Internships

How to find them, do them, and use them

Presented by Rasheda Abdullah

Objective
To explore the concept and importance of internships by helping you understand the role they play in the life of a college student.

Objective (Continued)
What is an internship (the role they play)? Should you do an internship?

Where should you look for an internship?

How to land your dream internship. How to prepare once you have an internship.

What is An Internship?
An internship is a work-related learning experience for individuals who wish to develop hands on work experience in a certain occupational field. Most internships are temporary assignments that last approximately three months up to a year.

What is An Internship? (Continued)

Not a

A part-time or full-time job that does not specify career related learning strategies and objectives.
Unsupervised volunteer experience.

Routine, repetitive clerical task

A source of "easy" upper-division credit.

What is An Internship? (Continued)

It should Provide students with a full and realistic view of workplace culture and expectations Integrate academic preparation with professional challenges. Help students build professional networks

My Internship Experience

My Internship Experience (Continued)

GH Interns summer 2006

Ingo Rademacher (Jax) and Me

Jason Thompson and Me (Patrick)

Tony Geary (Luke) and Me

Isaiah Washington ( Dr. Burke, Greys Anatomy) and Me

Should You do an Internship?

One of the requirements for graduation in many of the undergraduate programs at Austin Peay State University is an internship Departments include:
Mass Communication and Theatre Social worker services Teaching (student teaching) Nursing (Clinicals)

Should You Do An Internship? (Continued)

Benefits:

Give you confidence in your own abilities Allow you to meet new people and practice your networking skills Enhance your application for Graduate School
Open the door to a job offer

Should You Do An Internship? (Continued)

"Measuring an internship-exposed student against a non-internship-exposed student can best be compared to the difference between a roll of film and a photograph," says Errica Rivera, director of college relations at Nationwide a Fortune 500 insurance and financial services company in Columbus, Ohio. "Both started out the same way -- with potential. The difference is in the development

Should You Do An Internship? (Continued)

Disadvantages

Some / most are unpaid Some do not offer housing, food, etc. Extensive clerical work Poor Supervision

Where to Look For An Internship?

www.monstertrak.monster.com
www.careerbuilder.com

www.Fastweb.com
www.Collegerecruiter.com

Your campus career service center

Your field of study department office Company Website Google the word internship

How to Land Your Dream Internship!

Determine what you want to do Time it right. Use the internet resources to research internship programs. Apply (send cover letter resume, availability etc.)

How to Land Your Dream Internship! (Continued)

Be proactive (Create opportunities) Follow up (Email frequently)

Apply to at least 15 at a time

How to Prepare Once You Have An Internship Contact your degree advisor Paperwork: Internship application, agreement, etc.

Gather any documents you will need Passport, Visa, forms from your advisor

How to Prepare Once You Have An Internship

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Contact supervisor about any further information he or she needs from you. Pack professional work attire Research the organization

Go with a mind to work; Have goals

Bring camera (Have fun)

Things to Remember
An internship is a learning experience It is not pointless volunteer / clerical work Determine if you want & if you need to do an internship Decide what you want to do

Research & Go for it; Make opportunities

Have goals & Have fun

GH Interns 2006

Kelly Monaco (Sam) and Me

Any Questions ?

Mitch (My Supervisor) and Me

Maurice Bedard and (Sonny) Me

 what is that "role" ? Preparing you for jobs in real world? Life experience? Work experience? People experience? All of the above.... Anticipate audience Q as you prepare the show...what would people most want to know in 12 min?