What every college student should know...

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• All internships are learning experiences – some may be paid while others may be non-paid depending upon industry trends.
• Gain real world experience and learn new skills while earning college credit
• Build your résumé, portfolio, and/or curriculum vitae (be sure to request letters of reference from your supervisor)
• Network and make new connections in the industry for any future job seeking opportunities
• Most employers (58% or more) are more likely to hire interns

Student Tips

• Seek out challenges and demonstrate a desire to learn and develop
• Be respectful and courteous and make a positive impression
• Ask thoughtful questions and express your interest in learning more
• Treat your internship experience as if it were an extended job interview

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Why Internships are so Important!

An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting.

Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 62% of students who completed an internship indicated they “definitely would” (36%) or “probably would” (26%) accept an offer for a full-time position from their most recent internship employers.  

Every student who earns credit through the Career Services Internship Program must have a set of learning objectives that need to be fulfilled.  These objectives are outlined by your academic faculty and found in your course syllabus.  These objectives may include:

• Learn key skills required in your industry
• Gain a knowledge of core activities
• Learn how organizations measure success
• Discover career paths in industry
• Learn the organization’s culture
• Learn the organization’s chain of command/hierarchy
• Learn the organization’s policies/procedures
• Learn how the company communicates with its customers/target audience