Student Athletes in the Workplace

Recent graduates who are about to enter the workforce for the first time will face many challenges. When applying for entry-level positions they may lack certain skills that potential employers are looking for, and when starting work for the first …

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Remote and PAID Summer Internships in Television

Writing, PR, production, casting, choreography, costume, directing, music, animation – what do you want to explore in the television industry? 

Each summer, the Television Academy offers paid, eight-week, full-time internships in these areas and more for college students interested in working …

By Carol Crosby
Carol Crosby Associate Director, Life Design @BSU
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Considering Health-related Graduate Programs?

Check out the recent recording from admission representatives from UMass Chan Medical School and MGH’s Institute of Health Professions on how to put together a successful graduate school application.

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Introducing the NEW Bear Essentials Closet   

Attention BSU Students! Are you gearing up for an internship or job interview and feeling the pressure to look your best? Look no further—our brand-new Bear Essentials Closet is here to help you shine! 

What is the Bear Essentials Closet?

By Katie Muldoon
Katie Muldoon Marketing and Program Coordinator
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