Identifying Your Interests / Self-Assessment

How do you turn an internship into a clearer career path? As graduation approaches, Ben shares how his summer with EY’s People Consulting team helped him build confidence, prepare for what’s next, and better understand the kind of work he wants to pursue.

I started my internship search by mass applying online, but the opportunity that changed my trajectory came from networking, student involvement, and direct outreach. Here’s how that approach led me to a machine learning internship with Zendesk in Berlin.

When people asked what I was doing after graduation, I didn’t have an answer. My career plan was simply “something in business.” After applying to over 200 internships and facing rejection after rejection, I learned three critical lessons about landing a job in today’s competitive market that eventually helped me secure a full-time marketing role in my dream city.

BizCareers brought industry leaders from more than 20 companies to campus to share insights on AI and career pathways across marketing, sales, operations, and analytics. Here are the key takeaways students gained from the event.

If it feels like you need experience to get experience, you’re not alone. The good news? There are real, accessible ways to start building skills before your first internship. This guide walks you through your options so you can take a first step that fits your schedule, builds confidence, and actually counts.