Internships, Jobs, & Careers
Internships 
What is an internship?
Why should I do an internship?
Learn the basics about internships and the types of opportunities that
are available
Steps to creating
a great internship
Information on your options and how to secure a position
Finding an Internship
Are you ready to Start your search? Here are some starting points.
Earning Credit
Learn how to earn credit for your internship and download the required
forms.
GEN ST 350 (For general internships.)
ECON 399 (For economics-related internships)
Career & Internship Exploration Events
For those who missed the Economics Career Workshop in December 2012 facilitated by Career Counselor Patrick Chidsey of The Career Center, the workshop slides and other resources can be found here:
- Economics Workshop Powerpoint Slides
- Key Resources
- Job & Internship Websites
- Successfully Searching HuskyJobs
- Helpful Articles
Career Search Resources
The Career Center provides excellent information to help students find employment, and also assists students in career planning and in finding a career. Some of the services offered include:
- The Web Resume And Registration System
- View Job and Internship listings through HuskyJobs
- Employer Panels
- List of Recruiters
- Workshops
The UW Alumni
Association has the Husky
Career Network program to further help you with career development.
Some of the services offered include:
- Career Connections
- Job Boards
- Reseach Tools
- Career Assessments
- Career events and workshops
The Washington Occupational Information System contains valuable information including detailed profiles for all jobs in the State of Washington, online career assessments and resources, and information about various schools and programs.
The Economics Advising Office can also sign students up to their econjobs email list. Any career and internship information is sent to students via this list.
Last Updated December 5, 2012
