Thinking Locally - Find Training Resources in Your Area Searcy AR

Posted by : Elizabeth Millard

Q: I'm making a career change, after working in the United States Postal Service for twelve years as a mail processor. I've recently gotten a MCDBA certification, but I know need a lot more hands-on training in the area. How can I find local internship opportunities?

A: Translating knowledge into employment can be a tough process in IT, so you're wise to want to bolster your education with some experience. Although tech internships have gotten more competitive, thanks to the current job scene, there are several directions you could pursue.

First, utilize educational resources. If you got your certification at a school, it might have a career office or development officer who'll know about companies that need interns. If you studied independently, you may want to wander into the hallways of colleges in your area that have technology programs. Frequently, these schools have bulletin boards for students who need jobs or internships. You can find them outside of the career services offices and the technology department classrooms. Usually, you don't have to be a student at that school to apply for these internships, they're just tacked up at those schools because that's where the most students happen to be.

You could also try some cold calling to the companies around you that look interesting.

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