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2. Agenda
• Overview of Internships
• The Internship Search Process
• Explore
• Prepare
• Apply & Network
• Interview & Choose
3. What is an Internship?
• Work experiences with a training component:
• “You help us carry out our work, we help you develop skills,
and learn about our field.”
• Gain workplace skills - technical and interpersonal
• Gain work experience
• Some companies hire interns as full-time employees
• Internships may be with companies, government agencies,
nonprofit organizations, other universities, research organizations,
advocacy groups, etc.
• Is available to students at all levels, from freshmen to graduate
students as well as for degreed professionals.
• A chance to “test drive” a career!
4. 10 Reasons Why You Should
Do an Internship
1. Internships provide a link between academic learning &
professional employment
2. Test the field: find out what it’s like to work in certain
occupations and industries
3. Transition into a job
4. Employers look to hire from their internship pools
5. Develop a resume: you need relevant experience
6. Increase essential knowledge & skills
7. Networking opportunities and relationship building
8. Obtain references
9. You become a proven commodity
10. Gain self confidence
8. Questions to Consider
• What do you want to get out of the internship?
• What knowledge/skills do you have and would like to develop?
• What skills do you most enjoy using?
• What industry would you like to learn more about?
• Where do you want to be geographically?
• What type of working conditions/environment appeal to you?
– Degree of structure
– Pace and culture
– Formal vs. casual
– Individual vs. team work
• Would you like a structured or unstructured program?
• What kind of people would you like to work with?
• What kind of work schedule do you want?
9. Activity 1: MyPlan Skills
Assessment
• Create a MyPlan account
–http://www.myplan.com/
• Use License #: SBJ3J6GJ
–Click on “Assessment”
–Click on “Career Skills Profiler”
–Click on “Start Test”
–Click on “Student Version”
10. Two Approaches:
Company vs. Role
You may be primarily interested in
working at a particular company
• Your move: develop a list of interesting
companies/organizations & identify internship
opportunities in those organizations
You might be sure you want to work in
a particular role
• Your move: search for that role in your
preferred geographic area & company size,
then research company
11. How to Find an Internship
Traditional:
• CareerBridge
• Company websites
• Internet jobsites
– indeed.com
– iNet
– internships.com
– idealist.org
• Department listserve
• Classmates
Non-Traditional:
• Map your network (college,
parents, relatives, friends)
• LinkedIn
• Referrals from faculty and
graduate students
• Alumni Association
• Informational interviews
• Professional associations
(national, local)
• Newspapers, journals
• Facebook advertisement
• Social media
• Open house
17. 7 Tips to Finding an Internship
1. Much like finding a full-time job – requires
effort
2. Think about what you want
3. Explore all options
4. Create an effective resume and written
materials
5. Attend the events on campus
6. Create your own internship with a company
7. Investigate experiential learning programs at
MIT
18. Activity 2: Finding an Internship
•Search for 2-3 possible internships based on
the skills from the assessment
•Use the following websites:
–http://www.internmatch.com/
–http://www.internships.com/
•Find the company’s website to learn more
about what they do
19. Strategies
1. Network with faculty, students, family, friends,
community members, service professionals (doctors,
dentists, etc.) alumni (ICAN), etc.
2. Check online and bulletin board listings at the
Student Employment Office (11-120).
3. Write to companies that recruit for full-time positions
here at MIT.
4. Cold call a company that interests you – propose an
internship.
5. Don’t limit yourself to your hometown or the Boston
area.
20. Company Research
• Google & Google News
• Company website
• Glassdoor
• Follow on social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Mergent Intellect (formerly known as Hoovers)
• Friends
• Family
• Classmates
• MIT alumni
22. Written Materials
• Resumes
• Targeted to specific companies or industries
• Reviewed by a counselor, other professionals
• Cover letters
• Why you are a good candidate for a particular position
• Why they should hire you – make the connection
• “Thank You” letters
• Whenever you meet/interview with someone regarding career
path or a job
• Other possibilities
• Transcript
• Portfolio items
• Letters of Recommendation
23. The Job Description
• Job Description = your road map
• Tailor your resume & cover letter and how you strategize to market
yourself to the employer
24. What Should These Documents
Contain?
YOU
Experiences
Interests
Knowledge/
Skills
Achievements
26. Applying to Internships
• Tailor your application to the specific opportunity
• Proofread, proofread, proofread!
• No, really, PROOFREAD!
• Come to GECD drop-in hours or make an appointment
to have your resume and cover letter reviewed
• Read directions carefully – some companies want you
to apply both through CareerBridge AND their applicant
tracking portal
• If possible, mention a connection in your cover letter
27. Importance of Networking
Asking for advice – not a internship
Learning through others experiences, decisions and
career paths
How did you get to your internship or job?
Developing relationships
Gathering information & advice
People like to talk about themselves
28. Who Do You Network With?
• Family
• Friends
• Classmates/housemates
• Co-workers
• Faculty
• Staff
• Professional organizations
• Service professionals
• Infinite Connection (MIT alumni)
29. Activity 3: Using LinkedIn to
Network
•Go to http://www.linkedin.com/ and log
on/create an account
•Using the company information you found in
your internship search, find someone who
works at that company
–See what they do
32. Global Education and Career
Development
Room 12-170
617-253-4733
http://gecd.mit.edu
• Appointments with staff made with CareerBridge
• Online workshops, tip sheets & resources
• Drop-ins (15 minute sessions – no appointment
needed)
• Monday – Friday 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Editor's Notes
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There are 4 stages in searching for an internship – today, we will review the first three to help you search for internship opportunities.
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Before beginning the internship search process, you should consider these questions to see what you’re actually looking for and interested in.
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Here are a few screen shots of how to navigate CareerBridge so in your emailed version of the presentation, you can recall how to access the site. Today, we will do a live demonstration together.
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Resume & Cover Letter – prepare generic versions that you can then customize. Utilize the GECD office and have a staff member review your work.
Thank You letters – buy stationary and stamps or write a sample thank you letter
Ask recommenders if they would be willing to write for you well in advance
Learn process for requesting official transcripts
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Now that you’ve done some self-assessment and research, it’s now time to apply to the positions.
Utilize the GECD office – we are here for you!
Read and re-read the actual application. Do you need to apply via CareerBridge AND their website?
Do you have a connection to the company? Did you attend an on-campus event? Did you meet someone at a career fair? Mention it if possible.
