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The process for securing an internship should prepare you for the process you will go through to land your first job after graduation . . . and most other jobs that you will have in your career!
Follow the approach suggested by the Career Services Office here.


Step 1:

Set up an appointment with the College Internship Office, St. Augustine Center for the Liberal Arts Room 415, 610-519-4232

  • Discuss your interests and objectives for the internship.
  • Determine which type of internship you are looking for and make sure you meet all the criteria.

Step 2:

Meet with a Career Counselor, Career Services Office, Corr Hall Room 106

  • Prepare your resume and have it reviewed by a Career Counselor.
  • Set up your account on GoNOVA, the web-based recruiting system used by CSO, including a complete profile and uploaded resume.
  • File the CLA&S internship application form, along with a copy of your resume and essay.

Step 3:

Research opportunities and apply directly to those in which you are interested

  • CSO opportunities listed on GoNOVA
  • CLA&S Internship database (Note: You will be prompted for your VU username & password)
  • The internship links page on this site.
  • Develop cover letters to submit with your resume to interesting internship opportunities.

Step 4:

Preparing for the Interview

Step 5:

 Deciding on which Internship to accept

  • Before final acceptance of an internship, student must provide the Internship office with a job description for her specific internship on the sponsor’s letterhead (if available on the company’s web site, the URL will suffice). The site supervisor must be identified along with direct contact information.
  • Student must visit the Internship Office for final review of all academic requirements and deadlines for submission.
  • The Internship Office will handle registration for the appropriate internship course
  • Student should send out acceptance and decline letters as appropriate.

     

Questions can be directed to the
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Internship Office
St. Augustine Center for the Liberal Arts
Room 415; Phone: 610.519.4232