From Intern to Impact: How to Make Your Internship Actually Matter

Published May 4, 2026

For many college students, landing an internship feels like the finish line. In reality, it’s just the starting point.

What you do during your internship matters just as much—if not more—than getting one in the …

By Sarah Siebert
Sarah Siebert Professional Development Advisor
Send Email
Read more

Navigating Job Offers

GenZ: Are you navigating job offers without spiraling? Let’s talk about it… click to read more

By Sarah Siebert
Sarah Siebert Professional Development Advisor
Send Email
Read more

Sidebar

Vault Guides

Vault Career Guide to Cybersecurity

The digital world is a dangerous place. Cybercriminals seek to steal financial information and money; damage or destroy data, or …

Vault Career Guide to Information Technology, Fourth Edition

Vault Career Guide to Health Care Management, Fifth Edition

Vault Career Guide to Commercial Banking, Third Edition

Vault Career Guide to Consulting, Fourth Edition

Vault Career Guide to Investment Banking, Third Edition

View All Resources

News & Advice

From Intern to Impact: How to Make Your Internship Actually Matter

Navigating Job Offers

View All

Career Center Hours

Monday 9:00 - 5:00
Tuesday 9:00 - 5:00
Wednesday 9:00 - 5:00
Thursday 9:00 - 5:00
Friday 9:00 - 5:00

Contact & Location

Phone
(816) 235-5529
Email
blochcareernet@umkc.edu
Address

Bloch Heritage Hall, Suite 203
5110 Cherry St.
Kansas City, MO 64110