Internship experience is consistently ranked as the number one item employers look for when considering college graduates for a position. An internship is when you work at an organization and receive college credit in return. Internships may be full or part-time, paid or unpaid, and vary in length from a summer to a semester or even an academic year. Many academic departments require their students to participate in an internship. If your department does not require an internship, you should still consider one.
Internships are beneficial in numerous ways.
A network of contacts - When you participate in an internship, you can establish relationships with people working in your field. References - Completing an internship will help you obtain written and verbal recommendations from your supervisors. The CDC has internship postings on ORCA and other resources in GC 306. Most academic departments also have internship listings. Contact employers directly and ask if they would be willing to take on an intern.