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Did You Know?
- That an internship is an opportunity for you to check out the employer, but also for the employer
to see if you are a fit for possible employment at graduation?
- That most employers spend 10-15 seconds scanning a resume?
- That career-related work experience is more important than graduating "on time" (i.e. in four years)?
- That 50 percent of all federal workers could be eligible for retirement during the next five years?
- That internship opportunities at some US federal agencies are plentiful now?
- That Career Services sponsors an annual Summer Job & Internship Fair each February?
- That most internship offers are contingent upon passing a drug screen and physical?
- That students who intern typically have more interviews and/or better job offers than students who
do not take the time to do an internship?
- That students who intern have more realistic expectations of "life after graduation?"
- That students who intern with government agencies are able to count their internship employment as
part of their service time?
- That many interns receive a housing allowance and/or moving stipend?
- That some interns represent their companies at their college career fairs & other campus events?
- That interns are generally more prepared for the real world in that they have already experienced
relocating, project-oriented work assignments, budgeting, time management, etc.
- That students make good networking contacts during their internships.
- That internships are available year-round-not just during the summer!
- That more companies are looking at 6-month internships or spring/summer or summer/fall assignments?
- That employers typically recruit junior or seniors for internships because they are have
completed the required coursework necessary to perform the job.
- That some employers have a policy that prohibits hiring recent graduates for internship positions
& require that you must still have at least one semester remaining to complete your degree.
- That most internships are for undergraduate students?
- That internships in some disciplines (such as communications, human services, non-profit, etc.)
are usually unpaid & require that you receive academic credit?
- That you can still maintain your student status while interning?
- That you may be able to get academic credit (typically 3 hours pass/fail) for your internship assignment.
- That you must be registered with Career Services to learn about internship opportunities, participate
in on-campus interviews, receive targeted e-mail messages and be included in our Web Resume Book.
- That employers search the Web Resume Book on a regular basis for students seeking internships and
full-time career employment?
- That an internship is a one-time career or major related work experience vs. co-op which entails three
alternating semesters (predominantly engineering positions).
- That you can do more than one internship. Get out there !!!
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