Jobs & Internships | Robert Morris University

Log in to your Handshake profile.
Click the “Jobs” link and review the jobs/internships found or enter your search criteria. You may enter a job title, employer or keyword in the search box or utilize the filters for “Internship,” “Full-time job,” “Location” and “Onsite/remote.” Click “All Filters” for additional search options.

Employer Research/Contacting Employers

Identify companies/organizations of interest by using the Employers section of Handshake. You may search by Keyword, Location, Employer Size, and Industry.
Learn about organizations through the Pittsburgh Business Times Book of Lists which contains a list of the largest companies/organizations for various fields. (For details and instructions, refer to the Pittsburgh Business Times information in the Resource Library.)
Check organization websites and look for links such as “Careers” or “Employment” to search for internship or job postings. Sometimes these links may appear in a “Contact Us” section. Apply to any postings of interest.
If you are interested in the organization but do not see any postings, consider contacting them to inquire about options. Most websites will include a general contact email address. Send a professional email introducing yourself, your educational background and any related work experience/projects/skills. Indicate your interest in the organization and inquire if they have any internship opportunities or positions available.

Networking

Speak with your networking contacts to learn about career options and ask for internship and job search advice.
Start with people you know: family, friends, professors, advisors, staff, neighbors, etc.
Join professionally focused clubs and organizations on campus and attend meetings. Ask other student members about their internship experiences. Search Revolution for RMU clubs and organizations.
Consider joining a professional association related to your field and attending local meetings. Ask faculty for suggestions of professional associations related to your major. The What Can I Do With This Major? resource also provides a list of professional associations by major. Some professional associations also share job postings.
Utilize LinkedIn to connect with alumni and other professionals working in your field.
Refer to the Networking Quick Tips and the Job Search Curriculum (networking) in Big Interview for more information.

Job Fairs & Networking Events

Refer to the Career-Readiness Events and the “Events” link in Handshake for a list of upcoming job fairs and networking events.
Research the employers who will be attending.
Practice your “elevator pitch” and how you will introduce yourself.
Utilize the Career Center’s Resume Writing Resources to make sure your resume is tailored and error-free.

On-campus Jobs & Internships

Student Jobs/Work-Study Positions: View Student Job Listings for current postings.
Internships: Some on-campus student positions may also be eligible for academic internship credit.
Full-time Positions: To search full-time positions available at Robert Morris University, search the Career Opportunities page (Staff Careers and Faculty Careers).