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

  Salesforce Consulting Intern (Fall 2024 - Remote)

  Who We Are Founded in 1917, Eide Bailly is one of the top 20 CPA and business advisory firms in the nation with over 40 offices across 15 states. At the core, Eide Bailly is a people-first firm - real people, passionate about living fulfilling lives both in and out of the office. We strive to foster an environment that is centered around respect, trust, support, integrity, professionalism, fun, innovation, and providing a work-life integration where our people can be their full authentic selves! As a result, we are proud to have been rated a Top 10 Accounting Firm in culture, relationships with supervisors, benefits, firm leaders, and work/life balance in the 2022 Vault survey.  Why You’ll Love Working Here The Culture – At Eide Bailly, you’ll feel respected, trusted, and cared for. The firm truly values your personal growth and wellbeing, while empowering you to not only do your job well but to also live a meaningful life outside of work. We’re all here to help each other be the best version of ourselves! The Benefits – Focused on helping you stay well in all aspects of your life, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include a generous PTO policy, CPA benefits, access to counseling services, a premium membership to the Calm app, paid community service hours, a Lifestyle Spending Accounting, and so much more! The Flexibility – We strive to help all employees find an integration between their work and personal life. Our leaders are there to help you determine how to leverage flexibility to meet your personal needs. The Fun – We want all our employees to have fun while they work and have time to connect with coworkers. Some examples of social activities include busy season happy hours, putt-putt competitions in the office, food trucks, Flannels and Pajamas, Turkey Trots, and more! The Exposure – You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside managers, partners, and client executives right away! The Variety – You’ll work on a variety of clients across various service industries providing you with the most diversified experience imaginable, helping you to determine which area(s) you may want to specialize in long-term. The Growth – When you start, you will be paired up with an Eide Guide AND a Career Advisor to help you acclimate to your new role as well as coach you in your career development. Any question, big or small, you’ll have someone there to help you decide how and when you want to advance your career. Not sure you want to stay in your current service area? You can apply for the EB Xchange program to gain insight into various Specialty Services. Our goal is to help get you to where you want to be! Eide Bailly Technology Consulting At Eide Bailly Technology Consulting our business is about making our clients' businesses better. Our driving force motivating each and every engagement is to understand our clients' needs and to discover the best-fit solutions that will yield valuable results for their business. What makes us different – and why our clients choose to work with us – is our proactive, consultative approach to people, process and technology, and our incredible team. By far, our people make our business, and our culture inspires and attracts the industry's leading talent. We promote a happy workplace by making work-life balance a daily practice and actively engaging in the communities we serve. Our dedication to service is showcased in our Firm's charitable donation match and focus on encouraging staff to volunteer their time to causes close to them. These are just some of the reasons why we remain an employer of choice for today's top talent.  Typical Day in the LifeA typical day as a Salesforce Consulting Intern may include the following:Assist with Salesforce or integration implementation engagements.Participate in outlining implementation objectives, issues, findings and recommendations in a variety of client situations.Documenting technical solutions.Working with other members of your team to find answers to complex problems.Communicating internally and externally to ensure all parties are operating in unison.Leveraging user stories to test custom built functionality.Who You AreWe are seeking a highly-motivated intern to work on our Salesforce Consulting team.You have the desire to learn from consultants how to assess client implementations needs, craft innovative solutions that span different subject matter domains and implement these plans to exceed the client expectations.You work well with technical developers on potential customizations to the project.You are working toward a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Information Systems or other related field.You have a genuine interest in working with CRM applications and cloud-based software implementations, business process consulting, or general systems integration work.You have the ability to effectively maintain and build working relationships with coworkers and clients.You have the ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with projects.Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.  Other Benefits to working at Eide Bailly Work on real client projects with the guidance of experienced data integration specialists Exposure to a wide breadth of challenges & solutions in multiple industries Exposure to data integrations tools and technologies Eligible for health insurance Potential certification reimbursement  What to Expect Next We'll be in touch! If you look like the right fit for our position, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview with you to learn more about your career interests and goals.  Interns We are excited to share that intern positions in technology consulting are paid $25.00/hour and are eligible for overtime. Interns are eligible for health insurance and 401(k) Profit Sharing.Eide Bailly LLP is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. #LI-RS1

  Compliance Officer Intern AMS-NOP (Virtual)

  Job Description a. Review Excel files and confirm information using internet research.b. Review information submitted in complaints.c. Review online marketing materials for violations of the USDA organic regulations.d. Process, review, and summarize data from multiple databases.e. Summarize findings using a template format.Duties include: a. Conducting internet research to identify potential violations of the USDA organic regulations.b. Contributes to enhancements in the quality, usefulness, sharing, and analysis of program data.c. Prepares informational memoranda and data for reports.d. Apply technical skills to analyze datasets in a variety of formats (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)e. Responsible for the development of queries and reports which will be provided to internal clients ensuring timeliness, accuracy and integrity of data.f. Conducting research, securing documentary and other evidence to assess and document compliance with USDA organic regulations. (Advanced Candidate)g. Reviewing complaint case files – evaluating the facts in hand, identifying potential violations, determining the elements needed to prove or disprove the allegations, and recommending a course of action. (Advanced Candidate)Location: Virtual  Hours per week: Flexible  (Minimum 20 hours Maximum 40 hours per week)   Preferred majors: AnyEducation Level: Undergraduate students Graduate Students   Desired Skills: a. Excel and General Internet Researchb. The ideal candidate will have a solid working knowledge of data analytical tools such as Excel and SharePoint. The candidate must communicate effectively and work well in team settings to effectively engage others.Supervision: Interns will report to the National Organic Program - AMSInterns will receive guidance and feedback from supervisor daily, weekly, or as needed. Interns formal evaluation are completed at the following segments of the internship session, Mid-term and Final Performance Evaluation.   Conditions of Employment You must be a US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident. Must be in good academic standing as defined by their academic institution. Unofficial Transcript can be used when applying for the position Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check. The position is renewable, based upon effective performance, availability of funds, and program needs, with the possibility of a multiple-year appointment.   Documents to have when applying: Resume   Pay information: Undergraduate students (Associates and Bachelor's degree seeking students): $17.20 Graduate students (Masters and Doctorate degree seeking students: $18.75 How to apply:   Complete HACU Application via: New Applicants https://www.hacu.net/assnfe/StudentInfo.asp?MODE=NEW&PROGTYPE=3  Returning Applicants https://www.hacu.net/assnfe/StudentProfile.asp?MODE=NEW&PROGTYPE=3    The internship with the USDA that you were selected for is offered through a third-party provider – the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). You need to complete their application before the official offer letter can be drafted and sent for your review.   Note: You do not need to wait on documents such as official transcripts, references, and so on to submit your application. You can upload a placeholder in its place and submit via email when you receive them.     Responding to Flyer or E-mail: E-mail resume and introduction to HACU@usda.gov  Copy/Type E-mail subject line as shown in flyer/email   General Information   About USDA and HACU For the past 27 years, USDA has partnered with HACU to provide internship opportunities for hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students. These internships provide valuable professional experience for students while also exposing students to the important work that is done at USDA. The students also make significant contributions to the sub-agencies. This partnership with HACU represents a larger USDA strategy aimed at ensuring a diverse, prepared, and competitive workforce that is vital to establishing a sustainable agricultural future. As a result of their positive internship experiences and supportive and inclusive culture at USDA, many former HACU students are now members of the USDA permanent workforce.  To learn more visit: USDA Agricultural Research Services (ARS) [https://www.ars.usda.gov/about-ars/] & Hispanic Association of University and Colleges National Internship Program [https://www.hacu.net/hacu/HNIP.asp] 

  IT Specialist FSIS-OCIO (Virtual)

  Job Description The position is in the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and serves as the Junior Integrator/Enterprise Architect of the FSIS' Office of Chief Technology Officer reporting directly to the FSIS Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The incumbent will be primarily responsible for providing rapid integration of new digital technologies and proof of concepts supporting FSIS business and mission products. The CTO’s office is responsible for overseeing the Innovation and Enterprise Architecture of key technology initiatives that support the innovation ecosystem.Duties include: Serves as an IT Specialist (Intern) within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer collaborates with Senior Employees and performs integration and Enterprise Architecture activities per the direction of the Chief Technology Officer. The incumbent working in tandem with Senior Enterprise Architects and Integrators in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer will work on cross-functional projects with strategic implications for technology adoption, and foster an agile approach to modernizing software, including technologies incorporating AI, cloud, and security.Location: Virtual  Hours per week: Flexible  (Minimum 20 hours Maximum 40 hours per week)     Preferred majors: Computer ScienceEducation Level: Undergraduate students Graduate Students   Desired Skills: Python, Power BI, TOGAF, or any Architecture concepts.Supervision: Interns will report to the FSIS-OCIO.Interns will receive guidance and feedback from supervisor daily, weekly, or as needed. Interns formal evaluation are completed at the following segments of the internship session, Mid-term and Final Performance Evaluation.   Conditions of Employment You must be a US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident. Must be in good academic standing as defined by their academic institution. Unofficial Transcript can be used when applying for the position Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check. The position is renewable, based upon effective performance, availability of funds, and program needs, with the possibility of a multiple-year appointment.   Documents to have when applying: Resume   Pay information: Undergraduate students (Associates and Bachelor's degree seeking students): $17.20 Graduate students (Masters and Doctorate degree seeking students: $18.75 How to apply:   Complete HACU Application via: New Applicants https://www.hacu.net/assnfe/StudentInfo.asp?MODE=NEW&PROGTYPE=3  Returning Applicants https://www.hacu.net/assnfe/StudentProfile.asp?MODE=NEW&PROGTYPE=3    The internship with the USDA that you were selected for is offered through a third-party provider – the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). You need to complete their application before the official offer letter can be drafted and sent for your review.   Note: You do not need to wait on documents such as official transcripts, references, and so on to submit your application. You can upload a placeholder in its place and submit via email when you receive them.     Responding to Flyer or E-mail: E-mail resume and introduction to HACU@usda.gov  Copy/Type E-mail subject line as shown in flyer/email   General Information   About USDA and HACU For the past 27 years, USDA has partnered with HACU to provide internship opportunities for hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students. These internships provide valuable professional experience for students while also exposing students to the important work that is done at USDA. The students also make significant contributions to the sub-agencies. This partnership with HACU represents a larger USDA strategy aimed at ensuring a diverse, prepared, and competitive workforce that is vital to establishing a sustainable agricultural future. As a result of their positive internship experiences and supportive and inclusive culture at USDA, many former HACU students are now members of the USDA permanent workforce.  To learn more visit: USDA Agricultural Research Services (ARS) [https://www.ars.usda.gov/about-ars/] & Hispanic Association of University and Colleges National Internship Program [https://www.hacu.net/hacu/HNIP.asp] 

  ARS FD Safety Assistant (Virtual - Beltsville, MD) Fall 2024

  USDA Agricultural Research Service is currently recruiting for an Safety Assistant at Beltsville Agricultural Research Center : USDA ARS in Beltsville, MD for Fall 2024. Intern will support the Branch in developing a safety management system (SMS) for ARS-wide use and reference.  The system will assist in accounting for related activities and steps to promote the improvement of related programs.  Impact will support the establishment of a Safety Management System for ARS.  The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and USDA provide high-quality internship experiences for college students. If interested, apply online at All Available Positions - Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (hacu.net) or email HACU@usda.gov to learn more about the position. Current college students and recent graduates are eligible to apply and do not have to be enrolled in a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) to apply for a position. For more information on USDA ARS, visit our website at ARS Home: USDA ARS.

  Human Resources (HR) Internship

   What is the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)?We are seeking an intern for our busy HR recruitment team.  This internship is not your typical internship, we offer year-round employment with plenty of flexibility to focus on your education goals.  Candidates must be available to work in one of the locations listed.Enjoy all the benefits of working for DoD, DCAA, and the Federal Government:·        Interns may choose a full-time or part-time work schedule·        Competitive salaries and career advancement opportunities·        Professional and leadership development programs·        Commitment to work-life balance·        Flexible work hours and teleworking opportunities·        Generous leave, benefits, and retirement packages Duties·        Performs entry level HR support assignments and technical tasks in HR functions such as recruitment and placement, classification and position management, labor relations, management employee relations, HR automated systems, etc.·        Coordinates actions with other offices, such as serviced organizations, payroll offices, and other HR offices in receiving the information requested, ensuring accuracy of data, etc·        Receives basic customer support inquiries telephonically and/or electronically.·        Performs miscellaneous office automation work such as word processing and office automation software to produce documents, correspondence, forms, reports, etc.QualificationsApplicants must be enrolled at a qualifying educational institution at least part-time and completed one year of study. The required education must lead to a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Must be U.S. citizen.  LocationsDCAA is seeking to fill one vacancy in Lowell MA, Fort Belvoir VA or Smyrna, GADCAA offers a hybrid work environment with a generous amount of duty time spent working from home but candidates are expected to live within reasonable commuting distance to this location.