Internship Myths
To wear or not to wear
May the Career Force be With You
100

Internships are unpaid

False, internships can be paid

100

What would you wear to an employer tabling session?

A. Casual

B. Business Casual

C. Business Professional

D. Business Formal

Business casual

100

Name the website where jobs are posted at VCU?

Handshake

200

You don't need an internship to get a job

True, you can get a job without an internship

200

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

200

Name at least 2 documents needed to apply for a job/internship

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. References

300

You need work experience in order to apply

False, you do not need work experience to apply

300

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

300

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

400

You have to be an upperclassmen to get an internship

False, you do not need to be an upperclassmen to get an internship

400

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

400

How much do business internships pay?

It varies, internships can pay anywhere from $15 to $40 an hour

500

An internship won't help you get a permanent job

False, an internship will help you get a permanent job

500

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

500

When should you start applying for internships/jobs?

As early as freshman year