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For Students<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet Your Coach<\/a><\/p>\n

Find Resources<\/a><\/p>\n

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Career Resources<\/a><\/p>\n

CDL Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jobs & Internships<\/a><\/p>\n

SBDI FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n

On-Campus Events<\/a><\/p>\n

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About the CDL<\/a><\/p>\n

Meet the Team<\/a><\/p>\n

CDL FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions at the Career Design Lab<\/h2>\n

The following are a list of the most frequently asked questions at the Career Design Lab. Please review and familiarize yourself with this page in its entirety before contacting the CDL.<\/p>\n

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I. HOW DO I GET AN INTERNSHIP?<\/h3>\n

There are multiple ways to get internships, and it is recommended that you try all options to increase your chances of success.<\/p>\n

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  1. You can check Handshake for any available opportunities<\/li>\n
  2. You can search the web and type in early career internships to get a list of companies to apply for.<\/li>\n
  3. If you are interested in Financial Services, companies generally hire internships 1 year in advance. E.g., if you want an internship in 2026, deadlines are often Summer 2025.<\/li>\n
  4. Search company websites that you are interested in and apply directly<\/li>\n
  5. Apply to Service Corp<\/li>\n
  6. Apply for Small Business Internship Program- For more information please check the FAQ for Small Business Development Initiative\u2019s Small Business Internship.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    II. HOW DO I WRITE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER?<\/h3>\n
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    1. There are many free resources on LinkedIn Learning that you can leverage to write Resume and Cover letter.\n