Browsing Internships
an internship is a supervised work experience where you learn more about the profession and industry of your choice. On the average, how many students graduate with an internship?
50% of students graduate with an internship completed
What are two questions you should ask before seeking an internship?
Examples:
do you have the time to complete an internship?
Realizing that many internships do not pay can you afford to complete one?
Glassdoor website can help you determine company culture and salary.
Are these examples of internships?
A full time job?
A part time job?
A volunteer position?
None of these are examples of internships
In order to find an internship, you should seek a network. Name examples of a network that can help you find an internship
Family friends
professors alumni
employer reps, professional associations
This site has lots of social services and non profits that advertise internships daily. Name the site.
True or False
An internship is an opportunity to perform routine work, replacing a regular employee and serving as free labor
False
Can a student develop their own internship?
Yes consider developing your own internship for an employer that may not have an existing internship program.
Internships help you learn about key areas of work. When is the best time to land an internship?
Land an internship after freshman year of college
To learn more about a career or industry, or to gain practical experience and develop marketable job skills
GPA, Prepare a resume by a career counselor
practice interviewing skills
Dress professionally
All internships by law have to be provided with pay. True or False
False. Internships can be paid and unpaid.
an internship can require you to commit to 5-40 hours a week
true or false?
True, you can work as much as 40 hours a week, and or less.
Internships are offered year round. When should a business finance major or criminal justice major apply for an internship? best time?
Fall of the academic year. Budgets are finalized for agencies, ie FBI, CIA, Deloitte, Chase etc.