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InternshipsIMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! The Career Development Center now administers the Academic Internship Programs including the fall and spring Professional Internship Programs and Johnson City Mentor Program (both formerly through OCC). See the Academic Internship Programs page for more information. Internships are a valuable part of career exploration in which you can receive training, gain experience as well as a better understanding of what is needed to prepare for and succeed in a particular profession. An internship can be paid or unpaid, be for credit or not for credit and can vary in the hours or duration. Internship Quick Reference Guide What is an Internship?An Internship is a type of experiential education – learning by doing. An internship can also be described as a short-term work experience in which students receive training and gain experience in a specific field or career area. An internship can be paid or unpaid, be for credit or not for credit and can vary in the hours or duration.Students can have a variety of learning goals for their internship:
Develop skills When to Start Looking for a Summer Internship Developing Internship/Job Search Tools Finding the right internship involves several steps. After you have determined your wants and needs you will need to develop some job search tools. The Career Development Center can help progress with developing the right tools. Career Development ProgramsThere are many career development programs offered during the semester on writing a resume and cover letter, interviewing, and searching for an internship. Check the CDC calendar to find out when these programs are offered. Explore the resources in the Career Resource Area to help you with internship/job search tools. To have your resume or cover letter reviewed, come to Counselor on Call.Sample Timeline for conducting a Summer Internship SearchSeptember: Write a draft of your résumé and get it critiqued at CDC during Counselor-on-Call, attend the Fall Job & Internships Fair, participate in a mock interview, and network with organizations.October: Attend career-related workshops offered through CDC; look through the internship resources in the Career Resource Area in the CDC; complete your profile and check internship postings in eRecruiting; check Off-Campus College (OCC) for internship postings; meet with a career counselor in CDC to discuss internship options and resources. November/December: Set up informational interviews during winter break. Send an application to those internship programs with early deadlines; begin talking to friends and family to network your way into an organization. January/February: Prepare for and attend the Spring Job & Internship Fair; Conduct a mock interview if you did not do so in the Fall March: Apply for summer internships/interview for positions; write thank-you letters for ALL interviewsWhere do I find an Internship?There are Many Ways to Find an Internship Through CDC: eRecruiting Academic Internship Programs Job & Internship Fair On Campus Recruiting Employer Information Sessions List of Internship Links Below Begin with your friends and family. From there you can
add other networking resources such as professional associations
and the Alumni
Career Network. What Binghamton Students Say About Their Internship Experience:"I learned career-related information, what the field is like and the responsibilities of a profession.""I learned the relationships involved in completing tasks and strategies for accomplishing tasks." "I realized that effective leadership and effective listening skills are very important." Transform yourself through EXPERIENCE Links to Internship WebsitesSources on the Internet: Temporary/Summer Housing Advertising Arts Management Economics Education Entertainment Financial Markets International **See International Section of the website Marketing Multiple Listings Museums Photography Psychology Sports Related Summer Opportunities Summer Research Experience (REU) Relocation LinksCNN Money - Best Places to Live Homefair CityTownInfo.com Apartment
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