Find an Internship/Job or Gain Experience

Gaining experience through internships and jobs is a vital step toward building career readiness and achieving professional success. These opportunities allow you to develop key skills, explore your interests, and apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. They also help you grow your professional network and make meaningful connections in your field.

At RMU, we are here to help you navigate the process of finding internships and jobs. From resources like Handshake and Vault to Career & Internship Fairs and workshops, we’re committed to helping you gain the valuable experience needed to excel in your career journey.

Job & Internship Search Tips

Click the resource below for helpful tips on how to successfully navigate your job or internship search including where to look, how to network, and more!

Resources to Gain Experience

Explore the tools, tips, and platforms below to help you find internships, jobs, and hands-on experiences.

Handshake

Handshake is the Career and Professional Development Center’s primary system for online recruiting, accessing employer profiles, and job/internship postings. In …

LinkedIn Learning

As an RMU student, you get FREE access to LinkedIn Learning — a powerful online educational platform with more than 5,000 …

Career Trends & Insights

Make informed career decisions with this interactive tool that helps you explore employment trends, job availability, salary ranges, in-demand skills, …

Forage – Virtual Job Simulations

Forage is an innovative online platform that allows students to explore career paths and gain practical experience through company-endorsed job …

Big Resume

Big Resume is a powerful tool designed to enhance your resume and increase your chances of landing that dream job. …

Vault

Vault is a comprehensive career resource that includes industry and profession overviews; rankings and profiles for employers and internship programs; …

Big Interview

Big Interview is an online system that combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build your …

Colonial Closet

The Colonial Closet provides RMU students with access to professional clothing and accessories at no cost, helping you feel confident …

TeamWork Online

Are you interested in employment in sports and live events? TeamWork Online is the leading hiring platform and professional network …

Pittsburgh Business Times

A free subscription for the Pittsburgh Business Times is available through the RMU Library.  Students may register for a free …

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Contact & Location

Phone
412-397-6333
Address

Benjamin Rush Center
400 Pennsylvania Avenue
Moon Township, PA 15108

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm