Analytics & Technology Internship Guide
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As access to data continues to grow, companies are relying even more on data science and data analytics to make informed business decisions. Because of this, the field of data and analytics is one of the fastest-growing and highest-paid sectors in the 21st century.
Getting Started
- RESUME! Creating your resume is the first step of any internship search. Come to Career Development for examples, advice and a resume review.
- Brainstorm: What would you like to do, and for what kind of organization?
Internship Postings
Many internship opportunities can be found online:
- The RU Career Account:
This account must be set up by Career Development. It gives access to internship postings sent directly to Rockhurst from employers. Sign up for an account at weekly workshops offered on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in Career Development.- NACE Link
This database is offered through the RU Career Account and is a good resource if you are seeking opportunities outside of Kansas City, especially in major metropolitan areas.
- NACE Link
- Organization Websites:
Many organizations post internships on their own websites.
Timeline
- 3-6 months before you want to start an internship, and ...
- 10-12 months before you want to start a summer research experience:
- Create your resume or curriculum vitae and take it to Career Services for review
- Research companies and programs
- Secure letters of recommendation and
- Begin applications
- Practice with a mock interview in Career Development
Kansas City Organizations
Resources for researching organizations in Kansas City:
- The Kansas City Business Journal Book of Lists, in Career Development, or their online business directory
- RU Career Account, accessed through Career Development
- Chambers of Commerce
- Google search
- U.S. Department of Labor Employer Locator
- Networking! Talk to classmates, professors, family and friends
Examples of organizations:
- Cerner Corporation
- YRC Worldwide (yrcw.com/careers/index.shtml)
- DST SS&C
- Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Searching in Other Cities
Use the same resources; simply focus them on other cities. NACE Link, an internship/job database through the RU Career Account, is connected to 500 other colleges nationwide. Additionally, many Jesuit universities offer reciprocal career resources. Contact RU Career Development to find out if you can receive services from another Jesuit university in the city you want to search in.
