Internships

• Reflect on your interests, skills, and career goals.
• Build a strong résumé and cover letter (book a review appointment).
• Create a professional online presence (LinkedIn, Handshake, or portfolio).
• Keep track of applications with a spreadsheet or notes app.
• Use multiple tools: Handshake, LinkedIn, Indeed, and industry-specific job boards.
• Talk to people: professors, classmates, alumni, family friends.
• Attend career events: Watch out for announcements of career fairs, networking events, panels, and employer meetups.
• Take care of yourself—set goals, pace your search, and celebrate progress.
• Get support: Schedule an internship search appointment through Handshake.

• Search jobs by major – Search the Handshake job listings by major.
• Handshake – Longwood’s platform with thousands of postings (login required).
• College Recruiter – Entry-level jobs and internships for students and grads.
• Indeed – Broad search for jobs and internships across industries.
• LinkedIn – Network with alumni and apply directly to positions (login required).
• Idealist – Opportunities with nonprofits, social impact, and government.
• USAJOBS – Federal government jobs and internships.
• Federal Internship Finder – Federal internship listings for students.
• U.S. National Science Foundation – Research internships and fellowships.
• WayUp – Student and entry-level jobs with leading employers.
• Zintellect – STEM-focused internships and research opportunities.

• Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program – Paid STEM internships in Virginia.
• Virginia State Government Jobs & Internships – Opportunities across state agencies.
• Virginia Workforce Connection – Job board and resources for statewide employment.

• Farmville & Prince Edward County –Town of Farmville, Prince Edward County, Chamber of Commerce listings.
• Nearby Colleges – Hampden-Sydney College postings , Longwood Student Employment
• ULoop student job board
• Local Media – Farmville Herald classifieds; regional papers in Richmond, Lynchburg, Charlottesville.
• Google Maps – Search by field + location (e.g., “graphic design firms near Richmond, VA”) to identify local businesses.
• Chambers of Commerce – Use directories to find smaller businesses; email directly if listings aren’t online.

Please note that the job boards, search engines and external sites listed above and throughout our website are provided as a resource for students. Our career center does not endorse or guarantee employers, positions, or opportunities found through these platforms. Students are encouraged to research employers carefully, use caution when sharing personal information, and report any suspicious postings both to the job site and to our office.

Looking for ideas? Explore internship opportunities and work-based learning connections that have supported Longwood students in the past. Available information varies by major, so check with your academic department for any up-to-date information they may have about previous internship sites.

Communication Studies - See where Communication Studies students have gained professional experience through internships.

View Internship Sites

Psychology - Explore past internship connections where Psychology students have applied their coursework in professional settings.

View Internship Connections

Recreation & Kinesiology - Discover internship and field experiences related to recreation, fitness, wellness and kinesiology.

Explore Field Experiences

Longwood’s Center for Career Success partners with organizations throughout the surrounding region to connect students with work-based learning experiences. Current partnerships include the Heart of Virginia Access to Justice, which provides opportunities for Political Science and Criminology students interested in the legal field, including attorney, victim and witness advocacy and Clerk of Court roles.

The Center for Career Success also partners with Centra to offer shadowing experiences in select health-related career fields, based on availability.

To learn more about these partnerships and other potential opportunities, book an Internship Search appointment with the Center for Career Success through Handshake. We can help you explore existing partnerships, identify potential internship sites, and connect with employers and organizations related to your career interests.