"I would recommend attending career fairs on campus to gain connections and practice the interview process. It was helpful to go to as many booths as possible to practice speaking about my portfolio, abilities, and experience," said Kimberly Cooper. "I also recommend creating a Look Book before the career fair so firms can reach out and schedule interviews." Kimberly Cooper is a senior Interior Design major. In the future, she hopes to develop her design abilities further at a firm that supports and advocates for the local community. This past summer, Cooper had an internship with HDR as an Interior Design Intern. "I came across the internship opportunity at HDR through researching firms and curating a list of the top firms I wanted to work for. HDR reached out to me before the career fair due to my Look Book," said Cooper. There, Cooper was given a wide range of responsibilities. From ordering materials, contacting product reps, and selecting finishes to collaborating on designs, ...