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Introduction

Explore your options. Consider an internship!
 
The main goal of this web page is to give you the information necessary to have a successful experience. This site gives you the do’s and don’ts of becoming a top notch intern. You may wonder why an internship is so important. For starters, internships offer a unique experience to receive professional experience in your major before graduation. This is extremely valuable because this experience may confirm or negate your choice of major. An internship may also be very helpful in retaining a job in the future. If you are an excellent intern and the organization has any openings when you graduate, you may be able to get a job with them. If you are unable to get a job with the company you have interned for, you can at least use them as a reference. There are so many reasons an internship can brighten your future. Read ahead to see how to make the most of your internship!

Get Informed - Get the Facts!

  • What is an Internship?
  • When should I do an internship?
  • What are the benefits of an internship?
  • How long is an internship?
  • Will I be paid to do an internship?

 

How to Get Started Looking for an Internship
  • Where do I find internships?
  • How do I begin my search for an internship?
  • Suggestions for Finding the Perfect Internship

Get prepared
  • 10 Steps To Finding a Great Internship
  • Pre-Internship Checklist
  • Steps For Getting the Contacts
  • Steps For Contacting the Company/Organization
  • Jobs4Cats – J4C is Career Services comprehensive “Career
  • Management” database (or system). You can locate internship postings as well as other types of jobs as well as upload your cover letter and resume into the system.
Tips on Maximizing Your Internship
  • Tips For Finding the Perfect Internship
  • Do’s and Don’ts
  • Making Your Internship Work
  • What to Do When an Internship Ends
  • Research internship sites on Career Services’ Recommended Internet
  • Resources—Most Popular Job Search Sites for internship search engines and housing resource information.