You may view the summer as a welcome break from the classroom and academia; for many students, it can be.
However, if you are looking for opportunities to make the most of this time, you will find several ideas listed below that will allow you to engage in productive activities geared toward improving your resume and preparing you for the next steps in your career.
Although tech-related roles can provide you with the opportunity to apply the skills you’re learning in the classroom to real-world situations, part-time jobs don’t necessarily need to be IT-related to be valuable experiences. Remember, soft skills are transferable! Keep in mind that you may be using many of the same resources as you would for a full-time job or internship search, several of which can be found right here on campus.
Some employers may offer low-stakes opportunities known as job shadows, which allow you to gain exposure to different positions you may be interested in.
In addition, there are various leadership conferences and programs that accept students from all class levels:
Summer is a great time to polish some of your soft or transferable skills, such as leadership, communication, and teamwork. What better way to do this than to work or volunteer at a summer camp or program? Some are techoriented and may ofer opportunities to teach and tutor as a part-time tech instructor. Luddy also hosts several camps each summer. Emails are sent in mid-February seeking applications
for counselors, so check your email often. Here are just a few examples of the types of camp counselor/instructor positions available across the country, several of which can be located in Luddy Careers:
Consider getting involved in research by serving as a research assistant to a professor in Luddy. Research provides an excellent opportunity to gain new knowledge and experience in the feld, and it allows you to connect with faculty members who are experts in their area of study. If you are considering graduate school, this can be an especially benefcial experience. There are two primary ways to become involved in research at Luddy and Indiana University:
Employers love students who take initiative and allow their passion to fourish outside the classroom. Some ideas for personal projects include beginning a blog or building an app. These are great resume builders as well as wonderful ways to apply your newfound technical skills in a hands-on setting.
When learning new technical skills or languages, there are a number of available sites that are often free to students:
Volunteering is both a resume and happiness booster. To find opportunities specific to where you’ll be living this summer, check out one of the links below:
Whether you are seeking an internship or full-time employment, it’s never too early to start preparing for the Fall Career Fair! Here are a few things you can do to ensure you are ready when the fall semester rolls around:
