Internship Myths
Internships are unpaid
False, internships can be paid
What would you wear to an employer tabling session?
A. Casual
B. Business Casual
C. Business Professional
D. Business Formal
Business casual
Name the website where jobs are posted at VCU?
Handshake
You don't need an internship to get a job
True, you can get a job without an internship
What would you wear to an employer informational session?
What would you wear to an employer tabling session?
A. Casual
B. Business Casual
C. Business Professional
D. Business Formal
Business casual
Name at least 2 documents needed to apply for a job/internship
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. References
You need work experience in order to apply
False, you do not need work experience to apply
What would you wear to a career fair?
What would you wear to an employer tabling session?
A. Casual
B. Business Casual
C. Business Professional
D. Business Formal
Business casual or business professional
Name at least 2 different job types the Business Career Services can help you find
1. Part-time jobs
2. Full-time jobs
3. Internships
4. Work-study
You have to be an upperclassmen to get an internship
False, you do not need to be an upperclassmen to get an internship
What would you wear to a virtual interview?
What would you wear to an employer tabling session?
A. Casual
B. Business Casual
C. Business Professional
D. Business Formal
Business casual or business professional
How much do business internships pay?
It varies, internships can pay anywhere from $15 to $40 an hour
An internship won't help you get a permanent job
False, an internship will help you get a permanent job
What would you wear to an in-person interview?
What would you wear to an employer tabling session?
A. Casual
B. Business Casual
C. Business Professional
D. Business Formal
Business professional
When should you start applying for internships/jobs?
As early as freshman year