Gain Professional Experience

How can I differentiate myself? Time to take your experience to the next level!

Never underestimate the value of experience!  There are a number of ways for you to gain experience toward a career field of interest during your time at Messiah.  The content below outlines strategies and benefits of gaining experience and developing your transferable skills.

Strategies for Gaining & Developing Professional Experience

• Internships  (Visit our colleagues in the Internship Center, adjacent to our office)
  

         * check out these great video interviews about internships featuring execs from   
            many top organizations!

• Clubs and Student Organizations
• Volunteering and Service-Learning
• Studying Abroad

Benefits of Gaining Experience

• Explore, first hand, an occupation that interests you
• Develop experience and skill sets that are desired by employers (ex. leadership, communication, teamwork, interpersonal skills, flexibility/adaptability, organizational skills, etc.)
• Test out and build on your strengths and recognize your weak areas
• Begin to develop a professional network in a particular career field
• Add bulk to your resume and Increase your marketability to employers
• Observe and hear advice from those with years of experience

Transferable Skills - Identifying & Communicating Your Marketability/Uniqueness

• Transferable skills