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WHY COMMUNICATION? INTERNSHIPS Corey Waters, Chelsea Amason, Kaylee Knight, Matt Dennison, Zhihuan Fu, Peng Zhang, and Brendan Guihen

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What is an internship?

• CMAT 495 – Internship in Communication • Not a traditional course held in the

classroom• Relates to the students career

aspirations • Actively gaining experience• Very different than a summer job

Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012

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Why do an internship?

Resume √

Experience √

Skills √

Connections √

Self-discovery √

Internships Guidelines/Overview at SU . (2011). Salisbury University. Retrieved May 15, 2012

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Internship quick facts:

Are found within the community, nation, and internationally

Italy New York City Los Angeles Nashville

Can be fifteen weeks are less Can be paid or unpaid Credit and Noncredit

Must contact and receive prior approval from advisor

Morrison, J. (2012, May 12). Personal Interview.

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Pros Real world experience

in today’s job market. Builds skills and

knowledge in a specific career area.

Networking and career contacts.

Allows students to know if a certain career path is right for them

“Interview once, hire twice”

“Beginning of a successful career”

The Pros and Cons of Unpaid Internships. (2005, February 25). https://career.berkeley.edu/Article/050225a-dz.stm. Retrieved May 15, 2012

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Cons Work/School conflict Possibility of

exploitation More labor then

learning

The Pros and Cons of Unpaid Internships. (2005, February 25). https://career.berkeley.edu/Article/050225a-dz.stm. Retrieved May 15, 2012

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Types of Internships for communication majors at Salisbury University: Walters Art Museum Disney National Zoo Washington Redskins Cheer Department

Internships Guidelines/Overview at SU . (2011). Salisbury University. Retrieved May 15, 2012

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Steps to Getting An Internships

1)Make sure you are eligible for an internship

2) Find a place to contact for an internship opportunity

3) Create or update a resume

4) Determine if the internship meets the Communication departments requirements

5) Complete the application

6) Get a faculty recommendation

7) Get approval from the Communication department

8) Apply

Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012

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Communication Eligibility Checklist: At least a 2.5 overall GPA At least a 3.0 GPA in Communication Art

Courses At least 72 College Credits Junior or Senior with a declared major or minor

in Communications Attended Internship Information Sessions Complete Faculty Recommendation form Submit all materials to Internship Director for

approval

Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012

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Pre-requisites for Communication Tracks

Media Studies131332334

Media Production234243131343

HCR218297

J/PR240249344

Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012

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References:

Disney College Programs. (2012). Disney Careers. Retrieved May 15, 2012

Fonz Internships. (2012). Internships and Fellowships. Retrieved May 15, 2012

Horner, G. (2012, May 7). Personal Interview. Internships Guidelines/Overview at SU . (2011). Salisbury University.

Retrieved May 15, 2012

MacCarthy, B. (2012, May 7). Personal Interview.

Morrison, J. (2012, May 12). Personal Interview.

Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012

The Pros and Cons of Unpaid Internships. (2005, February 25). career.berkeley.edu. Retrieved May 15, 2012.

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Thank you, and good luck on your future

endeavors to find the perfect internship for

you!