Finding an Internship

Preparing For Getting an Internship

• Research where, what (type of work/organization) & what you want to gain
• Prepare  your resume and have Career Services critique it via email or appointment
• Request Letters of Recommendation from faculty who know you
• Practice answering interview questions and research what type of interview attire you will need (see calendar for workshop dates, or view an online workshop)

Locating Internship Information

• Departmental Internship Advisor-Check with your department Chair
• Career fairs & on-campus recruiting (most effective according to employers)
• BSUCareers
• Internship database – where current and former interns have obtained positions
• Career services resources – links to off-site resources

Applying for Internships

• Prepare a cover letter specific for the internship—show you have researched the company
• Send cover letter and resume along with reference list
• When emailing, always send a cover letter with the resume as one attachment

Interviewing for an Internship

• Research the company website
• Ask for a copy of the internship duties
• Prepare a skills list
• Wear appropriate interview attire
• Make sure your appearance and mannerisms are  “professional”

Implementing

Internship Form

• Find your Internship Coordinator
• Also register through records
• Obtain all signatures on the Internships Form and return a copy to Career Services