The good news is that there are ways to place yourself ahead of the competition. Avi Fertig, Director of Career Services at Touro’s Lander College of Arts & Sciences, along with his Career Services colleagues at other Lander Colleges, compiled the following list of six steps to help you connect to the internship you need for the career you want:

1. Visit Career Services: Your campus Career Services office has one job: to help you succeed. Touro University’s skilled professionals are here to guide students into fulfilling careers. By maintaining a reservoir of resources and close employer relationships, they have access to listings you might never find on your own. They will also help you prepare for interviews and draft cover letters tailored to the specific positions you’re applying to. Put yourself on the internship track by scheduling an appointment today.

2. Polish Your Résumé : A well-written resume makes it easier for employers to see your potential. Conversely, no internship application is complete without a strong résumé . If your resume is thin, poorly formatted, riddled with mistakes, or non-existent, you risk being overlooked immediately. When applying to internships online, tailor your résumé and cover letter to the specific role so your application doesn’t get lost among thousands of generic submissions. Career Services can help you create and polish a résumé that presents you at your best. 

3. Get to Know Handshake: Handshake is a powerful online resource that connects you to thousands of employers waiting to meet and hire you. Even better, every Touro University student has access to a free Handshake account. Creating a profile and uploading your résumé plugs you into a nationwide network of employers actively seeking college talent. It’s an invaluable tool—but only if you use it. 

4. Create and Maintain a LinkedIn Profile: Think of LinkedIn as your résumé on steroids. It allows you to showcase not only your experience but also your projects, skills, and interests. Beyond creating your profile, you can actively engage by following companies you’re interested in and connecting with alumni in your field. Employers often look you up on LinkedIn before or after an interview, so make sure your profile represents you as well as your résumé does.

5. Do Your Research: Before sending out your résumé, learn everything you can about the companies you target. Know what they do, what they value, and whether their work aligns with your interests. Employers expect applicants to come prepared for interviews with thoughtful questions and informed answers, but many fail this crucial test. In addition, understand what the specific internship requires. Customize your application to highlight how your skills fit the role. Research makes you stand out from other candidates.

6. Network Broadly + Submit Selectively: Blindly applying to dozens of companies rarely works—especially with corporate hiring managers increasingly relying on algorithms and AI to sort through the thousands of résumé they receive for every open position. Career Services can help you identify the right employers, refine your applications, and potentially connect you to people within your target company. Personal referrals or introductions typically improve your odds of being noticed.

Following these tips proved effective for Penina Gold, a ‘25 Computer Science graduate from Touro’s Lander College of Arts & Sciences, who was awarded a fulfilling internship at PepsiCo, where she now works full-time as a Platforms and Solutions Associate Analyst.

“Career Services helped me create a professional résumé, build a strong LinkedIn profile and practice my interview skills,” says Gold. “That gave me the tools to interview successfully at PepsiCo, leading to an internship and my current full-time role.”

Dani Levin, a ‘27 Accounting major at Touro’s Lander College of Arts & Sciences, credits Career Services for assistance in securing his Summer 2026 internship at PwC, where he’ll be working in Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services. "The preparation and advice I received from Career Services were instrumental in helping me secure my internship,” says Dani. "Their support gave me the tools and confidence I needed to succeed. I truly wouldn’t be in the position I’m in today without their help."

Chances to secure a summer internship at a major corporation usually end by mid-November. Some companies’ application cycles already close by October. Do not delay. Apply now! Using your campus Career Services resources prepares you for landing an internship that sets you up for long-term success.