Find An Internship
Welcome Comm Studies Interns
Getting Started
A great place to start your internship search is on Handshake, a job search tool that is only available to Texas State students and alumni.
Thousands of employers post part-time jobs, internships, and full-time jobs in Handshake – all with the purpose of recruiting Texas State Bobcats.
Get Started With Handshake
- Click this Link.
- Select Texas State University Sign On and log in using your NetID and password (same login as your Bobcat Mail)
- Answer a few account preference questions, create your profile, and begin your internship search!
Why Handshake?
- Search for part-time jobs, internships and full-time job opportunities locally and across the U.S.
- Learn about career fairs and events (both virtual and on-campus)
- Explore the Q&A section on Handshake to see responses from real professionals about common career questions
Other Internship Resources
Career Services
You can set up an appointment with an advisor to discuss requirements and eligibility for Internships. You can set up an appointment through Career Services.
Utilizing Your Own Social Network
Ask your family and friends who they know in the communication field and reach out to them to have a conversation about what they do and ask for advice on seeking out internships.
Social Media and Employer Outreach
Utilize job internship postings on popular career websites like these: Linkedin.com, Indeed.com, Idealist.com, Glassdoor.com, USAjobs.gov, Simplyhired.com, Alumnicentral.com.
Contacting Employers Directly
Go directly to the website of organizations you would like to intern for and see if they have postings or contact them directly to ask about internship opportunities.
