Transcript The Ins and Outs of Internships

The Ins and Outs of
Internships
Considering an Internship?
An intern is…
• A student or a recent graduate
undergoing supervised practical training.
• An internship is an opportunity to
integrate career related experience into
an undergraduate education by
participating in planned, supervised work.
•cooperative education
•practicum
•externship
•apprenticeship
and
Clinical experience,
student teaching
Internships Vary Across the University
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Paid or unpaid
Required or optional
Credit or no credit
5 hours a week to 40 hours a week: full-time
or part-time
• Practicum-90 hours-6-8 hours per week
• During the Summer, Fall
or Spring Semesters
• Off campus or on
It's hard to land a job
without having done the job.
– Internships are not only a crucial
way to bridge that experience
gap, they've become an
expectation for companies.
– National Association of Colleges
and Employers says employers
in a recent survey reported 42.1
percent of their entry-level
hires from the Class of 2014
came from their own
internship programs.
• Each department
determines and
publishes eligibility for
internship credit.
– Criteria may include
GPA, number of hours
completed or class
rank.
• Awarded during the semester that the
internship is completed.
• Earned in the department most clearly aligned
with the experience.
• Get approval BEFORE you start your
internship
An ACADEMIC
INTERNSHIP IS...
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On-site learning experience
Related to student’s major/interest
Planned ahead of time
Student receives credit
Student has academic responsibilities too
Student is supervised on-site & by faculty
• Each department will
determine the grading
system used
– either P/F or letter
grades.
• Cooperating Employer - University, industry or government,
agency, business or organization that has agreed to
participate in the internship program and whose participation
has been agreed to by the department.
• Faculty Supervisor - faculty member who supervises the
student’s internship experience. Such person should be
knowledgeable in the area of work in which the student is
gaining experience, and may or may not be the student’s
advisor or departmental coordinator.
• Departmental Coordinator - department head or person
designated by same, who coordinates activities of all
internships in that academic department.
• Initiate Participation
- discuss their
intention with your
advisor at least one
semester prior to the
internship
• Prepare Resume
• Find Internship
• Complete paperwork
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Check with your academic adviser
Visit Career Services
Read Your Weekly Internship Alerts from Career Connections
Access websites
Attend job fairs
Contact the Chamber of Commerce of the city where you would
like to work.
• Network
• Design your own internship-find a company that interests you
but that doesn't have an internship program
• Each employer has its own
application process
– So find out that application procedure
– When is the deadline?
– What will the employer need from you to
make your application complete?
– Start early.
Procedures to get Signed-up
• Submit an application
for internship
participation to the
faculty supervisor or
Departmental
Coordinator.
• Register and pay tuition
and fees in the
semester in which the
internship is being
completed.
• IF you will be away for
fall or spring semester,
notify the University
During the Internship, you will
typically…
• Submit progress reports to the
faculty supervisor
• Submit an evaluative final report
• Write/present additional
assignments and/or specific onsite projects
• Participate in seminar(s) to
exchange ideas and experiences
between fellow interns and faculty
The Internship is a Two-Way
Assessment Street
• An internship is a great opportunity to get experience
in your field, learn about a company, and get a better
understanding of what you want to do after
graduation. Throughout your internship, you’ll
determine if the company is where you want to do
your life's best work.
• An internship is a working interview.
Management sees how you fit into
the culture and how well you can
do the job. Be cautiously aware of
your actions and behavior.
It is a 2 way street
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Be On Time (Early!)
Work Hard
Ask Questions (Tap into resources on your own first)
Meet Deadlines (Beat Them)
Communicate Professionally
Dress Professionally
Show Confidence (No Arrogance)
Don’t Complain
Learn New Things
Be Humble
Look Professional,
Be Professional
• You probably know that every
place of employment has its own
dress code. Typically the employer dress code
expectations differ significantly from the way you
dress when you go to class, or hang out with
friends. Don't be afraid to ask your manager about
the clothing expectations so you can dress for
success on the first day.
• At the job: Business casual can often be
misunderstood, so avoid jeans, mini-skirts, shorts,
leggings, visible undergarments, or flip flops.
Practice First Day Logistics
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Reach out, introduce yourself and take initiative to connect with
your manager to fine-tune those first day details. Questions to
ask:
-What time are you expected to arrive?
-What will your hours be?
-Where is the office located?
-Where should you park?
-Will you have a Mentor?
-Learn what to talk about and what not to
-Check your driving route
-When checking in at security, who should
you ask for?
-Is there an on-site cafeteria, or should you plan
to pack a lunch/eat out?
Remember ,
Internships make you employable!