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Internship Search Strategies

Internship Search Strategies. Career Services Oregon State University 8 Kerr Administration Building 737-4085 osu.orst.edu/dept/career-services/. Program Objective. Learn about types of internships Learn how to search for an internship Expand your knowledge of resources

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Internship Search Strategies

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  1. Internship Search Strategies Career Services Oregon State University 8 Kerr Administration Building 737-4085 osu.orst.edu/dept/career-services/

  2. Program Objective • Learn about types of internships • Learn how to search for an internship • Expand your knowledge of resources • Help you clarify your goals and objectives • Review search tools • Use some resources

  3. Types of Internships • Critical Components: • To gain career-related experience • To utilize and build upon existing knowledge and skills • Varied time commitment and duration • “Internship” title does not guarantee a good experience • May also be referred to as Co-op

  4. Purpose & Benefits: Students • Active learning • “Real-world” experience • Test career fields and industries • Make contacts • May lead to other positions • May receive wage or credits

  5. Purpose & Benefits: Employer • Additional staff member • Short-term new hire • Training and review of a potential employee • Gain energy and new perspectives • Give back to students, schools and community

  6. Search Strategies and Resources • Varying employer hiring timelines • Multiple resources • Directories • Postings (paper and electronic) • On-Campus Recruiting • Referrals • Consider local organizations • Take the initiative and research!

  7. Search Tools • Resume • Contact sheet with summary of experiences • Cover Letter • Identifies your goals and highlights or skills • Interviewing Skills • Prepared and adaptable • Professional and thoughtful

  8. Tips for Success • “What do you want to gain from an internship experience?” • Internship Learning Agreement Form • /osu.orst.edu/dept/career-services/intern/ • Share expectations & goals with employer/advisor • Request mid-term and final-term feedback and evaluation • Ask for what you want!

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