Internship Guide

Get in touch with Alison Heryer at aheryer@pdx.edu to discuss the internship process.

Months in advance of the school term when you want to do an internship, you need to find it, establish contact and agree upon the arrangement between you, PSU and the employer (links below). You’ll also need a resume tailored to the internship opportunity. See tips for How to Write an Internship Resume.

Your junior year or later, when you have a portfolio full of great photos from your classes!

Research places (find links below) to decide where you want to work. Also look at Handshake, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and Glassdoor. Check them out on social media for how employees feel about their jobs.

Internships are the single most effective way to get hired! Build your resume with paid internship experiences at prestigious companies looking for new talent. Make money while earning college credit at the same time. Expand your professional network for valuable future references.

Fill out the Internship Form for Students and the By-Arrangement Request Form.