Overview
A practical, start-to-finish guide to securing an internship in the private sector and making the most of the transition from student to professional. Every year, college students across the country seek internships to build experience in their chosen fields. In this highly competitive job market, students and recent graduates need to seek out every possible opportunity to differentiate themselves and demonstrate that they are ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work. One important way to do so is an internship in the private sector, which can lead to a full-time job with a well-regarded organization. Yet the process of finding an internship can appear challenging. This book can make it easier. For more than a decade, finance professional Charles Fishkin has been preparing students to thrive in internship programs. In this book, he shares his advice for those who are seeking a private-sector internship. With insights relevant to a variety of fields—from finance to the tech sector—he covers the process from start to finish, beginning with exploring the range of internship opportunities available. Several chapters offer advice on best practices for crafting effective resumes, networking, and interviewing to get the position. Fishkin offers checklists, action items, real-life scenarios, and practical suggestions, each arising from the experiences of former interns and hiring managers. The heart of the book focuses on the nine to twelve weeks of the internship itself, with tips on how to interact with supervisors and colleagues, how to learn and apply new skills, and how to solve problems and address challenges that arise. Internships in the Private Sector is the first full-length guide to securing and making the most of an internship. This book will help level the playing field, providing students with the tools and support they need to perform to the fullest extent of their abilities and lay the foundation for a strong start to their careers.
Full Product Details
Author: Charles A. Fishkin
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9780226842448
ISBN 10: 0226842444
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 26 May 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Availability: Awaiting stock
Reviews
“Internships in the Private Sector is an invaluable resource for students and recent graduates who are looking to jump-start their careers by securing an internship. This book provides the guidance I have been looking for to steer my students in the right direction. I know of no other resource in the industry that provides this type of specific advice.” * Penny Cagan, senior risk advisor, educator, and author * “A comprehensive guide for students. Fishkin provides an A-to-Z guide on how to research, prepare for interviews, secure an internship, and be successful while working. This is a nice complementary resource to what one will find in their career center.” * Roxanne Hori, founder, Next Act Partners * “This book contributes much-needed, expansive resources for students seeking clear, practical guidance while centering the diverse and individualized journeys of today’s college students. It is thoughtfully designed with features such as customizable pathways well-suited to today’s learners, industry-specific internship examples, and tools for evaluating unpaid opportunities. A must-read resource for students seeking and pursuing internships as well as for the professionals who support them.” * Li P. Pon, InternFSU Program Manager, Florida State University *
Author Information
Charles A. Fishkin is an adjunct faculty member in the master’s program in financial engineering at Baruch College of the City University of New York. In a career spanning more than four decades, Fishkin has worked across the spectrum of financial services, including investment banking, trading, investment management, and wealth management. He has extensive experience overseeing and creating internship programs in the private and public sectors, and he is an adviser to start-ups and growing companies. He previously served as the first Director of the Office of Risk Assessment at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
