Richard Buck ⋅ Patterson , NY EY ⋅ 25 years experience

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John Stevens ⋅ Middletown , MD ⋅ 20 years experience

James,

What school do you attend? Many colleges/universities have a employment bank for jobs and internships. I'm from the Washington area so if you want to talk in more detail just let me know.

Chris Norton ⋅ Hightstown , NJ Defense Mobile Corporation ⋅ 18 years experience

DC will be tough, but we're still looking to fill in TX, ATL, GA, CA, and IL:

http://att.jobs/student-program/finance-summer-internship-program

Rob Van Fossen ⋅ Aurora , CO Hewlett Packard ⋅ 18 years experience

James,
I clearly agree with Morgan that you should look for something in the industry you would like to pursue. This will give you a chance to try it before you buy it and ensure you are pursing a field that you find challenging and interesting.

You might consider cobining your IT experience with your economics interests to look for a business manager/support position with a firm's IT group or a service company providing IT services. Alternatively, your construction background might be combined with the business/finance angle as well. Unfortunately, internships are far fewer in number than in years past, so you won't likely have the opportunity to be too choosy. Look for an area where you can get some practical experience in the private sector to add to your resume.

Last, do look into whether your school has a career center. They can be a great resource for finding companies that are looking for help.

Rob

Morgan Lerette ⋅ Glendale , AZ AAA ⋅ 6 years experience

Hey James,

I recommend using your internship as an inroads to where you want to work in the future. If you have no decided on a specific company, try to get into a company within the industry where you want to work upon graduation.

Use your internship as a networking opportunity. Internships are like 6-degrees to Kevin Bacon: you may not find the perfect place or person but if you are persistent, you'll meet a guy who knows a guy who can get you an informational meeting with the guy at the place you want to work.

Morgan