Applying for an Internship: Steps to Follow
- Your internship exploration should begin with a conversation with your academic advisor, and/or chairperson to learn:
- Whether you are eligible to register for an internship;
- Your department’s requirements (e.g., establishing goals for your internship) and;
- Any paperwork necessary for receiving credit.
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Career Services can provide you with access to many internships once you have met with a Career Advisor to discuss your resume and the interview process. A Career Advisor can familiarize you with a variety of resources including:
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Registering with Career Services, so you can explore our on-line internship (& jobs) database;
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Strategies useful in developing and researching internships on your own (i.e., networking, cold calling, informational interviewing and the online search)
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Business etiquette, interviewing tips and procedures, communicating with employers
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You should strongly consider practicing your interview skills by scheduling a mock interview with a Career Advisor; send us a couple of dates/times when you are available -
careerservices@stu.edu).
Disclaimer: You are expected to be an active participant in your internship search. The Career Services Office is not a placement agency for Experiential Education opportunities and does not guarantee you an internship.