GET AN INTERNSHIP

Why do an Internship? How to Find What to Do

Process & Documents Clearance & Registration Funding Travel Requirements Professional Conduct

After Internship Follow up Grades

OBJECTIVES

67% of interns receive job offers from Provider 62% of company new hires had an internship

experience somewhere Average starting salary is 15-20% higher with

internship experience 76% who had internship were still with the

company one year later vs. 61% without

WHY AN INTERNSHIP?

*NACE 2011 Employer Survey

ARE YOU READY Completed 60 or more credit hours Completed 9 or more credits in Major

At least one 300 level course Good Academic Standing

Eligible for Funding only when registered for credit Approve Professional Resume Completed Mock Interview Saved Enough Money

HOW TO FIND Location, Industry, Organization, Position

Be mindful of the Cost: Travel, Lodging, Transport, Food Use Your Networks

Its WHO YOU Know Career Enhancing / Potential for Full Time

Related to Major Start Early

Start NOW for next Summer

Personal Contacts1. Identify 3 to 5 Suitable Contacts

Location, Industry, Company2. How Are YOU Connected

LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Email, Phone Number3. Determine What YOU Want

Type of Job, Company, Work Environment4. Outreach Your Contacts

Communicate Clearly5. Think About What to Ask For

Job, Introduction, Opinions6. Don’t Rule Anyone Out

Some Less Known Contacts maybe Well Connected

USE YOUR NETWORKS

Career Services / YCareers / Career Connect1. Get Connected with Career Services

Talk to a Program Manager: Industry / Resources / Contacts Attend a Career Event: Career Fair, Info Sessions, On Campus

Recruiting2. Search YCareers Listings

Search Full-time, Part-time, Internship Listings Search Company Listings & Contact Details

3. Review Career Connect Contacts Browse Career Services Website Review Companies Visited Talk to Program Managers about Contacts

USE CAREER SERVICES

LinkedIn1. Build Your Profile

Complete Your Profile: Resume, Specialties, Photo, Recommendations

2. Add Connections Import Email Contacts, Search for Connections

3. Join Groups Connect to Groups You Like, Relevant to Skills

4. Search Jobs Jobs Connected to Your Skills, Check Your Connections

5. Search Companies Check Employees on LinkedIn, Follow a Company

USE LINKEDIN

LDS Employment Resource Center1. Create an LDS User Account

Quick, Full, Friend Make sure you have your LDS Membership Number

2. Find a Center Check out the Local Links Register with Local ERC’s

3. Search for Jobs Use Keywords

4. Apply Online Prepare Resume Create / Update Profile

USE LDS ERC’S

WHAT TO DO1. Find and Secure Internship2. Complete Application on YCareers3. Submit All Documents4. Complete Clearances5. Organize Travel – Visas

PROCESS & DOCUMENTS1. Find and Secure Internship

Obtain an Offer Letter / Email Complete the Service Provider MOU (New Provider)

2. Meet with Program Manager Activate Internship Tab on YCareers Complete Online Application Form

3. Meet with Internship Coordinator (Academic Department)

Complete Learning Agreement (Objectives & Evidence) Make sure that objectives and evidence are documented

Submit Your Resume / Complete a Mock Interview Make sure it is an Approved Professional Resume Complete Interview on Interview Stream

CLEARANCE & REGISTRATION

Coordinated by Alumni & Career Services Departments Involved:

1. Housing (If living on-campus)2. Financial Services 3. PCC (if employee)

Check Dates & Deadlines: Winter (31st Oct), Summer (31st Mar), Fall (31st Aug)

NB: Register for an Internship: Permitted only for the semester / term when internship is

being completed (Cannot intern in the Summer and Register in the Fall)

Internship Timeframe: Minimum 6 Weeks

FUNDING Who will WE Fund

Int’l Students going to United States Int’l Students going to Target Area US Students to Target Area Target Area – Asia, Pacific & India Outside of Target Area – Funding is Capped

What Cost is Covered Return Airfare from Hawaii / Home (Most Affordable Route) Funding doesn’t cover visa and internship fees

Assistance (Partial) Lodging, Transportation, Food (IWORK)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Visas

Make sure applications are done ahead of time

Travel Documents DS2019 for International Students -

Signed Travel Advisory

Students not permitted to travel to unsafe destinations – only nationals

Insurance / Emergencies Check with Travel Services Check if Services are located close to

provider Medical condition; international travel is

not recommended

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Honor Code Obligations Applicable at ALL TIMEs

Conduct During Internship Adhere to All Instructions given by the

Provider Travel during internship to be covered by

Provider Unauthorized Travel can result in the

termination of internship Incomplete Internships

You will be required to repay the funds spent

Grades will not be awarded

AFTER INTERNSHIP Complete Self / Employer

Evaluations YCareers

Submit Documents: Intern Coordinator Requirements (For

Grading Purposes) Intern Coordinator awards your

Grade Maintain Contact:

Send a Thank You Letter to Provider Update Your Resume, Online

Profiles Career Enhancing Internships are

attractive on your Resume

GET AN INTERNSHIP