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Internships that Pay—Application Process

Internships that Pay—Application Process. Missed a session? Power Points will be uploaded to the internships@whittier college blog found at: http:// wcinternship.wordpress.com Schedule an appointment with someone in the Center for Career Planning & Internships for more information….

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Internships that Pay—Application Process

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  1. Internships that Pay—Application Process • Missed a session? Power Points will be uploaded to the internships@whittier college blog found at: http://wcinternship.wordpress.com • Schedule an appointment with someone in the Center for Career Planning & Internships for more information…

  2. Do Not Be Confused! Essays for school (Academic Essays) are NOT the same as a Cover Letter

  3. HACU/NIH/HCC • Essay or Cover Letter should be general, since these programs partner with multiple organizations • Think about your audience—while the statements need to be general, they should be tailored to the type of program (health, research, business, etc.) • Write the essay in a word document first, check for grammar and spelling, before uploading it to the application

  4. Getty Internships (Multicultural & Arts) • Cover Letter or Essay needs to be targeted as to why you want to work at the Getty • Discuss your interested in the Arts and previous experience in the Arts • Think about the institution missions of the places you are applying and pinpoint ways your skills can help them achieve the organization’s goals

  5. Essentials of Powerful Writing • Remember on the purpose of the Cover Letter or Essay • Create a strong, cohesive argument • Paint a picture, tell a story, but don’t create a list • Focus on the positive • Use formal language

  6. Writing an Essay Important to you • Use a quote that captures your essay’s point • Describe a specific situation or event (this does not have to be life-altering) • Organize your essay around a central theme or metaphor Whatever you choose to do, make sure it reflects who you are as a person. Your essay should be interesting and exciting to you too!

  7. You should already know to… • Answer the prompt: some of the programs have specific questions they’d like you to address within the essay/cover letter • Draft your statement ahead of time and revise, revise, revise • Get a second opinion • Conform to the regulations outlined in the application (length, format, word count) • Try again, if at first you don’t succeed

  8. Additional Tips • Check program websites for guides to the application (for example, many programs have webinars or youtube videos offering tips) • Talk to other Whittier College students who have successfully applied to programs • Take the time to do your research

  9. Help?! • Christine Hill, Assistant Director for Internships & Community Engagement • chill1@whittier.edu or x4230 • Linda Ross, Director of Career Planning & Internships • lross@whittier.edu or x4230 • Your academic advisor • For online support, please contact the organization directly via their website

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