michelle berg internship coordinator university career center
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Outline GCSU PaperworkApplication ProcessCommon QuestionsKnow Yourself/Clarify your goalsStrategize your searchFinding internship positionsYour professional personaNetworking Questions
Application Process & InterviewingOnline or paper applicationEssay/Statement of interestReferencesResume & Cover LetterInterview
Types of interviews:Phone InterviewIn person interview
GroupIndividual
Common Questions When should I start looking for an internship? Where should I do an internship?How do I start my search?Is there a long list of internships somewhere I
can look at? I’m interested in more than one area- Help!?!What semester should I do an internship?Is it possible to get paid during my
internship?
Search Secret #1:Know Yourself!Topics you like best in your majorInternship GoalsSkills you want to develop Organization values & missionSupervisor QualitiesCauses you are passionate about Brainstorm a list of places that fit the
description
Search Secret #2:Clarify your goalsAsk yourself a few questions during the early
stages of your search:Why do I want to complete an internship? When?What area(s) do I want to explore the most?What specific skills do I want to develop?What activities have I liked the best (and the least)? What are my expectations? Are they realistic?Do I need a paid internship?
What do I want to walk away with when my internship is completed?
Internship Search Scenario STUDENT #1:
Paul is a junior Biology major. He searches for his internship by looking at internship websites and talks to a few people about what is available. He’s not sure what type of internship he’s looking for and is open to suggestions.
STUDENT #2:
Mary is a junior Mass Communication major. She first develops a clear idea of what she’s looking for and searches by brainstorming, searching websites, and talking to people about what organizations that fit the description.
Which method is better?
Search Secret 3#:StrategizeClarify your internship goalsMake a timeline
Plan: People to contact (E.g., faculty, Career Center,
alumni)Organizations to contact Websites to browse Career fairs to attendNetworking events to attend Professional associations to join
Search Secret #4:Places to locate openings GCSU Career ConnectionBroad internship websitesSpecific Organization websitesProfessional association websitesWord of mouth/NetworkingInformational interviewPlaces you’ve volunteeredCareer FairsSuggestion Letter
Search Secret #5:Create your Professional PersonaDevelop internship goalsPolish resume & cover letterDevelop your professional networkResearch the organizationReview “Frequently Asked Interview
Questions”Participate in a mock interview sessionDress the partInterviewFollow-up
Visit the Career Center!
Search Secret #7:Networking What Networking IS NOT:
Asking people for an job/internshipUsing people to get ahead Meeting as many people as possibleAbout schmoozing with people
What Networking IS:Making contacts Learning new informationGood listening skillsMutual benefit
Believe it or not, you already HAVE
a network!
Networking ContactsFriendsFamily FacultyStudents AlumniProfessional AssociationsCoworkers SupervisorsCommunity Leaders
Search Secret #8:The Internship ProposalBelieve it or not, you CAN suggest an
internship to an organizationMake sure you they don’t have a programDo your research Brainstorm possible goals and responsibilitiesFind a specific person to be in contact with Send a letter & emailFollow-up Meet to discuss specifics
Using the internet to find internshipsLinkedInFacebookTwitter
StudentJobs InternQueenInternGCSU (GCSU Internship Coordinator Michelle Berg)
Career/Work blogsGCSU Career Connection
Look for agencies and organizations in your field, not just internship listings
Find contacts at companies that interest you
Things to Remember…Be Creative!Take risks- apply to everythingBe persistent Enjoy your internshipBe an active participant
Ask questionsTake initiativeMeet people and keep in touch
Think of it as a learning experienceAt the conclusion, evaluate what you’ve learned
ResourcesQuintcareers.com
-Internship articles and other search resources - Internship Handbook:
http://www.quintcareers.com/Quintessential_Careers_Press/Internship_Guide/
Business lists - Chamber of Commerce, phone book, online business directories
O*net (google onet)- Find job descriptions for multiple careers
Career Connection (myinterfase.gcsu/student)-To find employers, listings, and contact information
Internships-usa.com (username: interns, password: learn)Ga.gov
-Type “internship” into the search engine, several results appearGovernor’s Internship Program: intern.gov/georgiaExplorehealthcareers.org