Internship Season Kickoff 2009

What are valuable summer internship and career exploration experiences, and how can you get one? 

We got together January 8 to hear from a student panel moderated by the executive director of the Career Center, Bill Wright-Swadel, and to learn through a fun and informative presentation.  We discussed a range of successful strategies for finding internships and other great career exploration opportunities, including both On-Campus Recruiting and off-campus recruiting.  Students gained insight into the ways in which internships and other experiential opportunities can shed light on their career path.

If you missed the program, check out the resources below and call 919.660.1050 to schedule an appointment with a career counselor.

Keep an eye on our Event Calendar for February follow-up events and Internship Funding Info Sessions.

Internship Season  Kickoff Presentation (.ppt)

Internship Season Kickoff Handouts (.pdf)

Internship Season Kickoff Calendar (.ppt)

Follow-up Programming 2009

Internship Follow-up Program for Sophomores and Juniors

The following handouts were provided at the follow-up.

My network (.pdf)
Use these categories to brainstorm all of the people who might be in your "network".  Create an opportunity to tell them what you've been curious about professionally or personally to see what or who these people might know.

Skills List  (.pdf)
Rank each of these skills based on how you (1, 2, 3) or a future partner or employer (A, B, C) understand their importance.  Are there patterns to identify areas where you should be focusing your learning?  Use this as a framework to look for experiences, internships, volunteer opportunities, and more!
 

Other Internship Programs

In years past we have had Junior-specific programming for the internship search. Because internships are a concern for students in all stages of academic progress, we have created new programming for all years and include the materials and resources from prior year's programming below.

Junior Jumpstart 2008

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:

  1:00-1:30   The Internship search basics -learn the foundation!- Powerpoint
  1:40-2:20   Industry specific sessions- get the insiders scoop!
                   Arts, Media, and Entertainment- Handout
                   Business- Powerpoint
                   Engineering- Powerpoint, Handout, Handout 2, Handout 3
                   Health- Handout, Handout 2
                   Non-Profit/Government
  2:30-3:30   Senior student panels -listen, get advice, ask questions!
 

Junior Jumpstart 2007

Session 1      
Program introduction and Internship Essentials (PowerPoint)

Session 2         
Beat the Competition Workshop  (PowerPoint)     
        Get tips on shining at Career Fairs, Information Sessions, and Interviews.  Find out what you ought to know!  

Off-Campus/Alternative Search  (PowerPoint) 
        Not interested in the employers coming to campus?  Thinking about something unique for the summer?  Get some tips on making these options a reality!