Gain Experience
Having relevant experience in a field no longer makes an applicant stand out, it's a requirement. Employers and graduate schools want to see evidence that you can apply your knowledge to real world situations and back up your education with involvement.
What type of experience is best for you? This is highly dependent on your own goals and if you have a career path in mind. For a general overview on ways to gain experience, be sure to read Internships and Gaining Relevant Experience.
Seeking experience related to your career goal? The links below provide an overview, as well a broad list of opportunities to begin your research.
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Health-related programs often require many service hours. Check out our Local Pre-Health Service Opportunities handout for a list of possible locations.
Resources
Handshake is NWU's career planning platform where students have access to more than 500,000 employers, from national Fortune 500 companies to small local businesses. You'll find part-time jobs, internships, and full-time opportunities in a variety of fields. Use your NWU email to claim your account today.
Our Make the Most of Handshake resource will help you maximize Handshake's potential.
The Career Center makes networking with professional alumni easy. The Career Assistance Network can connect you with alumni who are already established in your field and eager to help fellow Prairie Wolves.
The Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) connects NWU students to an array of exciting Washington, D.C., internships in and out of government. CHIP students live on Capitol Hill, work in the city, and take classes to make the most of their internship experiences.
The Chicago Center seeks to bring the urban community experience to college students. Students live and take classes at the center while completing an internship in Chicago. Several programs are available to NWU students.