Step One: Prepare Your Documents
Ready to find an internship? Start here by preparing your documents. Most internship applications will require a resume and cover letter.
Need Help? Visit with our Career Coaches to get feedback on:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Personal Statement
- Mock Interviews
- LinkedIn Profile
- Handshake Profile
Step Two: Find an Internship
There are many different ways students can find experiential learning opportunities. Some of the most common ways students find these opportunities include:
- Online Job Boards
- Handshake: This is the first place we encourage students to look for opportunities. Handshake was specifically created for college students. Employers turn to this job board first in order to find student talent. Login with your NDSU student credentials. (NDSU Alumni have access to Handshake as well!)
- Recommended Search Filters
- Job Type (Internship)
- Pay
- Job Role
- Industry
- Major
- Recommended Search Filters
- LinkedIn: This can be a great place to search for internships and learn more about individual companies and company culture. Many times employers will also list available internship positions on their news feed. This is a great way for you to connect with other NDSU students or alumni who work for particular companies of interest. To learn more about building a LinkedIn profile, check out our LinkedIn resources page.
- Recommended Search Filters
- Experience Level (Internship)
- Job Type (Internship)
- Industry
- Job Function
- Title
- Recommended Search Filters
- Handshake: This is the first place we encourage students to look for opportunities. Handshake was specifically created for college students. Employers turn to this job board first in order to find student talent. Login with your NDSU student credentials. (NDSU Alumni have access to Handshake as well!)
- Career Fairs
- The NDSU Career and Advising Center hosts several career fairs and expos throughout the year, hosting employers from all over the U.S. Many of the employers also conduct on-campus interviews the days following the expos. This is a great way to interview for multiple positions within a short amount of time.
- Use Handshake to see a list of employers who will be attending our upcoming fairs.
- The NDSU Career and Advising Center hosts several career fairs and expos throughout the year, hosting employers from all over the U.S. Many of the employers also conduct on-campus interviews the days following the expos. This is a great way to interview for multiple positions within a short amount of time.
- Employer Information Sessions
- The NDSU Career and Advising Center brings many employers to campus each year. Some employers will hold information or tabling sessions in order to get to know the students at NDSU. These are great opportunities to learn about different companies and hear about open positions. You can find these events on Handshake.
- Personal Connections
- Network, network, network! I’m sure you’ve all heard the saying, “It’s who you know, not what you know” that gets you a job. Well, there is some truth to that saying. Sometimes personal connections (like faculty, family, friends, or other organizations) are the best way to find out about internship opportunities. As you are going through the internship search process, make sure to start by asking your personal network for suggestions and advice. Many times just reaching out to a distant relative or a professor you had your freshman year can be surprisingly helpful.
- Self-Guided Research
- Students can also find great opportunities through self-guided research. This often times involves extensive online searches and research on individual companies. You can also check out the list of Additional Internship Resources below.
*As you are looking for internships ensure you are aware of any specific requirements for your major. You can find more information about your major below.
Tips for Searching By Major
Requirements:
- Prerequisite ACCT 311 (C or better)
- Final Paper
- To find out who your faculty advisor is, login to Campus Connection and click “Student Self-Service.” If you do not see your Professional Advisor listed, please reach out to our team. You may need to be assigned a faculty advisor.
Hourly Average: $21.03
Popular Companies:
- AgCountry Farm Credit Services
- Bobcat Company
- Brady Martz & Associates
- CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
- Eide Bailly
- North Dakota State Auditor’s Office
- RSM US LLP
- Widmer Roel PC
Popular Internship/Co-op Titles:
- Accounting Intern
- Audit Intern
- Finance Co-op
- Tax Intern
Popular Industries:
- Financial – Finance, Banking, Insurance
- Manufacturing – Food, Beverage, Electronics, Any Products
- Professional & Business – Accounting and Payroll Services
- Public Administration – Federal, State, County, City, Military, Justice, Public Order, Space
- Trade, Transport, Utilities
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Employer’s Website
- Job Board (Not LinkedIn or Handshake)
- Meet the Firms
- NDSU Career Expo
- Personal Contact
Internship Faculty Advisor:
- Erik Hanson
erik.drevlow.hanson@ndsu.edu
(701) 231-5747
Hourly Average: $16.11
Popular Companies:
- Agassiz Seed & Supply
- CHS Inc
- Farm Service Agency (FSA)
- Riverton Research
Popular Internship/Co-op Titles:
- Agricultural Intern
- Agronomy Intern
- Crop Intern
- Customer Service/Sales Support Intern
- Grain Intern
- Sales Intern
Popular Industries:
- Financial – Finance, Banking, Insurance
- Manufacturing – Food, Beverage, Electronics, Any Products
- Natural Resources – Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Employer’s Website
- Handshake
- NDSU Career Expo
- Personal Contact
- Student Organization
Internship Faculty Advisor:
- Jaeha Lee
jaeha.lee@ndsu.edu
(701) 231-8220
Hourly Average: $13.91
Popular Companies:
- Duluth Trading Company
- Scheels
- The Buckle
Popular Internship Titles:
- Buyer
- Retail Merchandising Intern
- Sales and Management Intern
- Stylist
Popular Industries:
- Trade, Transport, Utilities
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Employer’s Website
- Faculty Member
- NDSU Career Expo
- Personal Contact
Internship Faculty Advisor:
- Danielle Condry
danielle.condry@ndsu.edu
701-231-7512
Hourly Average: $17.15
Popular Companies:
- Aldevron, LLC
- American Crystal Sugar Company
- Genovac
- USDA
Popular Internship/Co-op Titles:
- Lab Tech
- Microbiology Lab Intern
- Research Associate
- Scientific Intern
Popular Industries:
- Education & Health – College, Universities, Professional Schools, Trade Schools
- Manufacturing – Food, Beverage, Electronics, Any Products
- Professional & Business – Scientific Research Services
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Employer’s Website
- Faculty Member
- Handshake
- Job Board (Not Handshake or LinkedIn)
- Personal Contact
* Many Civil Engineering and Construction Management students register for ENGR 397 in the fall or spring semesters. Contact ndsu.intern@ndsu.edu for more information.
Hourly Average: $20.52
Popular Companies:
- Braun Intertec
- ASN Constructors
- City of Fargo
- SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
- Ulteig
Popular Internship/Co-op Titles:
- Civil Engineer Intern/Co-op
- Construction and Survey Group Intern
- Construction Materials Testing Co-op
- Project Manager Intern
- Project Engineer Intern
Popular Industries:
- Construction
- Professional & Business – Architectural and Engineering Services
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Employer’s Website
- Handshake
- NDSU Career Expo
- Personal Contact
*NOTE: Electrical and Computer Engineering Internships/Co-ops go through Dr. Benjamin Braaten, benjamin.braaten@ndsu.edu.
Hourly Average: $26.83
Popular Companies:
- Bobcat Company
- CNH Industrial
- Collins Aerospace
- John Deere
Popular Internship/Co-op Titles:
- Electrical Engineering Intern/Co-op
- Engineering Technology Development Intern/Co-op
- Engineering Inter/Co-op
- Test Engineer Intern/Co-op
Popular Industries:
- Construction
- Manufacturing – Food, Beverage, Electronics, Any Products
- Professional & Business – Architectural and Engineering Services
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Employer’s Website
- Job Board (Not LinkedIn or Handshake)
- NDSU Career Expo
- Personal Contact
Requirements:
- Prerequisite: FIN 320 (C or better)
- Internship Faculty Advisor
- Fariz Huseynov
fariz.huseynov@ndsu.edu
(701) 231-5704
- Fariz Huseynov
- NOTE: Northwestern Mutual internships do not qualify for FIN 397
Hourly Average: $16.93
Popular Companies:
- Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
- First International Bank & Trust
Popular Internship/Co-op Titles:
- Credit Intern
- Financial Advisor Intern
- Financial Paraplanner Intern
Popular Industries:
- Financial – Finance, Banking, Insurance
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Employer’s Website
- Handshake
- NDSU Career Expo
- Personal Contact
Internship Faculty Advisor:
- Anne Denton
Anne.Denton@ndsu.edu
(701) 231-6748
Hourly Average: $24.92
Popular Companies:
- Bobcat Company
- Collins Aerospace
- Cornerstone Bank
- Gate City Bank
- Korber Pharma, Inc.
- Marvin
- Protosthetics
Popular Internship/Co-op Titles:
- Application Developer Co-op
- Computer Science Intern
- IT Co-op/Intern
- Software Developer Intern
- Software Engineer Intern
- Systems Programming Intern
Popular Industries:
- Information – Publishing, Software, Broadcasting, Telecom, Data Processing, Hosting
- Manufacturing – Food, Beverage, Electronics, Any Products
- Professional & Business – Architectural and Engineering Services
- Professional & Business – Management Consulting, Technical Consulting
- Professional & Business – Scientific Research Services
- Trade, Transport, Utilities – Transportation & Warehousing
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Employer’s Website
- Handshake
- Job Board (Not LinkedIn or Handshake)
- NDSU Career Expo
- Personal Contact
Requirements:
- IME 397 – Internship-Co-op for Technical Elective
- Pre-Approval Process (REQUIRED):
- After you obtain your position, complete this application form: IME Co-op/Internship Application Form
- Send an email to the IME Department at ndsu.ime@ndsu.edu with your completed application form attached.
- Credit/Hour Breakdown:
- 160 hrs. – 319 hrs. = 1 credit
- 320 hrs. – 479 hrs. = 2 credits
- 480+ hrs. = 3 credits
Hourly Average: $24.45
Popular Companies:
- Bobcat Company
- Collins Aerospace
- Graco
Popular Internship/Co-op Titles:
- Continuous Improvement Co-op
- Manufacturing Engineer Co-op/Intern
- Quality Systems Engineer
Popular Industries:
- Manufacturing – Food, Beverage, Electronics, Any Products
- Professional & Business – Architectural and Engineering Services
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Handshake
- NDSU Career Expo
- Personal Contact
Requirements:
- Prerequisite: MIS 320 (C or better)
- Final Paper
- To find out who your faculty advisor is, login to Campus Connection and click “Student Self-Service.” If you do not see your Professional Advisor listed, please reach out to our team. You may need to be assigned a faculty advisor.
Hourly Average: $18.36
Popular Companies:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
- Bobcat Company
- NDSU Information Technology Services
- Scheels
Popular Internship/Co-op Titles:
- Business Intelligence Intern
- Information Technology Co-op/Intern
- IT Intern
Popular Industries:
- Construction
- Education & Health
- Financial – Finance, Banking, Insurance
- Manufacturing – Food, Beverage, Electronics, Any Products
- Professional & Business
- Trade, Transport, Utilities
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Handshake
- Job Board (Not Handshake or LinkedIn)
- NDSU Career Expo
- Personal Contact
Hourly Average: $16.66
Popular Companies:
- BNG Team
- Bobcat Company
- Fastenal Company
- Liberty Business Systems
- Off the Wall Advertising
- PepsiCo Frito Lay
Popular Internship/Co-op Titles:
- Marketing Intern
- Sales and Marketing Intern
- Sales Intern
Popular Industries:
- Financial – Finance, Banking, Insurance
- Manufacturing – Food, Beverage, Electronics, Any Products
- Professional & Business
- Trade, Transport, Utilities
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Faculty Member
- Job Board (Not Handshake or LinkedIn)
- Marketing & Sales Hiring Fair
- NDSU Career Expo
- Personal Contact
Requirements:
- Co-op/Internship as Technical Elective
- Pre-Approval Process (REQUIRED):
- Send an email to the ME Internship Coordinators at ndsu.me.intern@ndsu.edu.
- Credit/Hour Breakdown:
- 160 hrs. – 319 hrs. = 1 credit
- 320 hrs. – 479 hrs. = 2 credits
- 480+ hrs. = 3 credits
Hourly Average: $22.21
Popular Companies:
- Aagard Group
- American Crystal Sugar Company
- Appareo Systems
- Bobcat Company
- Braun Intertec
- CNH Industrial
- Collins Aerospace
- Graco
- John Deere
- Marvin
- nVent
- Polaris Industries Inc.
- Red E, LLC
- Tecton Products, LLC
- Trail King Industries, Inc.
Popular Internship/Co-op Titles:
- Design Engineer Intern/Co-op
- Engineering Intern/Co-op
- Manufacturing Engineering Intern/Co-op
- Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-op
- Process Engineering Intern/Co-op
- Product Engineering Intern/Co-op
- Quality Engineering Intern/Co-op
- Test Engineering Intern/Co-op
Popular Industries:
- Construction
- Manufacturing – Food, Beverage, Electronics, Any Products
- Natural Resources – Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting
- Professional & Business – Architectural and Engineering Services
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Employer’s Website
- Faculty Member
- Handshake
- Job Board (Not LinkedIn or Handshake)
- NDSU Career Expo
- Personal Contact
Internship Faculty Advisor:
- Christina Hargriss
christina.hargiss@ndsu.edu
(701) 231-1230
Hourly Average: $15.54
Popular Companies:
- MN DNR
- North Dakota Forest Service
- Pelican River Watershed District
Popular Internship Titles:
- Fisheries Intern
- Forestry Intern
- Seasonal Water Resource Technician
- Wildlife Management Intern
Popular Industries:
- Natural Resources – Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Employer’s Website
- Faculty Member
- NDSU Career Expo
- Personal Contact
Requirements:
- Sales Internship Guidelines
- Pre-Approval Process:
- Email Eric Gjerdevig (eric.gjerdevig@ndsu.edu) to find a time to discuss your internship.
- Eric will review the position and determined if it meets the requirements of the program.
- Students should be pro-active and meet with Eric prior to applying for a position if they are unsure whether it meets program requirements.
Hourly Average: $16.95
Popular Companies:
- Bobcat Company
- Enterprise Holdings
- Fastenal Company
- Liberty Business Systems
- Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC
- PepsiCo Frito Lay
- Sherwin-Williams Company
- Titan Machinery
Popular Internship Titles:
- Business Development Representative Intern
- Inside Sales Representative
- Marketing & Sales Intern
- Sales Associate
- Sales Intern
- Sales Management Intern
Popular Industries:
- Financial – Finance, Banking, Insurance
- Manufacturing – Food, Beverage, Electronics, Any Products
- Professional & Business
- Trade, Transport, Utilities
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Faculty Member
- Handshake
- Job Board (Not LinkedIn or Handshake)
- Marketing & Sales Hiring Fair
- NDSU Career Expo
- Personal Contact
Internship Faculty Advisor:
- Fariz Huseynov
fariz.huseynov@ndsu.edu
(701) 231-5704
Popular Companies:
- CorVent Medical
- Border States
- Microsoft
Popular Internship Titles:
- Supply Chain Intern
Popular Industries:
- Manufacturing – Food, Beverage, Electronics, Any Products
- Professional & Business
- Trade, Transport, Utilities
Where Students are Finding Internships:
- Handshake
- NDSU Career Expo
- Personal Contact
Hourly Average: $16.48
Popular Companies
- Business Administration
- Bobcat Company
- Liberty Business Systems
- NDSU – Dining
- Sherwin-Williams Company
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- NDSU Residence Life
- Fair Hills Resort
- Management/Management Communication
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
- Eagle Creek Software Services
* Many Engineering students register for ENGR 397 in the fall or spring semesters. Contact ndsu.intern@ndsu.edu for more information.
Hourly Average: $22.27
Popular Companies:
- Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
- Bobcat Company
- Red E, LLC
- Biomedical Engineering
- Aldevron, LLC
- CorVent Medical
- Software Engineering
- Bobcat Company
- Eagle Creek Software Services
- American Red Cross Internships
- Best Friends Animal Society
- Career One Stop
- College Recruiter
- Department of Defense – STEM Internships
- Idealist
- Indeed
- In Roads
- Internjobs.com
- Internship USA
- No Experience Jobs
- TFAS – Academic Internship Program
- The Washington Center
- Washington Internship Institute
- ZipRecruiter
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Step Three: Land the Internship
- Submit a resume and cover letter (if applicable) that is tailored to the position you are applying for.
- Prepare for the interview.
- Check out CAC Resources on Interviewing. Resources include…
- Interview guides.
- Practice interview questions.
- Mock interviews.
- Tips and best practices.
- Check out CAC Resources on Interviewing. Resources include…
- Land the internship and accept the offer!
- Ensure you know the details…
- Salary
- Hours
- Location
- Supervisor
- Ensure you know the details…
Step Four: Register Your Internship
Have you been offered an internship? Do you plan on earning academic credit? The next step is to register it with the Career and Advising Center. Visit our page on registration to learn how.
