How do I get an Internship?

These are methods to help you find the right internship for you.

• Spend some time thinking about what type of internship experience you are interested in completing
• Brainstorm a list of organizations you would like to intern.  
• Meet with your academic department's Internship Coordinator
• Talk to potential employers at career and internship fairs.
• Remember, if you do not find an internship experience listed with the organization you're interested in, go directly to the source and inquire further!  Visiting the employer website can provide you with details on any internship programs they may have, or provide you with the information you need to inquire further.
• Don't forget to check on LinkedIn as well, where you can search for internship and entry-level job postings with companies related to people in your LinkedIn network.
• Reach out to your network via an informational interview, and make sure you ask where the person you are interviewing would recommend starting to look for internships in your field of interest.
• Make sure to fill out all of your paperwork correctly when applying for a posted internship! 
• Need more help?  Check out all the different ways that the Career Development Center can assist you!
• Check out the organizations’ websites and learn about their mission, noteworthy items that have been in the news, new program developments, and staff members.
• Handshake is a great resource for researching organizations that are specifically invested in Minnesota State Mankato students (See link to Video/Screencast below)
• Talk with people in your network to see if anyone has additional information about the organization you are interested in—often they have the “off the record” scoop and you can learn a lot from trusted sources.
• Keep organized notes on your findings to use as a resource in the application and interview process.
• Utilize your notes to form solid questions that you will ask at the end of your interview. You will impress them if you say “Upon doing some research, I found ____. Can you tell me more about this?”
• In any interactions with employers, know that they are the experts. Approach conversations with curiosity, not authority.

   

  Current Internship Openings

  High Paying Sales Internship

  WELCOME TO THE KIN HOME EXPERIENCE!(Applying for a million other Jobs today? Jump to the end, check our channels, then apply. You won’t hurt our feelings.)WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOROur team values self-starters and go-getters, we have found that individuals that have excelled in competitive team environments and enjoy comradery, do extremely well. This is more of a sport than a job, and like most professional sports, we get paid extremely well for our efforts.OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONYou will go directly to potential customers' homes, collect some basic information, and set an appointment for a solar consultant to return.Simple.As energy and gas prices rise and inflation soars, it is a no-brainer for most homeowners to save money while saving the environment. The solar industry has grown 167% over the last decade in the United States and continues to grow exponentially. This is why so many people are friend-zoning their power company and switching to solar. Here @ Kin Home we provide plenty of room for advancement in management roles and opportunities for competitive people like yourself to move up quickly even beyond the internship! This is a difficult job but it is simple. No experience is required!You do not need prior marketing or sales experience. We will train you to succeed through daily meetings, in-house video courses, reading material, and getting you out there with an experiences sales rep! We offer summer housing for those that qualify, and opportunities to compete in our sales competitions, win incentives, and develop your skillset. OUR BENEFITS - LET'S GET TO THE GOOD STUFFOpportunity for growth and leadership in the Fastest Growing Solar Company in the NationSales skills for cold calling, prospecting, negotiating, and closing any company would love on a resumeSwag, Incentives, and trips that will knock your Kin* branded socks offMonthly team activities, competitions, and outings (I hope you like Topgolf and Pickleball)OUR HIRING PROCESS1. You find this job posting.2. You read it oh so carefully.3. You can’t believe you didn’t find us sooner.4. You tell us you are interested (apply here, email, yell, text, call)5. Meet some of our leadership and fall instantly in love... with our compensation and path to excellence. 6. You crush the interview, get hired, and tell everyone you know how great your life has become.7. You tell your friends, they quit their jobs prematurely and apply at Kin Home.REQUIREMENTS/MINDSET Coachable with good communication skills, high levels of integrity, grittiness, optimistic, competitive, and ability to work on your feet and be adaptable.“Skills can be learned, and qualifications will move you forward quickly, but a desire to learn and win is what we are looking for”. – meIf you have that desire to win, congratulations you may proceed to the next section.OUR PEOPLEOur sales force is our lifeline. We pump blood into the veins of Kin Home. We are not one type of person and your uniqueness will add to the blended mix of talent we call family.We are fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, single people, family people, stoked-on-life people. We are snowboarders, mountain bikers, painters, runners, video game all-stars, musicians, hunters, activists, entrepreneurs, and best friends. We are day makers and work hard to be the best. We are the fastest growing group of solar rockstars in the nation.MY ADVICEAPPLY! Even if you don’t think you are qualified. We will meet you and see if you’re a great addition for us and us for you. We will be honest, up front, and kind during the interviewing process. Entry level to expert sales positions are available. If you like people, you will love this job.Here are a few more resources for you to check out before you apply! Our Instagram:@kin.collectivesOur super fancy website:www.whykin.comYouTube Channel:*search @kincollective  

  Client Services Intern (Summer 2026)

  Overview: Cvent is a leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider with more than 5,900+ employees and nearly 22,000 customers worldwide. Founded in 1999, the company delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for event professionals and offers software solutions to hotels, special event venues and destinations to help them grow their group and corporate travel business.   The DNA of Cvent is our people, and our culture has an emphasis on fostering intrapreneurship --a system that encourages Cventers to think and act like individual entrepreneurs and empowers them to take action, embrace risk, and make decisions as if they had founded the company themselves. We foster an environment that promotes agility, which means we don’t have the luxury to wait for perfection. At Cvent, we value the diverse perspectives that each individual brings. Whether working with a team of colleagues or with clients, we ensure that we foster a culture that celebrates differences and builds on shared connections.   Are you a career-driven student looking to take your first step into the world of client services? Cvent, the leading online event registration and eMarketing software company is seeking interns for a 10-week rotational program for Summer 2026.   As a Client Services Intern, you will be learning everything from event industry fundamentals to how to use Cvent’s suite of products and best partner with customers to drive value.  Like a full-time Client Success Advisor, candidates must be able to think on their feet, take initiative to assist their team, be willing to network and contribute new ideas to already established processes, and have a customer-centric mindset.   Candidates must be prepared to work 40 hours per week during this internship and are expected to be fully invested in the program. Start your career on the right foot by joining a Fortune 500 company that will foster and build upon your career goals.  In This Role, You Will: Provide prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service  Help track customer goals and identify action plans to drive platform adoption and help clients achieve desired outcomes  Partner with customers on how to best leverage Cvent’s Virtual and Onsite Solutions functionality  Assist in planning and managing day of aspects of client events  Assist in providing strategic guidance for customers on event set up and management  Learn and execute onsite process using Cvent’s hardware and software Help develop and improve upon internal processes and provide product feedback as they pertain to client needs  Create a Cvent Proposal Project that will be presented to Client Services Management at your end-of-summer review Assist Cvent’s Client Services Management by organizing and carrying out client services-related projects and operational duties as needed  Here's What You Need: Full-time college student with plans to graduate in May 2027 (summer between Junior & Senior year)  Ability to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks  Ability to commute to our headquarters in Tysons Corner, VA  Self-motivated, analytical, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment  Physical Demands Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position. 

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  Summer 2026 Financial Representative Internship

  NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INTERNSHIP – RANKED ONE OF THE TOP INTERNSHIPS IN THE NATIONDay in the Life of an InternNORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INTERNSHIP – RANKED ONE OF THE TOP INTERNSHIPS IN THE NATIONNorthwestern Mutual's top tier internship program offers a level of hands-on experience rarely found in the financial services industry. We offer students the opportunity to learn all facets of holistic financial planning to create a well-rounded knowledge of the industry from insurance to wealth management. All interns will experience a real-world business environment while working with experienced financial representatives and will receive guidance through effective mentoring and business coaching to develop their skill set.Along with excellent mentorship and business coaching, the internship also offers the opportunity to directly interact with clients to develop an understanding for client needs, goals and objectives to help find effective solutions for any financial obstacles that could arise.Interns attend the same weekly meetings that full-time advisors do and will be working alongside these same full-time advisors to cultivate an interactive learning experience. They also will be held to similar expectations, to give them a firsthand look into what being an advisor is like with the intention of having them test-drive this career.If you are a highly driven, hardworking individual with a desire to help your community, then this is the right fit for you!BY JOINING OUR TEAM, YOU'LL HAVE ACCESS TO:·      Excellent mentorship from start to finish by some of the most successful people in the financial services industry·      An amazing work culture where diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and teamwork take priority and where hard work is recognize and rewarded·      The opportunity to build your own brand and business·      Access to the top financial products and services this industry has to offer·      Licensing support to gain your Series 7, Series 63 and CFP® certification to boost your value in the financial services industryJob Requirements:·      Must be a full-time student seeking a bachelor's degree·      Have a high level of energy and entrepreneurial tendencies·      A willingness to learn and a desire for growth·      A need to help others and the communities around themOur Learning Objectives:·      To train and educate on the role of a Financial Representative by teaching the effectiveness of solid, ethical financial planning·      Foster long-lasting client relationships within the community·      Build a strong financial knowledge base·      Build and maintain client bases, keep current client financial plans up-to-date and build a portfolio of new clients on an ongoing basis.WHO WE ARE:At Northwestern Mutual, we believe that everyone deserves to “spend their lives living” and that a strong financial plan is the cornerstone for ensuring that reality! Our teams of financial advisors across the nation embody these beliefs and are committed to helping clients reach their financial goals. With over 70% of American’s citing that their financial planning needs improvement[i], a career with Northwestern Mutual provides abundant opportunities to serve this growing need!Recognized by FORTUNE as one of the "World's Most Admired" companies[ii], Northwestern Mutual has been among the leaders in the financial services industry for nearly 160 years and has a proven track record of financial success.Offices located in:D.C.FairfaxTysonsRestonBethesdaBowie[i] NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL Planning & Progress Study 2018[ii] FORTUNE® Magazine January 2019

  Environmental Intern

  TRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Environmental Interns for our Summer 2026 intern program out of our Austin, TX Office. This is a paid full-time position. Anticipated duration will be from June through August 2026 (flexible). This position has the potential to transition into a Full-Time role upon graduation. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Project Managers and Team Leaders and partner with engineers, scientists, and technologists.ResponsibilitiesSupport various project tasks including regulatory requirements/review estimates, research, procurement support, etc.Perform data entry, data management, data evaluation, and data presentationField assistance with groundwater sampling, soil sampling, soil vapor sampling, ecological risk assessments etc.Field work oversight such as soil excavation, remediation, due diligence inspections, etc.Perform engineering calculations and design assistance for government, commercial, and industrial properties as neededPerform other related duties and responsibilities as necessaryQualificationsMinimum RequirementsMust be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's licensePursuing Bachelor or Associate Degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related fieldMinimum GPA of 3.0Has excellent verbal and written communication skillsPossesses solid technical and problem-solving skillsSelf-motivated, detail orientated person Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) Honest, fun, hard-working and ready to learn and growExperience with engineering software applications (AutoCad, MathCad, ESRI, HydroCad, WaterCad, ARCView GIS, etc.) is preferred but not requiredPreferred QualificationsExperience with engineering software applications (AutoCad, MathCad, ESRI, HydroCad, WaterCad, ARCView GIS, etc.) is preferred but not requiredOSHA 40 hour safety or 30 hour OSHA safety training preferred, but not required. Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees. Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors. Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.DisclaimersTRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.Salary RangeUSD $18.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr.