Internship and Career Resources - Students and Alumni

We’re here to help you achieve your career goals.

Our team encourages students to gain real-world experience through career exploration, informational interviews, job shadowing, volunteering, and internships.

We can assist you in finding meaningful internship opportunities, refining your resume, preparing for interviews, and building the professional skills you’ll need to succeed.

Prepare for your job search by reading the following:

Monthly Internship Lists

View the monthly list of featured internships, carefully curated by the Career Development Office for different majors. Each month, we highlight a selection of outstanding internship opportunities designed to help students gain hands-on experience and build valuable professional skills in their chosen fields.

NEIU’s Resume and Cover Resources

• Resume Template with Examples and Descriptions - A sample resume showing formatting, structure, and example bullet points for different experience levels.
• BLANK Resume Template (Word Document) - Downloadable, editable Word document you can customize with your own information.
• BLANK Resume Template (PDF) - Printable, fillable PDF version of the blank resume template.
• Resume Rubric/Checklist - A step-by-step list to help you review your resume for formatting, content, and clarity before submission.
• Guide to Writing a Cover Letter - Instructions and examples for crafting a compelling cover letter tailored to the job description.

Creating Strong Resume Bullet Points

• STAR Method - Learn the Situation, Task, Action, Result framework to write clear, results-focused bullet points.
• STAR Method Examples - See sample resume bullet points that effectively apply the STAR method.
• Transferable Skills - Overview of key skills that apply across different jobs, industries, and experiences
• Transferable Skills Worksheet - A guided worksheet to help you identify and describe your own transferable skills.
• Examples of Action Verbs - A list of powerful verbs to start your resume bullet points and emphasize impact.
• Resume Skills Sheet - Reference sheet highlighting top technical, interpersonal, and industry-specific skills for resumes.

Internship Tips & Resources

• What Is an Internship and Why Do You Need One - An overview of the purpose, benefits, and expectations of internships, including guidance on how to find, apply for, and make the most of your internship experience.
• Internship Checklist - A comprehensive list to help you stay organized before, during, and after your internship acceptance.
• Applying to Internships through Handshake - Learn how to navigate Handshake and apply for internships with a video tutorial on our "Internships" page.

Interview Strategies

• NEWS Flyer for a Strong Elevator Pitch - A guide to crafting and delivering a clear, confident 30–60 second introduction to effectively answer the question, 'Tell me about yourself.
• How to Research an Employer/Organization - Step-by-step tips for learning about a company’s values, culture, and mission before applying or interviewing.
• General Behavioral Questions During Interviews - Common behavioral interview questions with strategies for preparing effective responses.
• Questions to Ask Employers During an Interview - A list of thoughtful, professional questions to demonstrate interest and assess fit.

Networking & Creating A Strong Online Presence 

• NEWS Flyer for a Strong Elevator Pitch - This guide also helps you craft and deliver a clear, confident 30-second introduction for networking, leaving a lasting impression.
• Identifying Your Network - Guidance on recognizing the people and connections that can support your career goals.
• Networking 101 - Introduction to building and maintaining professional relationships both in-person and online.
• How To Create a LinkedIn - Instructions and best practices for setting up a strong LinkedIn profile that showcases your experience and skills.

Schedule a Meeting with a Career Advisor

Get one-on-one support from a Career Advisor for resume tips, mock interviews, professional attire from our Power Closet, and guidance on navigating your career path.

You can schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with a Career Development staff member through your Handshake account! Log into your account by going to Handshake and enter your NEIUport credentials and NEIU email address.

If you have any issues, please contact us at (773) 442-4680 or ocs@neiu.edu.

Career Development is located in Room B 119 and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.