Finding an Internship: Resources
It is the responsibility of the student to find an internship and to propose it to the Department
Internship Coordinator. While Department Internship Coordinators are intended to be a resource
for student interns, students should lead the effort to find a position. The following resources
may help in the search for an acceptable internship.
A few items that students may consider when searching for an internship:
• What does the student want to do after graduation?
• Where does the student want to live after graduation?
• Does the student have friends, relatives, etc in other cities around the country/world?
• What is the student’s ultimate “dream job” after graduation?
• Who does the student know? Who do those people know?
• What are the application deadlines?
By doing some self-reflection and answering questions such as these, students may be able to
better develop their internship goals.
Networking
Networking is a process of using existing or newly developed acquaintances to help in the job
search. Statistics show that:
• Nearly 75% of all jobs are acquired through some type of networking.
• 80-90% of the time, employers will hire people they already know.
• 85-90% of all jobs are never formally advertised.
A student’s network may consist of, but is not limited to: immediate family, relatives, friends,
church members, bishoprics, university advisors, faculty, former employers, etc. Students can
utilize their network by sending emails, making phone calls, making personal visits and so forth.
Resources for Finding an Internship
http://www.byui.edu/academic-discovery-center/students/preparing-for-and-finding-a-job-orcareer/job-search-and-networking-resources
Career Navigator – A database designed to assist students in their search for companies and
job/internship opportunities. Hundreds of companies list internship and job openings. Companies
may also post interview schedules, information sessions or campus visit schedules. Qualified
students may sign up for appointments. https://byui-csm.symplicity.com/?cid=fli:139
Hub Service Missionaries – Part-time Missionaries located in 12 different cities, who are seeking
ways to assist students in finding resources for internships, career opportunities, and housing.
Students are able to benefit from the networking the missionaries are doing in addition to
personal networking. http://www.byui.edu/academic-discovery-center/students/internship-infoand-services/internship-service-missionaries
Expeditions – Internship expeditions are designed to assist in finding an internship or career. An
expedition will provide students with an opportunity to network, contact, and meet with HR
managers, alumni, hiring managers, and executives from companies in the expedition's
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respective area. Students will also be introduced to LDS resources such as members, wards,
institutes, temple location, etc. http://www.byui.edu/academic-discoverycenter/students/preparing-for-and-finding-a-job-or-career/expeditions-and-service-missionaries
Alumni Network – http://www.byuiconnect.com/s/1085/07-idaho/idahostart.aspx?gid=4&pgid=61
BYU-Idaho Ambassadors – Friends of the University assigned to Stakes throughout the world.
Their goal is to share the “Spirit of Ricks.” Once targeted companies have been identified,
ambassadors in the area can be contacted to build relationships and to ask for referrals within
those companies. A great tool to gather information, build relationships and discover
opportunities. http://www.byuiconnect.com/s/1085/07-idaho/idahointerior.aspx?sid=1085&gid=4&pgid=966
LDS Employment Resource Services (ERS) – Centers assist people around the world to find
their individual skills and how to sell them. The skills taught there can benefit all people in their
job-seeking efforts. https://www.ldsjobs.org/ers/ct/?lang=eng
BYU Management Society – A Society run by the Marriott School of Management at BYU.
Once targeted companies have been identified, Management Society presidents can be contacted
for assistance in reaching out to their members who may be employed at targeted companies.
https://marriottschool.byu.edu/mgtsoc/chapters/index.cfm.
BYU Alumni Association – An alumni association run by BYU. Once targeted companies have
been identified, alumni association chapter presidents can be contacted for assistance in reaching
out to their members who may be employed at targeted companies.
http://alumni.byu.edu/s/1085/03-provo-alumni/templates/start.aspx?gid=7&pgid=3432.
On Campus Recruiting Events - http://www.byui.edu/academic-discoverycenter/students/events-and-recruiting
Institutes & Stakes – Once targeted companies have been identified, CES directors, Stake
Presidents, and Stake Employment Directors can be contacted for assistance in reaching out to
members/employees of targeted companies. http://www.lds.org/locations?lang=eng
Career Workshops/Management Seminars – A compilation of activities designed to help students
achieve their career goals. Workshops and seminars teach students how to assess strengths, find
out what a prospective employer is looking for, and then how to present those skills in an
interview setting. http://www.byui.edu/academic-discovery-center/students/preparing-for-andfinding-a-job-or-career/career-preparation-services/workshops
Career Preparation/Mentoring Services – Assists students and alumni in marketing themselves to
potential employers. Students and alumni can meet with trained career preparation mentors to
learn and apply principles of writing effective résumés and cover letters, and interviewing
successfully. http://www.byui.edu/academic-discovery-center/students/preparing-for-andfinding-a-job-or-career/career-preparation-services
College Internship Coordinator – Every college on campus has a full-time college Internship &
Career Coordinator who can assist students in job/internship searching. College coordinators are
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available to discuss job opportunities, company contact information, requirements for an
internship and much more! http://www.byui.edu/academic-discovery-center/students/internshipinfo-and-services/department-coordinators
Resources for Finding Housing While on a Job/Internship
Hub Service Missionaries – Missionaries can help students to locate housing resources, church
facilities, and activities of interest in their area. http://www.byui.edu/academic-discoverycenter/students/internship-info-and-services/internship-service-missionaries
Networking – Networking is not just for finding a job! Students should use the techniques from
the previous section to help with your search for housing. Students should start thinking of
friends, relatives, or wards that could offer housing help. http://www.byui.edu/academicdiscovery-center/students/preparing-for-and-finding-a-job-or-career/job-search-and-networkingresources/networking-resources
BYU IDAHO Alumni Network/Ambassadors – Local area contacts can provide advice and
suggestions on relocations, local area information and housing opportunities.
http://www.byuiconnect.com/s/1085/07-idaho/idaho-interior.aspx?sid=1085&gid=4&pgid=966
Institutes & Stakes – Local area contacts to provide advice and suggestions on relocations, local
area information and housing opportunities. http://www.lds.org/locations?lang=eng
College Internship Coordinator – Not only can college coordinators help with job searches but
they can also help with suggestions on housing. Each coordinator is assigned to three specific
hub cities and may have great suggestions. http://www.byui.edu/academic-discoverycenter/students/internship-info-and-services/department-coordinators
Financial Resources for Your Job/Internship Expenses
Financial Aid – Assists students in obtaining financial resources for education and teaches
personal financial responsibility. http://www.byui.edu/financial-aid
Idaho Work Study – Idaho Work Study is an employment program sponsored by the State of
Idaho designed to encourage Idaho employers to hire Idaho resident students in jobs related to
their course of academic study. Its purpose is to develop students professionally by
supplementing their academic studies with progressively responsible and related work
experience. http://www.byui.edu/financial-aid/idaho-work-study
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