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Featured Jobs and Internships of the Week – Picks by Autumn Weyant ’20 & Sher Gill ’21

Each week the Career Services team will highlight new or unusual opportunities in for undergraduates, graduate students and alumni.

This edition features picks from Autumn Weyant ’20 & Sher Gill ’21, two students who assist our employer outreach team to expand recruiting opportunities for Princeton students. Autumn and Sher focused on internships in healthcare and technology and provided some great background information for each position.

Picks of the Week by Autumn & Sher: 

  • Symantec: Software Engineering Intern
    Symantec helps governments, companies and individuals secure their most important data. COS students may be interested in this if they want to incorporate service in their longterm career.
  • Square: Software Engineer Intern
    Square is a tech company that allows any business to start accepting credit cards as methods of payment. For 12 weeks, interns have a host of responsibilities with topics like design, security, analytics, machine learning and more.
  • InsterSystems: 2018 Summer Intern
    InterSystems build applications that support healthcare systems, businesses and governments. As an intern, you will be assigned an independent project with mentorship.
  • Functional Genomics: Intern
    This summer internship is great for pre-med students, especially those interested in research. You can gain laboratory skills, get an idea of what medical research is really like and have early exposure to genomics which is expected to play a key role in the future of medicine. BONUS: You’ll get to spend the summer in California!
  • Taxi Network: Internship
    Interning next summer with the Immigrant Health and Cancer Disparities Service in the Taxi Network research group would be an incredibly unique experience. They are performing clinical research to reduce health disparities among the taxi driver population in NYC. Interns with this organization will not only gain first hand research experience but also a deeper awareness of obstacles faced by immigrants when getting access to proper healthcare.
  • Healthcare Management Program Internship: Summer Associate
    Perfect internship for any pre-med students who are interested in getting into healthcare administration, or who just want to add a unique leadership role to their resume. This internship only accepts undergraduate juniors and seniors. Interns gain exposure, networking experience and have meaningful hands on project work and assignments. This program also has a reputation for offering post-graduation jobs to a large number of their interns.
  • West Pharmaceutical Services: Ambassador Internship Program
    This internship would be especially useful for someone looking to one day do research involving pharmaceuticals. You would actively be working alongside West’s industry experts on the design, development, manufacturing, sterilization, packaging and marketing of medical components. They are also looking for a broad range of interns from finance and advertising to chemical engineering, so pre-med students from any concentration background should apply!
  • University of Rochester Center for Health + Technology: Clinical Research Coordinator

 

Featured Jobs and Internships of the Week – Princeternship edition

This week’s picks features seven of the many great Princeternship positions for this winter. What’s a Princeternship? We’re glad you asked.

Princeternships match undergraduate students with alumni for job shadowing and project experience over one to five days during winter break or intersession. They provide a “day in the life” in the workplace, with students often participating in board, client or patient meetings; office tours; seminars; case studies and projects. It’s a great way to explore career options without the commitment of a job or internship.

  • HarperCollins (publishing, editorial, communications)
  • athenahealth (healthcare, research & development, design)
  • Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP (architectural design, engineering, urban planning)
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (law, environment, government, information technology, policy, customer experience)
  • MacArthur Foundation (communications, social media, digital marketing)
  • SmartAsset (public relations, editorial, marketing, personal finance, technology)
  • Massachusetts General Hospital (medicine, surgery, research, cardiology, healthcare management, disaster medicine)

You can read the descriptions of all the positions and apply in Handshake.

There are nearly 120 positions available with 52 different organizations during this session, including opportunities in arts and entertainment, business, consulting, entrepreneurship, education, government, healthcare, law, nonprofit and STEM. To learn more about the program and get a firsthand look at past experiences through student blogs, visit our Princeternship page. Applications for the winter Princeternship sessions open Oct. 11 and will close Nov. 7. Undergraduate students of all years are eligible to apply.

Featured Jobs and Internships of the Week – Electrical Engineering

Each week the Career Services team will highlight new or unusual opportunities in for undergraduates, graduate students and alumni.

This edition features electrical engineering opportunities, an area of focus for our employer outreach team. Looking for opportunities outside of software? We have some great picks for you.

Handshake Jobs & Internships:

UCAN Internships*:

Do you have any questions? Are there any specific employers or industries that you’re interested in? Let us know!

*UCAN is an internship-only site that is shared by 20 member schools, including Princeton. To use UCAN in addition to Handshake, you’ll need to register for a new account. Instructions on using UCAN are available here.

Featured Jobs and Internships of the Week – Arts, Publishing & Communications

Each week the Career Services team will highlight new or unusual opportunities in for undergraduates, graduate students and alumni.

This edition features picks in arts, publishing and communications. The path to jobs and internships in these industries may not be as straightforward as some others, but rest assured there are a bunch of opportunities in Handshake. Remember, the Career Services team is here to help you explore opportunities in areas that interest you and assist you with your search overall.

Do you have any questions? Are there any specific employers or industries that you’re interested in? Let us know!

Class of 2017: It’s Back to School and Back to Your Job Search

When you were a student, the fall was a time for fresh, new beginnings (think new backpack and sneakers!). As a recent graduate, you can still experience the excitement of “back to school” season. If you took time off this summer or haven’t connected with the right opportunity yet, the fall is the perfect time to reinvigorate or reboot your job search.

Here are a few “back to school” inspired tips and tools for your job search:

Prepare your “what I did this summer” story.

Think of this as a two-minute account of what you have been doing since graduation. Perhaps you took time off to travel, visited family or volunteered in your local community– whatever you did, weave it into a narrative to show how your summer experiences helped you learn more about yourself and prepared you for your next professional step. Wrap up this story by articulating the type of entry-level opportunity you are looking for and your key qualifications for the role.

Establish a schedule and get organized.

Be sure to carve out time every day to devote to your job search activities. Just like when you were in school, this means setting goals and getting organized. It also means having a plan. The LinkedIn Job Search Guide offers 38 pages of great advice that can help you develop a strategy and overcome common obstacles in your job search.

Gather the right “supplies.”

Start by updating your application toolbox with a refreshed resume, cover letters and LinkedIn profile. Keep up on the latest opportunities by searching online resources like Handshake and WayUp regularly and explore industry-specific sites as well. Be sure to check out the LinkedIn Job Search app as a way to supplement your search.

Do your homework.

Research organizations, industries and identify key alumni contacts using a variety of resources. Draw connections between the needs of the organization and your qualifications or interests. This pre-interview worksheet offers a framework for using your research to prepare for upcoming interviews.

Reconnect with fellow classmates and alumni.

Networking is the number one way to land a job! Keeping in contact with and expanding your network is one of the most important components of any job search. Now is the perfect time to reach out to former classmates and fellow alumni. Search the alumni directory and use LinkedIn’s alumni tool to find those you may have lost touch with. Join alumni groups on social media and participate in discussions. Attend alumni events on-campus and/or those happening in your region. Your classmates and fellow alumni can offer support, advice and perhaps, referrals.

Meet with a career adviser.

Members of our career advising team are ready to help by phone or Skype and in-person appointments. If you are near campus, you are welcome to attend our workshops and Meetup events. If you didn’t have a chance to attend one while in school, our Career & Life Vision workshop will be offered several times this fall and can help you proactively assess and reflect on your experiences and preferences in a way that will help you identify and align with meaningful opportunities.

While the average length of a post-graduation job search is about six months, finding a job doesn’t involve adhering to a specific timeline, however it does involve a significant investment of time, a strong commitment and a solid plan.

Remember, you don’t have to go it alone—we’re here to help! Even if there really isn’t such a thing as a fairy job mother, I’ll be sending you tips this fall to help keep your job search on-track. You can follow my posts here or on Twitter using #fairyjobmother. We look forward to hearing from you!

Any updates to share?

If you have recently accepted a position or made a decision about your next step– congratulations! Please let us know by updating your responses to the First Destinations Survey. Be sure to also let us know if you had conversations with alumni that helped shape your plans by updating that question as well. Thanks!

Evangeline “Eva” Kubu (@eva_kubu) is interim executive director of Career Services at Princeton University where she leads efforts to help prepare and empower all Princeton students and alumni as they pursue meaningful careers — she is also known as the #fairyjobmother.

Hayley & Kimberly Picks

Featured Jobs and Internships of the Week – Picks by Kimberly & Hayley

Each week the Career Services team will highlight new or unusual opportunities in for undergraduates, graduate students and alumni.

This edition features picks from Kimberly and Hayley, who make up our intrepid employer outreach team. They gather feedback from students about who they want to see recruiting at Princeton and work to make that happen. Each of the listings below are the result of your feedback. Are there any specific employers or industries that you’re interested in? Sound off in the comments.

Kimberly & Hayley’s Picks of the Week:

Bonus opportunity: Interested in entrepreneurship? Career Services is sponsoring 10 spots for students to attend the PEC Tiger Entrepreneurs Conference in Boston on Oct. 19-20. All travel, food and lodging expenses will be covered by Career Services. Learn more and apply in Handshake.

Featured Jobs and Internships of the Week – HireTigers Meetup Edition

Each week the Career Services team will highlight new or unusual opportunities in for undergraduates, graduate students and alumni. This week we’re focusing entirely on internships and jobs posted by just a few of the more than 90 employers who are coming to the HireTigers Meetup next Tuesday.

Handshake Jobs & Internships:

You can see more opportunities and a full list of organizations attending here. Need some advice on how to get the most out of the Meetup? We’ve got you covered. We’re also holding walk-in hours on Monday to help you prepare.

Featured Jobs and Internships of the Week – May 31, 2017

Each week the Career Services team will highlight new or unusual opportunities in the Handshake and UCAN* systems for undergraduates, graduate students and alumni. Here are our picks for this week:

Handshake Jobs & Internships:

UCAN Internships:

*UCAN is an internship-only site that is shared by 20 member schools, including Princeton. To use UCAN in addition to Handshake, you’ll need to register for a new account. Instructions on using UCAN are available here.

Featured Jobs and Internships of the Week – May 24, 2017

Each week the Career Services team will highlight new or unusual opportunities in the Handshake and UCAN* systems for undergraduates, graduate students and alumni. Here are our picks for this week:

Handshake Jobs & Internships:

UCAN Internships:

*UCAN is an internship-only site that is shared by 20 member schools, including Princeton. To use UCAN in addition to Handshake, you’ll need to register for a new account. Instructions on using UCAN are available here.

Featured Jobs and Internships of the Week – May 17, 2017

Each week the Career Services team will highlight new or unusual opportunities in the Handshake and UCAN* systems for undergraduates, graduate students and alumni. Here are our picks for this week:

Handshake Jobs & Internships:

UCAN Internships:

*UCAN is an internship-only site that is shared by 20 member schools, including Princeton. To use UCAN in addition to Handshake, you’ll need to register for a new account. Instructions on using UCAN are available here.