Job & Internship Resources
Grace Willerton, GCDF
Student Success Specialist, Sr.
gwillert@unm.edu
505-663-3402
Brittany Carpenter, CCSP
Internship Coordinator
cic@unm.edu
505-661-4682
Ongoing Internship Opportunities
Internships are the best way to gain relevant experience in your field and make sure the career path you have chosen is a good fit for you.
Community Internship Collaboration
A 60-hour-per-semester internship program for UNM-LA students, partnering with local businesses and non-profit organizations. Working alongside a mentor, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to complete a project, while earning a stipend and an academic credit.
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Explore postings for student jobs and internships:
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)
The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program offers paid research experiences at DOE laboratories across the country.
Community College Internships (CCI)
Learn how you can be part of a team in one of the 17 participating Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories/facilities.
JATC Apprenticeship Programs
In-class and on-the-job training for teledata and for electricians
Applications found online and may be submitted in person or mailed to:
4501 Montbel Place NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505-341-4444
Internship Search Websites
UNM Jobs Portal
UNM student employment and work study positions are available through the UNM Jobs portal. Click on the “Student” button for a complete listing of opportunities on all campuses.
Handshake
Handshake is UNM's career portal and on-campus recruiting site. Log on to Handshake to:
- Gain access to hundreds of internship, co-op and post-graduate opportunities specifically for UNM students
- Upload your job-specific resumes, cover letters and other application documents
- Publish your resume to make it accessible to top local and national employers
- Research employer contact/industry information
- Learn about upcoming Career Services events
Check out the Student Guide to learn more about Handshake!
Local Job Openings
Employers: to add your just posting to the list:
click here
| Business Name | Employer/Manager Contact | Job Position | Website | Application Process |
| Home Instead | Mollie Moreno mollie.moreno@homeinstead.com or 505-471-2777 |
Care Professional/Caregiver | Apply With Home Instead | Contact the employer; submit application online |
| Dragonfly Playhouse Daycare | Dr. Kara Eaton Dean dragonflyplayhouse@gmail.com
505-672-8158 |
Substitute Early Childhood Teacher | Email a resume to the employer. | |
Resources & Tools
Resumes
Resumes are often the first impression an employer will have of you. See the handouts below for guidance on crafting the perfect resume to highlight your strengths and accomplishments in the best way.
Cover Letters
Cover letters are your opportunity to give evidence of your qualifications and experience for a job while getting to add a little of your personality. Use the handout below to guide you through writing a cover letter that is both personal and professional.
Networking & the Hidden Job Market
About 80% of jobs in today’s market are never posted or already have a candidate in mind. You can tap into this “hidden job market” by talking to your network of family, friends, and other acquaintances to find employers looking to hire in your field.
Interviewing
A job interview is the last step to getting hired. You must make a good impression, demonstrate confidence, and give concrete examples of your experience that proves you are the perfect candidate for the job. See the handouts below for recommendations on the best ways to prepare and present yourself professionally.
Interviewing Guide: STAR Method
Professional Clothing Closet
A good, professional suit or outfit will help you impress and represent yourself well to employers. The Professional Clothing Closet has interview-worthy attire that students may take for FREE to use for career-related purposes, like an interview or internship. Talk to Student Services to schedule your visit to the Closet.