Job/Internship Prep Guides

These suggestions, developed by the HFA Advising and Career Center, will help you gain internship and job application skills. Included are tips, examples, and links.

Please refer to our Resume and Cover Letter Guide for specifics on how to prepare your application materials. For more resume guidance, check out Resume Tips for 2026.

NACE (National Association of Employers + Colleges) asks employers each year what skills they are looking for. The top 5 skills identified for 2026 are:

1. Ability to work in a team
2. Problem-solving skills
3. Communication skills (verbal)
4. Technical skills
5. Communication skills (written)

To learn more, refer to our guides on Career Fair Preparation, What Employers Look For, Job Interview Preparation, Informational Interviewing, Networking, and Negotiating.