# Career Advising and Internships at the College Level with Dr. Andy Osheroff

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Podcast: [College & Career Readiness Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/college-career-readiness-radio-7075667)
Published: 2026-04-28T11:30:00+00:00
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Dr. Osheroff says that career development should begin as soon as students arrive at college, not in their final year, because early engagement helps them build confidence, find opportunities, and avoid missing out on internships or other high-impact experiences. He explains that his office at the University of Southern Maine uses peer career guides to create a low-pressure first step for students who may be hesitant to meet with a professional advisor. Dr. Osheroff notes that the peer career guide model works because students connect more easily with near peers who are still figuring things out, and because empathy is essential to effective peer advising. He says the program includes training, ongoing development, and employer-led sessions so students can learn what the job market values and share that insight with others. He emphasizes that internships should be more accessible, not just highly competitive summer opportunities, and says his team runs the program three times a year to create more entry points. He describes a process in which his team handles student recruitment, screening, interview coaching, and employer matching, making the internship process easier for both students and employers. He says spreading internships across fall, spring, and summer reduces competition and helps students fit part-time internships around their classes. He explains that the program grew because USM invested in it over time and was able to show that it improved student retention, classroom success, and post-graduation outcomes. He says paid internships are essential for equity because many students are commuters, work part-time, and have rent, childcare, or other financial responsibilities. Dr. Osheroff explains that funding comes from grants and cost-sharing with employers,…

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