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?
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