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Pack a Proper Internship

Pack a Proper Internship. Directions 99 - Pack your Bags for the 21st Century Region 3 Student Conference Julie Furst. Show of Hands. How many people in the audience are currently working as an intern? How many interns are working in your area of collegiate study?

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Pack a Proper Internship

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  1. Pack a Proper Internship Directions 99 - Pack your Bags for the 21st Century Region 3 Student Conference Julie Furst

  2. Show of Hands • How many people in the audience are currently working as an intern? • How many interns are working in your area of collegiate study? • How many remaining people in the audience are currently working? • Of those individuals, how many are employed professionally?

  3. Understand how... • Internships can enhance your educational experience. • Internships can help your professional career from the start. • You can control your internship and make it a more rewarding experience. • You can use your experiences as an intern to choose the right career and make the right career decisions.

  4. Myself • Milwaukee School of Engineering • 2 years B.S. Biomedical Engineering • 2 years B.S. Technical Communication • GE Marquette Medical Systems • Technical Information Product Developer • MUSE CV System - Cardiology Division

  5. My Experiences • Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin - Emergency Medicine Administrative Assistant • Generac, Inc. - Technical Writing Intern • American Society for Quality Control - Newsletter Editor • Marquette Medical Systems - MARS Software Validator

  6. Internship Defined: Any carefully monitored work or service experience in which an individual has intentional learning goals, and reflects actively on what is learned throughout the experience.

  7. Learning Goals • Academic Learning • Career Development • Skill Development • Personal Development The National Society for Internships and Experiential Education Publications: National Directory of Internships ($22) Effective Internship Supervision ($15) (919) 787-3263 http://www.nsee.org FOR MORE INFO...

  8. For Your Benefit • Enhance classroom learning through access to the resources of the job. • Acquire experiences in the real “working world”. • Gain a sense of different career fields and of specific jobs within these fields. • Build your resume and portfolio. • Meet new people, make new friends, and network.

  9. Payoffs for Employers • First-hand knowledge • work habits • hands-on experience • product/process • Less training required • Increased initial productivity

  10. Quotes from the New York Times “From the job seekers point of view, it may be best to stay in school for an internship - you can maximize your marketability to get the hottest job at the highest possible salary.” “Internships can provide you an important edge. You’ll be able to demand more and get farther and faster when you graduate.” The Importance of Internship - Michelle Cottle New York Times, New York, Dec 13, 1998

  11. The Search Begins • Internet Searches • College Programs/Departments • Career Placement/Development Offices • Career Fairs • Newspaper and Magazines • Temporary Agencies/Employment Agencies • Professional Organizations • Referrals

  12. Double-Check • College Course Requirements • College Standing Specifications • Minimum Experience Required

  13. Up Front • Establish your responsibilities. • Establish your goals. • Establish what you have to offer.

  14. Reviews and Evaluations • Mentor Review • Performance Review/Evaluation • Business Evaluation

  15. Useful URL’s • National Society for Internships and Experimental Education www.nsee.org • The Mining Companyhome.miningco.com/index.htm • Society of Technical Communicationwww.stc-va.org • Companies Onlinewww.companiesonline.com • Career Searchwww.careersearch.net

  16. Other Options • Mentor Programs • Volunteer Organizations • College and University Work Study Programs • College Projects • Self-Directed Internships • Co-ops • Government and Nonprofit Sector Internships

  17. My Advice On... • Paid Vs. Unpaid Internships • Internship Salary Range • Number of Internships (Too Many Vs. Too Few) • When to Move On • Best Time to Interview Within the Company • How to Ask for an Interview

  18. I have never let my schooling interfere with my education. -Mark Twain

  19. Any Comments or Questions?

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