Student Internship Spotlights

“The O’Brien Center has taught me so much over the past four years about what my resume should look like and how to continue developing it with new roles and skills that I obtain. Being able to work with my Career Advisor to have a mock interview prior to interviewing with any companies helped me feel more prepared and go into it ready to book the job.”

“Challenge yourself. The only way to grow as a professional is to challenge yourself. Internships are meant to teach you. Don’t be afraid of working in a new industry or in a position that requires commitment. I have benefited immensely from the knowledge and experiences gained through my internships, especially at PUMA Group. The more experiences you have, the more prepared you will become for the professional industry.”

“Have a good relationship with your professors—they are your best resources! And make sure to use the O’Brien Center to help to build a strong resume!”

“Take advantage of every opportunity available to you! Participate in professional development workshops and parent-teacher conferences at your school. While you are learning how to create a curriculum, implement lesson plans and classroom management skills with your host teacher. It is just as important to understand your role as a teacher outside of your classroom and your relationship with parents, colleagues and administration.”

“Ask faculty for advice on how to start getting into your career. They are extremely helpful and a great resource on campus.”

“Use all of the resources Merrimack has to offer because it definitely helped me find my internship on Handshake and become prepared for the hiring process.”

“It’s okay to not know what you want to do with your career! Go see a career advisor. They are there to help you and figure out what path you might want to take.”

Internships come in all shapes and sizes! During winter break last year, Data Science major Hayden Carr ’22  completed a four-week internship as a Junior Business Analyst with Avita Pharmacy. He was offered – and accepted – a position for this summer!

“From the start of my freshman year, my career advisor Laura walked me through polishing my resume and honing my interview and networking skills. Every semester we worked on new things so that by the time I had the opportunity to apply and interview for my internship at Woodard & Curran, I was ready!”

“Go to the O’Brien Center early and often! I learned about cover letter and resume writing and conducted mock interviews through the Quinncia app.”

“Check out Handshake! There are plenty of opportunities on that job search site to sharpen your skills and try out different positions. It’s where I found my internship!”

“Take advantage of internship classes within your major. This helped me prepare my resume, set goals and practice interviewing. And don’t forget to get a good night’s sleep, eat a good breakfast and have a good mindset!”

“Our nursing program at Merrimack starts hands-on learning as early as second semester. This early on-the-ground experience was very beneficial and gave me more confidence once I was introduced to the clinical setting.”