Resources and guidance on completing each of these steps are available to
you in the Career Services Office (CSO), Corr Hall or the Internship Office, St.
Augustine Center for the Liberal Arts, Room 415:
6-12 months before
3-9 months before
- Talk with your academic advisor about your interest in obtaining an
internship.
- Make an appointment with an advisor in the CSO to discuss the use of
resources for finding internships, including:
- GoNOVA;
- Career-related websites in your field of interest;
- Internship books and
directories in the Career Services Library;
- Career Fairs;
- Make an appointment with the Internship Office to review the process for
obtaining an internship for academic credit and to discuss the use of
resources for finding internships, including:
-
Database of internships on the College web site.
- Identify specific employers of interest and research their
internship opportunities on their websites.
- Network – Use your contacts (friends, family, faculty, alumni)
to learn about internships that may be available to you.
3-6 months before
- Write drafts of your
personal resume and
cover letter. Have them reviewed by both the counselors in the CSO and the
Internship Office.
- Prepare for upcoming interviews by participating in a mock interview at the CSO. Call for an appointment.
- Apply for internships by sending out your resume, a specific cover letter for
that job or employer, and any additional requested materials (such as writing
samples, a transcript, etc.) Follow up with employers in the coming weeks to
check on the status of your application.
1-3 months before
-
Attend interviews; send thank you notes as soon as possible to all the
professionals you met with at each company. Follow up with employers as
appropriate until a decision is communicated.
- Evaluate offers. Discuss any questions or concerns with the Internship Office.
Accept the internship that best fits you and your goals. Notify the sponsor of
the internship you are accepting and those you are declining.
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