Taking into account the economy and so many students are returning adults, we have to think of other means to achieve experience before graduation. Here are some practical options and things to consider as a student and employer looking to hire interns.
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1. Internships on a Time-Budget Karen Obringer, Internship
Coordinator Career Services
2. Objectives One university. Two great names.
Internships defined
Employer perspective on internships
Alternative experience options
Responsibilities of IPFW, employer & YOU
Economy Implications
Networking
3. INTERNSHIPS
Intern (n): an advanced student or graduate usually in a
professional field (as medicine or teaching) gaining supervised
practical experience (as in a hospital or classroom)
-- defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary
REMEMBER THIS
Learning experience
Professional expectations
Flexible schedule
2 supervisors to ensure a positive experience
Related to YOUR major
4. Internship Resources
Offices on Campus
Career Services
Non-Academic Credit INTERNSHIPS
OACS (Office of Academic Internships, Cooperative Education,
and Service Learning)
Academic credit Internships
Co-ops
Websites
JobZone www.ipfw.edu/jobzone
Indiana INTERNnet www.indianaintern.net
Specific internship sites in which youre interested Create Your
Own Internship!
5. Why do an Internship?
Acquire experience that is practical & meaningful to your
major
Increase marketability and value to employers
Narrow/Increase career options down by trying it out
Supervise internship to ensure a positive learning
experience
Connect with intern & supervisor for a site visit &
evaluations
Employers
Established supervisor for interns
Set goals with intern
Provide work/projects related to students majors
Regular meetings with intern
Students (yours)
Conduct internship search while staying in contact with Career
Services
Resume critique and mock interview required if desire hands-on
assistance from Career Services
Inform appropriate IPFW supervisor of internship gained
Maintain professionalism on the job
Speak up if internship is not meeting your goals
Keep accurate records of hours and job duties (resume &
CCT)
11. Once you get the Internship
Complete an Internship Report Form and submit to Career
Services (
http://www.ipfw.edu/career/students/job/internships.shtml#forms
)
Meet with site supervisor to determine goals and projects
during the internship
Maintain appropriate work hours and performance as agreed upon
by supervisor at internship site
Connect with Career Services via site visit or individual
appointment at least once during your internship experience
Complete an end-of-semester evaluation and submit to Career
Services with logged work hours (
http://www.ipfw.edu/career/students/job/internships.shtml#forms
)
12. ECONOMY Schmitt, J. and Baker, D., What Were In For:
Projected Economic Impact of the Next Recession, Center for
Economic and Policy Research , January 2008.
13. NETWORKING
OPPORTUNITIES
Events through Career Services
Job Fairs
Dining Etiquette
Network Now
Career Development Month
Mock Interview Day
YLNI
Professional Associations
Chamber of Commerce
Volunteer!!
BENEFITS
Majority of jobs available are in the Hidden Job Market
