Let’s start off with the basics.

What exactly IS an internship?

An internship is

“College level learning that happens outside of the

classroom.”

Ok. So why would I want an internship?

For a few different reasons.

•  Gain experience •  Test out a career field •  Develop professional skills •  Create contacts for your network •  Build confidence •  Apply your knowledge in a hands-on way

Sometimes people think of internships as grunt work

And interns may make coffee & copies (once in a while)

Because they are a part of every job.

But at its core, internships are an educational experience

And have supervision & educational guidance

Next question

Will I get credit?

You can get credit, in specific ways.

•  Has to be set up beforehand •  Have to complete some additional work •  You have to enroll in a class to receive credit o  Can go through your academic department o  For service learning (usually non-profit),

you can enroll in EDSS 239 o  Or, enroll in CDAE 196 for elective credit

Can I get paid?

Yes! (But this may vary from department to department and industry to industry)

Is it better to be paid or get credit?

Where can I pick up my internship?

Places to start the search: (all are listed on the Career Center’s website)

-  Catamount Job Link : uvm.edu/career -  Internships USA -  Idealist.org, Indeed.com, VT Businesses for Social

Responsibility (VBSR) -  Career Library resources: Binders, Guides -  Consult with Office of International Education about

international internships (and check out iAbroad.com) -  Some departments post internship opportunities

How do I apply?

What you need to apply

-  Resume -  (Career Center can help – check out our other workshop!)

-  Cover letter (sometimes) -  Through Catamount Job Link or a different website/

service -  Contacting the company directly

Can I design my own internship?

Definitely.

-  LinkedIn Career Connection & Alumni groups -  Catamount Job Link -  Networking- ·  With employers ·  Faculty ·  Family ·  Career counselors ·  (everyone is a potential connection)

Questions?