InPursuit Internship Conference

This fun and interactive one day conference features several concurrently running presentations and workshops designed to help Northwestern Students successfully navigate the internship search process and explore career options. For more information email internship@northwestern.edu.

UCS and Internships.com hosted InPursuit Internship Conference on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from Noon to 5:00pm in Norris University Center, 2nd Floor. Over 170 students attended this year. We look forward to next year's event.

The Program

The conference started with a keynote presentation by Alexandra Adair, alum and Director of Marketing for Internships.com- sharing herr advice and experiences and then move to 40 minute presentations on a variety of topics listed below:
  • How to Find an Internship- Presentation (pdf) & Handout (pdf)                         
  • How to Network with NU Alumni- Presentation (pdf) & Handout (pdf)
  • Self-Assess Your Way to an Ideal Internship - Presentation (pdf)            
  • Social Media & Your Search
  • How to Explore Careers- Presentation (pdf) 
  • How to Research Industries- Presentation (pdf) & Handout (pdf)                  
  • How to Fund Your Summer Experience- SIGP Handout (pdf) & Provost Grants Handout (pdf)
  • How They Found Internships/ Search Tips from an Alumni Panel
The conference closed with an event called Career Conversations, a speed networking-like experience where students had the opportunity to learn the career stories of NU alumni in small groups, eat great food and win prizes.

How to Register

Registration is now closed. Please contact internship@northwestern.edu with questions about InPursuit Internship Conference. Next year's date will be announced Spring Quarter.