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INTERNSHIP PREPARATION. Purpose & Goals Sources Timing Tools Interviews Benefits. PURPOSES & GOALS OF THE INTERNSHIP. To identify & test longevity of a person’s passions & career interests. To test your ability to acclimate to a professional work environment. How do I find an internship?.
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INTERNSHIP PREPARATION • Purpose & Goals • Sources • Timing • Tools • Interviews • Benefits
PURPOSES & GOALS OF THE INTERNSHIP • To identify & test longevity of a person’s passions & career interests. • To test your ability to acclimate to a professional work environment.
How do I find an internship? • Personal contacts • Local and county agencies (county probation, district attorney, etc.) • State agencies-(Attorney General, etc.) www.cor.state.pa.us, www.pccd.state.pa.us, etc. • Federal agencies-(U.S. Marshal’s Service, FBI [Honors Program] and DEA, ATF, Postal Inspectors, etc.); www.nsa.org, www.fbi.gov and www.doj.gov. • Faculty, Department & EUP Internship Listings • http://departments.edinboro.edu/careerservices/internships.html
Ask to speak to someone who coordinates internships. In the alternative, ask to speak to a supervisor, dept. head, Chief, etc. Explain the concept of an internship. Non-paid Job experience Exposure to department or agency operation & personnel. WHO DO I CONTACT?
CRIMINAL HISTORY • Prior criminal involvement • (E.g. juvenile, summary offense violations, etc.) • Nature of disposition, grading of offense, etc. • If necessary, seek advice from an attorney about the Expungement Process
EMPLOYMENT & PERSONAL HISTORY • References • Employment • Personal • Academic • Financial • Anyone who can attest to your overall development in one or more areas, including character
TIMING • Begin your inquiry or internship search no later than mid-point of the 2nd semester of your third year (60 credit minimum). • Earlier preparation may be necessary based on internship program’s background check requirements.
TOOLS • Resume • Cover letters • Applications • References • Academic Transcripts • Obtain Agency/Recommendation Letters, if necessary . . . . • Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice • 146 Hendricks Hall • Mrs. Susan Wilkosz, Department Secretary • Bring name, address, etc. of person requesting the same, and copy of your transcripts
INTERVIEWS • Dress appropriately • Make eye contact • Be assertive, not aggressive • Be confident, not conceited • Be flexible, proactive and display initiative • Be teachable
BENEFITS On the job training/experience Future contacts/reference sources Prospective employment opportunities
APPLICATION PROCESShttp://www.edinboro.edu/cwis/StudAff/acs/about/internshipmain.html • Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice Acquire Internship Guidelines Form • Application Deadlines • November 1-Spring Internships • April 1-Summer Internships • June 1-Fall Internships • Submit to academic advisor, Internship Coordinator (Me), and Department Chair (Dr. James Fisher) for signatures. • It will be submitted to the Dean and processed by Scheduling. Check S.C.O.T.S.
Post-Approval Stage • If approved, student will be required to attend an Orientation Session on_________, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m.; HH 201 • 2010 Spring and Summer Interns • Student will be instructed on internship policy manual. • Assignment of Faculty Supervisor (TBD) • One and only One • Course syllabus • Tuition/Financial Aid
Internship Opportunities • Ocean City, MD-Police Department • 110 Seasonal Police officers • 40 Public Safety Aides • $10.98 to $13.32 per hour (rate contingent on graduation from academy) • Testing dates: TBD • Contact-PFC Vance Row, (410) 520-5348, e-mail address: vrow@ococean.com
Internship Opportunities • Sebald & Herman, LLC, Attorneys at Law, 412 High Street, Waterford, PA 16441, (814) 796-1987; e-mail address: JHerman@SebaldHerman.com • Congressional Internship Program • Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper • County of Erie Emergency Management • See information posted outside Professor Murphy’s office.