It’s never too early to start thinking about summer internships, so start your search now to avoid falling behind. These employers are already accepting résumés and scheduling interviews, so send your application this week!
1. W magazine Summer 2012 Fashion Internship
Who: College students who can receive credit for the internship
Where: New York, NY
Deadline: None listed, but apply ASAP for early consideration!
About: Most of the internships posted on Ed2010 right now are still for spring positions, but W’s accessories department is already hiring for the summer. If your dream is to be a freelance stylist or to prep magazine photo shoots, this is an amazing opportunity with Condé Nast! Apply through Ed2010’s listing here.
2. Metropolitan Museum of Art College and Graduate Student Summer 2012 Internship
Who: College and graduate students. Course credit is not required.
Where: New York, NY
Deadline: March 1, 2012
About: If you love art history, library science or just want to find out more about how museums are run, there’s no better opportunity than one with the Met. Their application deadline for paid internships has passed, but the unpaid internship application is open until March. You’ll get free admission to the Met, and you’ll work in a specific gallery or research library, so specify which department you’re most interested in on your application. Apply through the museum’s official website here.
3. 24 Hours of Booty, the Official 24-Hour Cycling Event of Livestrong™, Summer 2012 Internship
Who: College students proficient in MS Office.
Where: Charlotte, NC
Deadline: None listed
About: 24 Hours of Booty is a nonprofit organization that organizes an annual cycling event to benefit cancer research charities, including Livestrong™. They accept interns in four different tracks: Marketing & Communications, Fundraising & Major Gifts, Development & Sponsorships and Event Coordination. Any majors are welcome to apply for all of the intern positions. If you want to find out more about how a nonprofit organization is run and what job opportunities there are in the nonprofit sector, this is a great opportunity! Apply through their website here.
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4. Seventeen magazine Summer 2012 Internship
Who: College students who can receive course credit
Where: New York, NY
Deadline: March 15, 2012
About: Seventeen’s deadline for summer internships isn’t until March, so take the next month to perfect your application, because this is one magazine opportunity you don’t want to miss. All of Seventeen’s departments–features, fashion, beauty/fitness and art/production–are accepting applications, so whether you’re into graphic design or beauty, Seventeenhas an internship for you! Find out more on their website here.
5. Belvedere Training Trader Trainee Summer 2012 Internship
Who: College students interested in proprietary trading
Where: Chicago, IL
Deadline: February 23, 2012
About: All majors are eligible to apply for this internship. No prior finance market knowledge is necessary, but students must have a genuine interest in trading and marketing. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about option theory, market making and options management. Find out more and apply on their website here.
6. Capital One Summer Analyst 2012 Internship
Who: College students of all majors
Where: Richmond, VA
Deadline: Depends on your school
About: Interns work with business leaders to learn the basics of business and analytics. Interns have the opportunity to develop capacity models, test trade-off revenue and credit losses, and analyze customer responses, among other duties. They’re offering campus recruitment sessions at various colleges across the country this semester. Check out their website here to see if Capitol One representatives are coming to your campus, and how to apply online if they’re not.
7. Liberty Mutual Product Management Summer 2012 Internship
Where: Boston, MA
Who: College students of all majors
Deadline: None given, but apply ASAP for immediate consideration!
About: Liberty Mutual’s product management interns research and analyze data to provide suggestions for making the insurance company’s business most profitable. Like Capitol One, they’ll be doing tons of campus visits this semester, but you can also find out more here.
8. Neiman Marcus Paid Retail Summer 2012 Internship
Who: College students of all majors
Where: Dallas, TX
Deadline: None given, but apply ASAP for immediate consideration
About: If you’re passionate about retail and selling, Neiman Marcus is the place to be! And if you’re into high fashion, even better! This paid internship will teach you the basics of buying, advertising and marketing. Find out more on the company website here!
9. Microsoft Corporation Summer 2012 Internship
Who: Computer Science majors
Where: Redmond, WA
Deadline: Varies depending on the department for which you’re applying
About: If you’re into software development and want to take your skills to the next level, Microsoft should be your dream internship. You’ll be able to contribute your own development ideas as well as providing research on existing projects. For more information, check out their official details here.
10. Alison Brod PR Summer 2012 Internship
Who: Open to all majors, but candidates should have a sincere interest in public relations
Where: New York, NY
Deadline: None listed, but apply ASAP for immediate consideration!
About: You’ve seen the Alison Brod offices on The City, but imagine how awesome it would be to actually work there! Crains NY Business named Alison Brod PR the second best company to work for in New York, and previous interns have had awesome assignments that include covering New York Fashion Week. They accept applications on a rolling basis, so email Aliza your résumé at aliza@alisonbrodpr.com now to get ahead of the game! Find out more about the company and the internship program on their website here.
Whether you’re interested in fashion or computer science, we hope this list will give you some great ideas for summer internships, collegiettes!