Find an internship is something equal to finding a job. Source : Internet

1. Finding an Internship
Amy Weinstein
URI CBA Internship
Coordinator

2. What is an internship?
 A paid or unpaid job opportunity that offers
you experience in your business field of
interest.
 Purpose of an internship is to provide you
with a learning experience while you are in
college to help you make more informed
decisions about your future career.

3. Internship Facts:
 For credit OR not for credit
 Paid OR unpaid
 You represent yourself AND URI AND the
College of Business.
 Internships are Professional opportunities.

4. Finding an Internship
 Utilize internship listings
 Create your own opportunity
 Attend a job fair
 Visit Career Services

5. Internship Listings
 RhodyNet
 Company websites
 Internship websites (see handout for more sites)
– http://www.internweb.com/
– http://www.internshipprograms.com/
– http://www.internprogram.org/
– http://www.internships-usa.com/
Other university listings

6. Create your Own Opportunity
 Decide where you want to intern
geographically
 Make a list of relevant companies (Book of
Lists great resource)
 Always try to use personal contacts!
 Contact companies directly
– Small/mid-sized call directly
– Large co. look on website

7. Job & Internship Fair
Wednesday, October 24
11:00AM – 3:00PM
The Ryan Center
sponsored by Career Services

8. Career Services
 Internship/Job Listings through RhodyNet
 Walk-in Career Advising
 Resume Reviews
 Workshops
 One-on-one personal career advising
appointments
 http//career.uri.edu
 2nd
Floor Roosevelt Hall

9. Before applying to an Internship
 Make sure your resume is the best it can
possibly be!
 Resume reviews – through Career Services
 Write a cover letter to send with resume
 Polish your interview skills. Know how to talk
about yourself and the information on your
resume.
 Be familiar with your transferable skills

10. Questions???
Amy Weinstein
Internship Coordinator
Room 315 Ballentine
Email: awein@etal.uri.edu
Phone: 874-4043
Spring Semester Hours:
Mondays and Wednesdays 10AM – 4PM
To make an appointment call: 874-2337 or stop by
the Front Desk 3rd
Floor Ballentine