Learn about the organizations in which you are interested, schedule interviews and visits to the site, and sell yourself. Analyze your skills and begin to define your career interests. Decide what you want to learn from an internship. Gather information Talk to faculty, career counselors, and students who have completed internships. Narrow your choices Select 10-15 organizations which may be able to offer what you're looking for in an experience.
Research Find out how the organization places interns and who the right person is to contact.
Find out about the programs in which you are interested and their requirements. Send letters of inquiry or make initial phone calls for information. Present your best side Prepare to sell yourself by attending the Resume Preparation and Interviewing Skills Workshops. Make your choice Select the right internship for you. Complete the internship application on page 14 of this manual.