Search Engines for Internships

It's the end of the fall semester and we know most of you are relaxing and having some much needed fun and rest! We understand, but before you block out your schedule to catch up on your DVR and Netflix, we have a list of internship search engines that will motivate you to really focus on your professional and career development and utilize career-related online resources over winter break.

If you’re looking for some internship opportunities to take advantage of during the winter break you should begin with the Office of Career Development’s website. Go to the C102 home page at http://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/career to access available internships for your professional development.

Scroll over “QUICK LINKS” at the top of the page and click on “Career Services, Transfer, Scholarships & New Start” from the drop down menu.
On the left hand side of the page scroll over “Careers” in the blue box and click on “Experiential Learning” from the menu and select “internships”.
On the right hand side of the page you will see the following message:

Students, click here for our Internship Database to find out about current internship opportunities.

Available internships will be listed. Click on the organization for a description of the internship.

Remember to consistently check online for internships in addition to the opportunities offered at the college. Below are just some additional online resources you can take advantage of:

www.glassdoor.com

www.youtern.com

www.collegerecruiter.com

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