Internship and job search
Beware of scam employers
Didn’t apply? Company name or domain is off? Can’t find the person on LinkedIn or in a search? Skills don’t align? No interview with a person? Check issued or your bank account requested before starting? Pay for their training? Promise of work sponsorship? Threat to call the police/immigration if you don’t take their job?
Put your excitement on pause. Review a list of common potential scams in hiring practices.
Resources for your job or internship search
Check out the following resources for your job search.
CareerLink
CareerLink is ASU’s university-wide posting system connecting employers that are seeking ASU students.
Conduct an effective internship/job search: Learn about the most popular job search tools and strategies.Career fairs: View ASU and other career fairs.Review recent career fair employers.Events: View company information sessions and competitions on-campus, at their site and virtual.GoingGlobal: Use GoinGlobal to find US and international opportunities, research companies that in the past have applied for H1B visas and more.
Other resources
LinkedIn – View resources that let students know the benefits of a LinkedIn profile and presence, and to help them get started.LinkedIn & CareerLink Profiles – Build Your LinkedIn and CareerLink Profiles. Tell your career story, be discovered by potential employers, and grow your network.Student Clubs – Browse ASU Fulton student clubs.Professional Organizations – View a list of professional organizations by state.Mergent Intellect – Accessible via ASU library>research databases>advanced search, for some smaller companies that might not advertise on job boards.Job/Internship Application Tracking – Organize your job/internship application search.
Things to consider
Co-op/internship considerations
Considering a co-op, internship, or other opportunities where you might take a regular semester off from classes or a reduced course load?
