Step 3: Find Jobs and Start Applying
Where to Look for Jobs & Internships
You’ve done the prep—now it’s time to put it into action. In this section, you’ll learn how to search smarter, track opportunities, and apply confidently to roles that match your value. These are the top tools students use to land internships and jobs—and they work best when you check them consistently and apply quickly.
Let’s get to work.
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Toggle Item1. Handshake
The official job board for BYU students—where employers come specifically to recruit students for internships or early-career roles (sometimes called “freshers”).
Best used for: Finding internships and jobs posted just for BYU students, and discovering upcoming events or company visits.
💡 Pro Tip: Don’t forget to check events. When you meet a recruiter in person, your application is much more likely to stand out.
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Toggle Item2. LinkedIn Jobs
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for finding current jobs, connecting with people who may be hiring.
Best used for: Searching widely across industries and locations, and making your application stand out by connecting with people at the company.
💡 Pro Tip: After you apply, message a recruiter or employee on LinkedIn with a short, thoughtful note. Even a single connection can help your application rise to the top.
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Toggle Item3. Your Program’s Job Board or Slack
Most majors share current job openings through newsletters, email, or Slack. Check the list below to see how to get notified.
Accounting Entrepreneurship Experience Design & Management Finance Global Supply Chain Management Human Resource Management Information Systems Slack Channel Management Marketing Slack Channel Master of Business Administration Master of Public Administration Strategic Management -
Toggle Item4. Your Target Companies
Don’t wait for the perfect job—go find it. Pick a few companies you’d love to work for. Follow them on LinkedIn, check their careers page, and connect with alumni, interns, or employees for insights.
💡 Pro Tip: Reach out for advice, not just a job—you’re building a relationship.
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Toggle Item5. Track Your Applications
Whether you use a Google Sheet, a Trello board, or good ol’ sticky notes, you need a system to track where you’ve applied, who you’ve contacted, and when to follow up.
Tracking your applications helps you stay organized, remember what jobs you’ve applied for, and keep your momentum moving forward.
NEED HELP?
Drop by the Business Career Center
Meet with Your Career Director
💡 Pro Tip: The job search is easier—and more energizing—when you talk to real people. Drop by the lab, connect with an alum, or message someone at a company you’re interested in. A 10-minute conversation can open big doors.
Faith in Action
Sometimes, despite your best efforts — networking, applying, interviewing — things don’t work out. Bishop Gérald Caussé taught that God knows your righteous desires, including your desire to work, grow, and serve. If you’re doing all you can, He will open the right doors at the right time. Those blessings may come in unexpected ways — through new opportunities, through other people, or even through growth and preparation you didn’t know you needed.
Bishop Gérald Caussé, “Compensating Blessings” October 2024
Ready to Level-Up Your Job Search? Go to Career Launch Step 4
You’ve built your resume, created your LinkedIn profile, and started applying—now it’s time to go further.
In the next section, you’ll learn how to expand your network, connect with real people, and prepare for interviews—so you can move from application to offer with confidence.