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Our Advice to You
Match your interests to your internship options, and don’t assume that you have to confine yourself to your field of study. Once you’ve landed that internship, be realistic. Don’t assume you’ll do entry-level work, don’t expect to be assigned important responsibilities – at least initially – and accept the fact that your supervisors may rely on you for mundane, low-level work. That being said, there are numerous excellent opportunities to build skills, doing administrative work, being involved in planning processes, and networking with others.
- Talk to your academic advisor and professors – Ask them about their own professional experiences and connections, whether your career goals would benefit from an internship, online resources hosted by the college, and where you can inquire about internships on your campus.
- Visit the Career Services office – Go to the folks with loads of experience and advice. Ask about resources for internships, application processes, and whether your school has a job shadow program.
- Talk to other students who’ve done it – While reading literature and online articles can reveal a lot about options and opportunities, they can’t replace first-hand feedback from students who have done internships. Find out how they felt about their training and seek their advice about looking and preparing for an internship. Many will assure you that they’ve been transformed by their experiences.