Search for Jobs and Internships

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Earning valuable experience during your college career is an asset on your resume. Internships and fellowships, as well as part-time and eventually full-time work, are great stepping-stones as you advance forward in your desired industry and sector.

Internships

Internships are temporary positions for students or recent graduates that provide the opportunity to learn and gain hands-on experience related to your individual career goals and/or field of study. There are many benefits in pursuing an internship including valuable workplace experience, learning from professionals, meeting new contacts and testing your "fit" in a field.

Micro-Internships

Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. Projects are posted year-round, can be completed remotely, and typically range from 20-40 hours of total work across 2-4 weeks, paying at least $12/hour. With a micro-internship, you can add projects to your resume working with top employers, build relationships with new employers, and build skills employers look for when recruiting for internships and full-time positions. Learn more about Micro-Internships.

Jobs

Jobs come in many forms from temporary to part-time and full-time. Before diving in to apply for singular companies or job titles, it’s important to keep an open mind and understand the type of job you want, positions to avoid, skills you wish to obtain, location and commute, and overall career growth. A great tool to kick your job search strategy in high-gear is to reference our industry recruiting timelines to better align your job applications with when recruiters are looking to hire.

On-Campus Jobs

More than 1,800 students work on campus each year! All student jobs are posted in Workday. Click on the "Careers" worklet and select Find Jobs for Students to begin applying.

Student Employment Toolkit

Your on-campus job is a great opportunity to build professional skills. The Student Employment Toolkit has resources to help you on the job and help you get your next job! Get started today on your Student Employment Toolkit Completion Badge!

Search Process

Four steps to a successful job and internship search:

Self-assessment: Identify your goals, values, skills, interests, motivations and strengths. TypeFocus can help you learn more about your strengths and preferences, identify the skills you will bring to work and learn how to talk about yourself in interviews
Learn about organizations: Explore careers, companies, roles and fields through research and by expanding your network
Marketing: Create tailored resumes and cover letters and prepare your interview skills that demonstrate the match between your experience and the position
Decisions: Assess and respond to offers that meet your current or future needs

Employer Recruiting and Hiring at Brandeis

As the job market continues to evolve and change, so does the recruiting and hiring process. Learn more about employer recruiting and how Brandeis students get jobs.

Search Strategies

There are two search strategies for finding career opportunities:

Search for jobs/internships that are posted on websites
Gather information about positions or potential openings from networking and research

Posted Positions

The most comprehensive list of positions is on an employer's website. Some employers also post positions on other sites to draw attention to them with specific audiences. These sites are good sources for openings and may lead you to organizations that you had not heard about but are a good fit for you.

How To Use Handshake Like a Pro

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Handshake

Log into Handshake to discover career resources, find amazing internships and jobs, connect with organizations and participate in events just for Brandeis Students. Complete your profile for a personalized experience.

Students with a full profile are 5X more likely to be messaged by a recruiter. With a completed profile, Handshake will also send you targeted messages regarding job openings, upcoming events and personalized opportunities. The three most critical items to kickstart your Handshake profile is updating “Your Interests” with:

1. Job Type: Tell us whether you’re looking for an internship, part-time job, or full-time job

2. Location: Select the cities where you’d like to work, and Handshake will show you jobs in that area

3. Job Role: Choose jobs you would like to explore, like marketing associate or software engineer

Connect with employers - the Employer Directory has over 400,000 active employer profiles where you can find reviews, recruiter information and other Brandeis students and alumni that have worked there.

Questions & Answers - Submit and review questions to the entire Handshake community. This is a great way to crowd source information on career paths and employers. For additional information and tips on how to make the most out of your Handshake profile, visit the Handshake Student Help Center.

Handshake Positions Just For You

Use the handshake labels to filter and find even more positions just for you!

DEI Opportunity - Search for roles and opportunities in Handshake with employers looking to hire diverse candidates. Opportunities include national organizations as well as Black-Owned and Led Companies.
Hire Brandeis 2020 - Brandeis alumni, families, and friends have come together to share opportunities.
Brandeis Connection - Find roles with employers that have strong recruiting connections to Brandeis University and are looking specifically to hire Brandeis students.

Handshake is a powerful site and using filters to narrow down your search will make it easier to navigate. You can search by:

Location
Paid role
Industry
Job Function
Work Authorization
and more!

Another great way to continue your search for jobs and internships is to create a saved search and set job alerts.

Company Websites

Job & Internship Search Sites

General: Search for listings based on job type, salary, location and more using these sites: Indeed.com, ZipRecruiter.com, Internships.com, Idealist.org, Serviceyear.org, and USAJobs.
Specific: Narrow down your search by using field-specific resources: What Can I Do With This Major? has extensive job search and professional resources organized by majors. Search Vault's Explore Industries page for industry-specific resoruces. Library (LTS) Career Resources provides an overview of in-depth search sites.
Leadership and Development Opportunities: programs that provide you with in-depth experiences, ongoing mentorship, and targeted training across a range of business areas within a company. The Rochester Institute of Technology maintains a listing of Leadership Development & Rotational Programs.

Glassdoor

Brandeis students have full (free) access to Glassdoor, an online job site where past and current employees submit company reviews, salary data, interview insights, and benefits reviews.

Look for jobs and research companies abroad using Glassdoor in Austria, Australia, Belgium (French or Dutch language), Canada (English or French language), France, Germany, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland (French or German language), and the UK.

Connect with professionals in your industry and field of interest, and utilize the LinkedIn job search function and find positions related to your interests and skills. Entry-level students and new graduates may find more success using LinkedIn for networking. Jobs posted on LinkedIn are often more for mid-level and above positions.

Collaborate with Hiatt

Develop personalized strategies to stay flexible in an ever-changing professional world. Clarify your interests, brainstorm possibilities and create individualized application materials that showcase your skills and experience. Make an appointment to metc with us in-person, over the phone, or via video. Quick questions? Drop in for 15-minute, first-come, first-served meetings during the academic year focused on application material and brief questions.

Beyond Posted Positions

About 70-80 percent of job seekers report that research, networking and outreach were integral to their success in the job and internship search. See career advice from Brandeis students.

Start networking your way to a job by following these steps:

Research and follow individual organizations that work in your field whether or not they have current openings.
Seek information about industry trends, organizational initiatives and sought-after skills from professors, alumni, fellow students, mentors, family and friends.
Expand your network to reach out beyond your immediate contacts to others in your field who can provide valuable information.
Have a solid LinkedIn profile that reflects your past and present experience, professional interests and full skill set.

Funding Opportunities

At Brandeis University, you can take advantage of a number of funding resources both during your tenure as a student and beyond. Review the funding opportunities.

Receiving Credit for Internships

Review majors-specific courses and seminars in the University Bulletin.

INT 89a/b Internship Seminar

Gain real-world experience through an internship. This 2-credit course provides the opportunity to reflect on and present your knowledge and work to the Brandeis community. Open to second-semester first-year students and above from any major. View the prerequisites below to enroll.

In spring 2021 internships can be in person or virtual, the course will be virtual to support all students.

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Prerequisites

Students who have not yet taken the internship course option in their major/minor, as listed in the Bulletin, must obtain the signature of the major/minor internship instructor. Students should not be enrolling in INT89 when they should be considering a four-credit, program-specific internship course.
International students can enroll in the INT 89a and b only if the department course number 89 or 92 in their major has been satisfied and the internship is integrally related to the major field of study.
Students must have an approved internship completed during with course period.
Enrollment is open to second-semester first-year students and above.
The internship must provide opportunities for meaningful learning and meet the definition and standards of a Brandeis Internship, as set forth by the UCC guidelines, including:
- The internship must be at least 10 weeks in length and for at least 100 hours
- Internship occurs in an established work environment (virtual environments are acceptable)
- The internship provides the opportunity for ongoing supervision

For additional information review the University Bulletin or contact Jon Schlesinger with questions.

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