Internship Planning

1. Know what you want before you start searching. What type of internship are you looking for? What skills do you most want to develop? What type of organization and work environment fits your interests and values?
2. Start early and get help. Keep the recruiting cycle in mind- many companies hire summer interns in September and October...8 months before the actual internship start date!
3. Ask three critical questions before accepting an internship.
   1. What type of training is provided?
   2. Who will supervise me and what is their supervisory style?
   3. What types of projects would I work on and what skills would I develop through this experience?

Many employers offer or may consider offering a remote/virtual internship opportunity. While virtual or internships completed remotely offer different experiences, they both allow you to continue to develop professionally, as well as apply and gain skills and knowledge.

Several academic programs require that you obtain credit for an internship as part of your degree requirements. The process for gaining credit for internships varies for each college. To learn how to get credit for your major/program, contact your academic advisor.

Career & Internship Services offers CFAN 3096: Making the Most of Your Professional Experience, a course that meets Experiential Learning Graduation Requirements for many CFANS majors.