Not sure where to start with your internship search? Do you feel like you're at a standstill and unsure about the next steps in your search? Then join Career Services in this informational workshop and learn about: The importance of internships ▪ Eligibility requirements ▪ Process for getting registered with Career Services ▪ Importance of resume and interview preparation ▪ Searching for an internship

1. Internships 101
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2. Purpose of the Session
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Define and explain the importance of internships
Eligibility requirements
Process for getting registered with internship
program
Importance of resume and interview preparation
Searching for an internship
Academic credit & transcript notation options
Questions?

3. What is an Internship?
Definition:
• Internships provide the opportunity for students to
apply what they have learned in the classroom to
practical work experiences related to their
academic and/or career goals. The primary focus
of internships is EDUCATIONAL in nature.

4. Reasons for Internships
• For Students
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For Credit/Required
Explore/Clarify/Confirm Career Goals
Gain Experience/Build Resume
Share your knowledge/talents
Build professional network
• For Employers
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Train college students
Need assistance with projects
Need current knowledge/trends
Need your enthusiasm and creativity
Method for selecting permanent hires

5. What will your resume
look like?

6. Questions
What type of career do you want?
What type of organization?
What skills have you developed?
Where would you like to work?
Do you have relationships with
professionals in your field?
• Are you a member of any
professional organizations?
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7. What is a Quality
Internship Assignment?
• Related to your major and level in school
• Is located in a commercial office space, not a
home office and not a virtual/remote working
environment
• Provides ongoing supervision, guidance, and
feedback
• Incorporates an intentional "learning agenda"
• Requires only the "usual amount" of "grunt work" or
repetitive tasks similar to a professional in the field
• Offers meaningful opportunities to build/improve
skills

8. Preparation for an
Internship Search
Research
• Learn about industry specific companies of
interest, types of jobs available, requirements.
Resume
• It must be PROOFED and CRITIQUED! This is your first
impression to the employer.
• Attend a resume seminar and visit a RESUME EDITOR.
Interviewing Skills
• Know how to sell yourself in an interview.
• Attend an interview seminar and participate in a MOCK
INTERVIEW.

9. How do you find an
internship?
• Hilltop Careers – Jobs and Internships; Jobs with
Interview Schedules
o Note: Hilltop Careers is NOT the only way to find a position! Students who
utilize multiple methods will be more successful in their search.
• Stay in touch with Career Services
• Networking – talk to friends, family, faculty, etc.
• Internet Research
(Indeed.com, Idealist.com, InternMatch.com, etc)
• Informational Interviews
• Career Expos and Forums

10. Internship Eligibility
• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program
with a declared major.
• Have completed at least one semester at SEU
• Good academic standing
o Undergrads - at least 2.0 overall GPA
o Grads - at least 3.0 overall GPA
• Meet any additional requirements or conditions
required by your academic department or school.
• These requirements can be found on the individual
handouts of your department located in the
Resource Library of your Hilltop Careers account.

11. Academic Credit
• Involves class registration and assignments,
occasionally class meetings, and end-of-semester
evaluation forms
o Must meet course registration deadlines
o Most courses have both full-semester and 2nd 8-week options
• Options vary from major to major
• May be upper-level or general elective credit
• Note: When registering for academic credit, you
pay tuition and fees as you would for any other
class. You are responsible for reading your syllabus
and completing assignments.

12. First Impressions
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Arrive alert
Dress professionally
Practice punctuality
LISTEN and OBSERVE
Display a POSTIVE attitude
Manage anger and frustrations
Understand your role as intern
Avoid office “drama”
Remember you represent St. Edward’s

13. Your Work
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Complete every task well
Complete every task on time
Follow directions
Offer help often
Offer to take on additional projects
Ask Questions
Establish clear communication with supervisor
– Learning Agreement, Evaluations

14. Build Your Network
• Begin building your professional
network
– Supervisors, co-workers, fellow interns
• Develop professional relationships
• Source of future internships and jobs
• Source of recommendations
• Can aid/hinder your professional development
– Take advantage of social invitations***
• Lunch with supervisor and co-workers
• Professional association meetings
• Special dinners, receptions & company
gatherings
• Happy Hours****
• Use caution
– Not a time to PARTY!
– Keep conversation PG
– Stay in touch!
• Linked In, Facebook

15. Conclusion of Internship
• Thank supervisor, co-workers
• Reflect on experience
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What did you learn?
What did you like? Dislike?
What skills did you develop or improve?
What skills do you still lack?
• Update your resume with your new skills
• Practice speaking about your internship
• Start searching for the next opportunity

16. Dealing with Problems at
your Internship Site
• Types of problems: sexual harassment; lack of
training, direction, or supervision; ethical dilemmas;
duties do not match job description/expectations;
etc.
• TELL SOMEONE!
o If possible, discuss concerns with your immediate supervisor or someone
else at the organization.
o Talk to your Internship Coordinator here at SEU.
• Remember, we want you to be successful and are
here to help.

17. Don’t Forget!
• Update your Hilltop Careers account every
semester – or anytime your information changes.
• Keeping your information up-to-date will impact
what positions you can view and/or which
employers view your resume.
• REPORT YOUR INTERNSHIP when you accept a
position!
• We are responsible for tracking this information and
count on you to follow up.

19. Questions?
Araceli “Sally” Perez-Ramos, Internship Coordinator
aracelip@stedwards.edu
Moody Hall 134 – 448.8530