The agency's name will stand out on your resume and will probably help get you an interview. I will not mention any specific agencies here, because it would be unfair to those that I do not mention. Many agencies have won national recognition in the Gold Medal Award Program sponsored by the National Sporting Goods Association. You can find out about such agencies by asking around at conferences and by reading professional magazines and journals. The agency supervisor and other personnel are active in professional organizations Active professional involvement is an excellent indicator of professionalism and interest in the field.
Involvement also means that quite probably the agency has a good reputation.
It further suggests that your agency supervisor is not burned out or coasting along, but is interested in the field. And finally, it almost guarantees your agency supervisor will be able to help you meet people in the field at conferences, workshops and meetings. The agency has a structured intern program Any agency that has a structured internship program is an agency that has given previous thought to what it wants from an intern and what it has to offer. Specific things to look for include an internship manual and a specific orientation procedure. The agency should be willing to take the time to give you a thorough orientation to its programs and services.