Career Services Intern

Career Guide

A Career Services Intern supports a university or training program career center by helping students and alumni prepare for job searches, connect with employers, and access career resources. The role builds strong foundations in coaching support, event coordination, employer outreach, and student services.

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Key Responsibilities

Support students with resume and cover letter reviews using approved templates and guidelines
Help coordinate career fairs, employer info sessions, and workshops
Assist with appointment scheduling and front desk support
Maintain accurate student and employer records in the career platform
Collect feedback from students and employers to improve services
Research employers, industries, and job opportunities for student audiences
Create and update career resources such as guides, checklists, and web content
Support outreach campaigns to increase student engagement
Help track program metrics such as attendance, appointments, and outcomes
Represent the career center at on campus events and orientations

Top Skills for Success

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Customer Service

Empathy

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Event Coordination

Scheduling

Data Entry

Confidentiality

Career Resource Writing

Employer Outreach

Presentation Support

Basic Reporting

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Career Services Coordinator Career Advisor Employer Relations Coordinator Student Success Coach Academic Advisor

Transition Opportunities

Recruiting Coordinator Recruiter Human Resources Coordinator People Operations Coordinator Program Coordinator

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Career Coaching FundamentalsResume Review ConsistencyInterview Preparation TechniquesEmployer Relationship BuildingWorkshop FacilitationOutcome Tracking

Development SuggestionsUse a standard resume and interview rubric, shadow advising appointments, practice mock interview facilitation, and take ownership of a small event or outreach project with measurable goals.

Market Intelligence Report

Career Services Intern is part of the Career & Vocational Education category.Explore our market intelligence report to see how AI and hiring demand are shifting for these roles.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 15 to 22 per hour

Mid LevelUSD 18 to 25 per hour

Senior LevelUSD 20 to 28 per hour

Growth Trend

Steady demand, with hiring driven by academic calendars, career fair seasons, and increased focus on student employment outcomes.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

Universities and collegesCommunity collegesBootcamps and training providersNonprofit workforce programsStudent support offices

Industry Sectors

Higher EducationWorkforce DevelopmentNonprofitGovernmentEducation Technology

Recommended Next Steps

Build a portfolio with anonymized examples of resume feedback, workshop slides, and student outreach emails

Learn one career platform used by schools and document your process for key tasks

Run a small workshop or drop in resume clinic segment to gain facilitation experience

Conduct informational interviews with career advisors and recruiters to understand career paths

Track your impact using simple metrics such as appointments supported, event attendance, and employer responses