Find an Internship/Job or Gain Experience

Handshake

• Log in to your Handshake profile.
• Click the “Jobs” link and review the jobs/internships found or enter your search criteria. You may enter a job title, employer or keyword in the search box or utilize the filters for “Internship,” “Full-time job,” “Location” and “Onsite/remote.” Click “All Filters” for additional search options.

Additional Sites

• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Air Force Civilian Service
• Pittsburgh Hires Veterans
• Pittsburgh Technology Council- Internships
• Pittsburgh Technology Council- Career Connector (full-time)
• USAJOBS

• Identify companies/organizations of interest by using the Employers section of Handshake. You may search by Keyword, Location, Employer Size, and Industry.
• Learn about organizations through the Pittsburgh Business Times Book of Lists which contains a list of the largest companies/organizations for various fields.
• Check organization websites and look for links such as “Careers” or “Employment” to search for internship or job postings. Sometimes these links may appear in a “Contact Us” section. Apply to any postings of interest.
• If you are interested in the organization but do not see any postings, consider contacting them to inquire about options. Most websites will include a general contact email address. Send a professional email introducing yourself, your educational background and any related work experience/projects/skills. Indicate your interest in the organization and inquire if they have any internship opportunities or positions available.

• Speak with your networking contacts to learn about career options and ask for internship and job search advice.
• Start with people you know: family, friends, professors, advisors, staff, neighbors, etc.
• Join professionally focused clubs and organizations on campus and attend meetings. Ask other student members about their internship experiences. Search Revolution for RMU clubs and organizations.
• Consider joining a professional association related to your field and attending local meetings. Ask faculty for suggestions of professional associations related to your major. The What Can I Do With This Major? resource also provides a list of professional associations by major. Some professional associations also share job postings.
• Utilize LinkedIn to connect with alumni and other professionals working in your field.
• Refer to the Networking Quick Tips and the Job Search Curriculum (networking) in Big Interview for more information.

• Refer to our Students page and the “Events” link in Handshake for a list of upcoming job fairs and networking events.
• Research the employers who will be attending.
• Practice your “elevator pitch” and how you will introduce yourself.
• Utilize the Career Center’s Resume Writing page to make sure your resume is tailored and error-free.

• Student Jobs/Work-Study Positions: View Student Job Listings for current postings.
• Internships: Some on-campus student positions may also be eligible for academic internship credit.
• Full-time Positions: To search full-time positions available at Robert Morris University, search the Career Opportunities page (Staff Careers and Faculty Careers).