How to Find an Internship
Network
If you haven’t already, you’ll quickly discover that one of the best ways to land a job (or an internship!) is through your connections. Think of the older adults in your life, like parents, teachers, administrators, coaches, grandparents, friends, and especially people with interests or careers that align with your future aspirations. Ask your network if they have or know of any internship opportunities, and even if they don’t right now, they’ll be likely to let you know when an opportunity does arise.
Join LinkedIn
After networking with your friends and family, consider creating a LinkedIn profile to do some online networking. LinkedIn is an essential tool you will use in your professional career to connect with other professionals and explore job opportunities.
Once you’ve built a LinkedIn profile and have added your education, work experience, extracurriculars, and leadership experiences, you’ll be able to attract job recruiters. You can also use the LinkedIn job board to search for internships relevant to your interests and career goals!
Explore Local Opportunities
Are there any small, local Seattle businesses you love to support? Consider visiting the store location and asking the owner if they have any unadvertised internship opportunities. Chances are, they’re probably willing to give a loyal customer a chance to help their business succeed!
Discover National Opportunities
While local internship opportunities are always a great avenue to explore, national internship opportunities also offer incredible, well-respected experiences for high school students. You can often find national internships online. Search for your field of interest, such as STEM, journalism, and more, to find internships that align with your future major.
Washington State Government
Boeing
Port of Seattle
Dental Assistants
King County
Microsoft
Indeed
Bright Horizons
Marine
