I Spy an Internship

I Spy an Internship!

Where to Start

Searching for an Internship

Go to St. John's Central and click the Career and Internships tab:

• Begin your search for an internship several months in advance of the time you would like to start the internship. Application deadlines for many organizations are typically 3-6 months prior to the start date.
•  Internship opportunities are available year-round and occasionally may last longer than one semester. Be sure to know your availability before you begin your search.
•  Research your field of interest to learn which companies/opportunities would be best for you to pursue. This research helps you write more targeted cover letters and focuses your resume toward your career goal. University Career Services can help you learn how to conduct this research.

• Search on CareerLink: provides full-time, part-time, temporary and internship opportunities targeted by employers to St. John's University students.
• Vault: A free service for job seekers. Have openings and internship opportunities that match your criteria e-mailed to you.
• Going Global: A resource for those looking to travel and work!
• Internships.com:This site allows you to search thousands of internship listings in one location.

Websites

https://www.usajobs.gov/

Where to Look?

• Contact companies of interest directly. Visit their websites to determine if internships exist within the company, and to find out to whom to send your resume.
•  Network through friends, family, professional acquaintances, professors or anybody who can refer you to possible internship opportunities.
•  Attend job fairs held on campus or at venues in the local area to meet employers that may have internship opportunities.
•  Go to employer information sessions held on campus to find out about potential internship opportunities with the respective companies.

What is an Internship?

Receiving Academic Credit

An internship is a short-term, professional experience related to your major field of study, which is entered into after you have completed part of your degree program. An internship can take place in a variety of settings. Internships can be part-time or full-time, paid or unpaid. They may be part of an educational program, carefully monitored and evaluated for academic credit or they can be part of a learning plan that you develop yourself. In some cases, internships can lead to full-time employment.

Each college and academic program has different requirements regarding the registration for and obtaining of academic credit. Be sure to connect with your department chair and/ or program advisor for details. Its critical to find out this information before you begin your internship search as this may affect what kind of opportunities you can commit to!

What distinguishes an internship from a part-time job or volunteer work is the intentional “learning agenda” that the intern brings to the experience. It is up to you to be sure that you and your supervisor establish a plan that satisfies both your learning goals and the required work which must be completed.