It’s that exciting time of year when the Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building is covered with signs announcing summer internships and application details. As you stroll through the lobby, you may even spot companies enticing you with free food in exchange for insights into your summer plans. Yes, you guessed it – it’s officially Internship Application Season! ‘Tis the season for opportunity and ’tis the season for a bit of stress, but fear not, because the David Eccles School of Business and the university offer valuable resources to ensure your next internship is within reach.
U Career Success (UCS)
Business Career Coaches are a great place to start on your internship journey. Tailored to your chosen major, Career Coaches can assist in the entire process, from crafting your resume to navigating salary negotiations. UCS has a great Job/Internship Board that can help you stay up to date on new job openings that may be of interest to you. When you secure an internship interview, UCS also has a Career Closet where you can borrow professional attire at no cost, ensuring you can create a positive impression. You can visit the office at GARFF 1300 or their website to check out all the resources they have!
Explorers Program: Goff Strategic Leadership Center
Explorers is a program offered through the Goff Strategic Leadership Center, enabling students to gain their initial professional experience and secure internships. Rather than independently seeking out internships, University of Utah students can apply for this program, where they will be matched with an internship host, facilitating the development of leadership and professionalism skills. The program spans one semester and includes weekly meetings to facilitate the time to learn and harness the essential skills needed for working in a professional environment. To access application information and additional details, please visit Goff’s website or Instagram.
Hinkley Institute of Politics
Hinkley Institute of Politics offers internships that are open to students from all majors. You’ll find internship opportunities at local, national, and international levels, with some international placements in countries such as Australia, Thailand, Spain, and more! You can find a list of their host offices and various application deadlines on their website here.
Shannon Yanes is a junior studying Marketing with minors in Information Systems and Business Analytics at the David Eccles School of Business. She is currently an intern for Marketing + Communications at the Eccles School and a Campus Ambassador for the University of Utah.
