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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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