Dr. Mary Ann Pearson

Why are Internships Valuable

And How Do I find an Intern?

CBU Online

and Professional Studies

Value-Success Stories:Jenny Miner

Shayna Moreno

Andrew Hochradel

Experience and Skills:Students have various skills including; public relations, publication, research and social media campaign skills .

The New Job Interview

Considerations When Hiring Interns

Good or Bad?

Compensation?

Are They Worth It?

Internship Purpose

To attract top quality interns, employers understand the benefits to the student and structure internships in a way that the experience benefits both the student and the employer

How Small Businesses Benefit

1) Students are highly motivated & energetic

2) Cost – effective work force w/out long term commitments

3) Allows mentorship opportunity

4) Brings new/innovative ideas to employer

5) Great w/ tech and social media

6) Strengthen bond w/ institution (image)

Intern Benefits

•Receive professional mentoring•Gain professional work experience•Establish a professional network•Make their academic studies more relevant•Provide pre-professional experience with an opportunity to learn within their field of study

Do I Provide Office or Workspace?

•33 % of employers hire virtual interns

•An office is not required; interns can meet with you to plan campaigns & work from their own personal laptops.

Compensation?

•Students complete the internship for school credit (units) or pay. CBU has a procedure for internships including a written evaluation at the end of the term.

Time Required?

•1-unit internship = 40 hours

•3-unit internship = 120 hours

•Volunteer or pay = hours negotiable

Specific Tasks?

• Create brochures and flyers

• Assist with special projects/event planning

• Organize and perform research projects/market research

• Develop special promotional campaigns on various social media platforms.

•Manage Social Media

•Develop Strategic Social Media Plans

How do I find an intern?

• Contact Dr. Mary Ann Pearson

• mpearson@calbaptist.edu

• Contact Prof. Sandra Romo

• sromo@calbaptist.edu

• Contact Prof. Jose Rivera jrivera@csusb.edu

CBU and Other Universities:

• Mr. Michael Bishop, Career Services Office-CBU- mbishop@calbaptist.edu

• https://www.calbaptist.edu/explore-cbu/offices/career-center/internships/

You can also…

• Advertise or post your needs on social media sites

• Spread the word through clubs and organizations

• Considered retired individuals who are tech savvy and may have free time

Thank You From CBU OPS

Presentation prepared by and for additional Information including future speaking engagements, please contact:

Dr. Patricia Hernandez phernandez@calbaptist.edu

951 343-3979

Dr. Mary Ann Pearson mpearson@calbaptist.edu

951 343-3967