FINDING THE RIGHT INTERNSHIP
Excerpted from an article from California State University Sacramento's College of Business Administration's Web site, www.csus.edu/cba
- Start looking early and begin your search at least one semester in advance.
- Use all your resources to review listings of internships currently available in your field; internship directories located in the Office of Student Affairs; career-related internet sites and leads from your academic department.
- Try to determine exactly what type of internship you want.
- Look for opportunities to develop skills that you like to use as well as those you want to develop.
- Keep an open mind about opportunities that may be available.
- Discuss possible internship options with the career consultant who works with faculty in your concentration.
- Before you begin your search, be sure you have developed solid job hunting strategies. Visit the career center on campus for resources that will help you develop your job search strategy.
- Before you contact an organization, be prepared with a list of questions about the position, hiring process and their company. Prepare ahead of time!
- Ask for a detailed position description, get the name and title of your phone contact for future reference, and verify any other significant information.
- Be persistent! Finding the kind of internship you really want requires research, preparation and repeated follow-up. With the right steps and positive attitude, finding the right
internship is both possible and rewarding.
GOT AN INTERNSHIP?
Register your internship with University Career and Employment Services!
- Be considered for internship showcases in your department
- Share your thoughts, tips, and warnings with fellow students
- Enter to win a free subscription to KU Career Connections
To register call 864-3624 or visit
http://www.ku.edu/~uces/internship/register.shtml
JOINT THE INTERNSHIP LISTSERV
This is your opportunity to:
This is your opportunity to Share your knowledge and experiences
- Find out what your peer interns are doing
- Get the latest tips on dealing with your supervisor
- Learn how to network your way into a full time job
To join, get instructions from:
http://www.ku.edu/~uces/internship/
Business Career Services
125 Summerfield Hall
864-5591
www.business.ku.edu/~bcsc
KU CAREER SERVICES OFFICES
Engineering Career Services
Engineering Career Services
4010 Learned Hall
864-3891
www.career.engr.ku.edu
Journalism Career Center
210 Stauffer-Flint Hall
864-7648
www.ku.edu/~jschool
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University Career and Employment Services
110 Burge Union
864-3624
www.ku.edu/~uces
Register for KU Career Connections and get ready for the Real World. KU Career Connections assists KU students in their search for internships and employment.
- See internships, fellowships, and permanent positions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- View the career services calendar of events To register: Go to www.ku.edu/~uces, click on Career Connections on the sidebar, and create a new account.
Basic registration (free):
Full-access registration (fee required):
- View employers' on-campus recruitment schedules and sign-up online for interviews.
- Load your resume into the KU Career Connections database, which is used by approved employers looking for that perfect candidate.
- Apply on-line for jobs.
- Obtain employer contact
INDIVIDUAL ADVISING AND COUNSELING
information and visit employer Web sites directly. Receive notice of.events with employers, such as information sessions, presentations,and special panels.
Job-winning resumes Dynamic interview skills/Mock (practice) interviews Effective networking Comprehensive job search strategies
To register: Visit your career services office to complete a registration form and make payment by cash, check or credit card. Then you will receive instructions on accessing the system and uploading documents. Additional online help and telephone assistance is available.
KU CAREER SERVICES: MORE THAN JUST JOBS
We help student learn about careers, prepare for the job search and secure employment both while in school and upon graduations.
Exploring career opportunities
CONNECTING JOB-SEEKERS WITH EMPLOYERS
Posting resumes on the web Referring qualified candidates Hosting interviews on campus Publishing vacancy announcements online
SERVICES PRIMARILY OFFERED BY UCES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR KU STUDENTS
On-Campus Off-Campus, part-time Summer and seasonal internships and experiential edu
Internships and experiential education
ONLINE AND PRINT RESOURCES
Job search resources by major, geographic location and field of interest
Resume and interviewing resources
Salary surveys
Newspapers / Classified Resources
Company information
National service opportunities
SPECIAL SERVICES AND EVENTS
Extensive collection of on-line resources
Medical reference files
Annual All Maiors Fair
Education Interview Day
Volunteer Fair
Student Employment Fair