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CAREER SERVICES 100 OAKLEY APPLIED SCIENCE BUILDING | 270.809.3735
M U R R AY S TAT E . E D U / C A R E E R
FINDING AN INTERNSHIP WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP? "An academic internship is a form of experiential education that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skill development in a professional setting. Students earn academic credit, or there is some other connection to a degree-granting, educational institution. This work/learning arrangement is overseen by a faculty or staff member of an educational institution and by a designated employee of an organization. The internship is usually the length or equivalent of an academic term, may be part-time or full-time, paid or unpaid. An integral component of the experience that distinguishes it from other types of work is one or more forms of structured and deliberate reflection contained within learning agendas or objectives." (Definition Formulated In May 2010 By Internship Professionals Subscribed To The Internship-Net Listserv)
DO I QUALIFY FOR AN INTERNSHIP? You must meet the following qualifications to enroll:
– Currently enrolled, degree-seeking at the time of appointment – 24 credits accumulated at a college or university – Earned at least six credits at Murray State University – Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher – Under an unrestricted baccalaureate admission status – Enrolled in the program concurrent with employment Willing to pay for the course by the hour at an in-state rate
Approved internships should allow students to enhance skills, network with employer contacts, evaluate strengths, test classroom theories in a real world setting and develop as a professional.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR INTERNSHIP CLASS? 1. Obtain Internship
2. Complete Internship Form and email, fax or bring to Internship Coordinator (Career Services) for signature
3. The Internship Coordinator will email a signed copy to Student and Internship Instructor of Record
4. Complete Job Description Form OR Departmental Forms
Documents are available at murraystate.edu/career/intern
WHY SHOULD I INTERN? The benefits of participating in an internship are vast. When you intern, you have the opportunity to do the following:
– Enhance resume and be more marketable for full-time jobs – Build professional network – Expand understanding about chosen industry or field – Develop general work functions and workplace etiquette
– Gain exposure to organizational culture, latest trends, technologies and practices
Develop Career Readiness and Competencies
THE SEARCH PLAN The following tips will help you approach the job search purposefully:
1) Self-Assess
Ask yourself, “What are my…”
– Interests, skills, values, goals, personality traits? – Preferred work environments? Preferred geographic locations and social opportunities?
2) Explore Career Fit
– What are you prepared to do? – What can you do with your major and experience? – Where do you want to work? Where is your industry growing?
Read job descriptions, noting required and preferred personal traits and skills. Review company mission and value statements. Then, evaluate the jobs that fit the parameters you have identified. Identify areas of weakness and determine if you can strengthen them.
3) Update your Job Search Tools
– Develop resume and cover letter – Practice interview skills through Mock Interviews – Evaluate on-line “brand” (LinkedIn profile) Identify your network
4) Create and Implement Plan
– Develop time line but adapt as you go – Use variety of outlets (resume, LinkedIn, etc.) – Tailor resume and cover letter to each contact, every time – Communicate with your network – Follow all hiring process instructions – Ask questions as needed Be persistent (follow-up) and patient
5) Evaluate
– Follow-up on each application. – Send thank you notes and emails. If applicable, ask why you were not selected for a position.
FIND AVAILABLE POSITIONS Explore postings at murraystate.edu/career/jobsearch but remember the power of networking.
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These are brief resume writing tips. For more detailed direction please see the Career Handbook at murraystate.edu/career.
Format and Content Tips
– Appropriate font(s) – Header text size (12 - 14 pt font) – Body text size (10 - 12 pt font) – Fills the page (one page only) – NO high school info after sophomore year
unless specifically related to objective – NO grammatical/spelling mistakes – NO references (belong on separate page) NO social security #, birth date, picture,
marital status, gender, ethnicity, or religion
Contact Information
Includes name, address, phone number, and e-mail address clearly at top of page
Education
– Include Murray State, degree and grad date Include minor(s) if applicable
Experience
– Include organization, location, title and dates of employment (month/year)
– List present to past – Use present or past tense action verbs Use concise bulleted statements
Honors/Activities
– Include those most related to job – Include dates and list present to past Include leadership role titles
Key Skills
– Include those areas that communicate your fit to the job you are seeking to fill
FirstName LastName ## Street | City, ST ZIP | ###.###.#### | [email protected]
Summary of Qualifications – List in 3 - 5 bullets the skills and personal traits you bring to a position – Effective communicator, recognized for ability to build rapport easily – Organized problem solver in fast-paced environments – Detail-oriented writer entrusted to edit and send professional documents
EDUCATION
Murray State University; Murray, KY | Bachelor of Arts, English; May20xx – GPA: 3.35/4.0
EXPERIENCE
Great Construction; Somewhere, KY | Fill-in Secretary; Oct 20xx - Jul 20xx – Entrusted to complete paperwork. – Organized files for efficient future access. – Communicated with customers and vendors via phone and face-to-face.
Providence School; Somewhere, KY | Crossing Guard; Aug 20xx - May 20xx – Monitored traffic flow and directed students in safe road crossing. – Handled weather and situational emergencies as directed through training.
Sweet Family; Somewhere, KY | Nanny; Aug 20xx - May 20xx – Coordinated afterschool activities for two elementary-aged children. – Arrived in timely manner consistently.
ACTIVITIES
Social Sorority: Member, fall 20xx - present; Treasurer, spring 20xx - present Professional Organization: Member, fall 20xx - present; VP Membership, fall 20xx - present
KEY SKILLS Foreign Language: Spanish, conversational Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Publisher with
working knowledge of Excel Social Media: Comfortable marketing office or services through Facebook,
Twitter and blogging
“NETWORKING” LOOKS LIKE...? Your network is everyone you know, a giant web of interconnected links tying each contact to another. In the job search, you want to let your network know you are seeking employment. Ask your connections (family, friends, older Murray State students, your academic advisor and professors) about potential employers.
Once you identify available opportunities, prepare to network with the people in hiring positions. Always approach people with respect and dressed for the job search. Practice your elevator speech, the way you introduce yourself. This brief (30 - 60 seconds) introduction might look like this:
– Introduce yourself, smile, make eye contact – Offer firm hand shake and present resume – State your intensions (part-time job) – Summarize your relevant experience/skills – Share specific interest in working for them – Ask questions (application process) Thank them for their time
FOLLOW-UP While an employer may not have an internship the first time you reach out to them, ask if there will be future opportunities, make notes and follow-up in the future.
FINAL TIPS – Follow application instructions explicitly Present yourself as someone already in the position, not as a
desperate college student
RESUME WRITING TIPS Please review the brief resume writing tips and sample below. However, we also encourage you to review the additional resume writing tips and samples in the Career Handbook available on the website. You are invited to email a draft of your resume to [email protected] to receive feedback within 48 business hours. Staff are also available to review your resume during walk-in hours in 100 Oakley Applied Science during the following times: Tue - Thu, 2 - 3:30 PM.
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DRESS FOR SUCCESS For the internship search, prepare a business professional wardrobe. Everyone should be clean, well groomed (hair, nails, facial hair), and clothes should not be wrinkled. Think professional, not trendy.
It will NEVER be appropriate to wear the following:
T-shirts Excessive perfume or cologne
– Shorts/jeans Missing buttons, tears or rips – Short skirts Tight or baggy fits Flip-flops
BUSINESS CASUAL for MEN looks like:
– Pressed slacks/khakis – Pressed button down shirt, sweater or polo – Leather shoes and matching mid-calf socks Avoid jewelry and appear well-groomed
BUSINESS CASUAL for WOMEN looks like:
– Casual, not too tight pants/skirts – Skirt should still come to knee and cover thighs when seated Tops should fit, not gape or reveal cleavage
Business professional For MEN looks like:
– Dark blue or gray suit – White or blue cotton shirts; avoid bright colors or stripes – Tie (conservative, not flashy) – Belt and shoes that match in color – Shoes: well-shined black or cordovan with dark, mid-calf socks Avoid earrings/other jewelry
Business professional for WOMEN looks like:
– Conservative tailored suit or dress suit – Skirt that hits top of knee and has no extreme slits – Well-shined basic low to medium heeled pumps – Limited jewelry Small handbag or portfolio
