as the world interns
DESCRIPTION
University of Vermont Internship 101 workshop. Describes what an internship is, why students would want one, how to go about getting one, the details about academic credit and payment, and how to create your own.TRANSCRIPT
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?