Careers and Internships

Our internship program allows you to apply the knowledge and skills you are learning to practical workplace experience. 

Internships offer you the opportunity to write, research, edit, and make professional connections. You can earn academic credit for up to two internships completed in different semesters. When you are thinking about applying for an intern position, keep in mind two main criteria: 

• The internship should involve significant time writing in a professional setting
  
• You should be supervised by someone on-site who can teach you relevant professional skills and is willing to provide a progress report and final evaluation

Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech offers a variety of services including career exploration, job searching, resume analysis, and interview training.

• More information is available at the Career and Professional Development homepage.
• More information about the office's advising services is available here.
• A calendar of the office's events is available here.

Other career-related resources include:

• Career Exploration Tools: Explains the process of selecting and exploring a career.
  
• Career Fairs: Lists the current career fairs on campus and in the region.
  
• Handshake: Enables Virginia Tech students and alumni to network for career planning and job search assistance.
• 4 Year Guide to Building Your Resume