Obtaining an Internship

The Ford Career Center (FCC) is dedicated to assisting students in all phases of the internship search, from writing the resume and cover letter to suggesting tactics for a successful interview. Students should make an appointment with a career advisor at FCC in CBA 2.116 to discuss strategies for obtaining an internship. Usually the number of students who want internships exceeds the number available through the FCC, so it is important that students use all of the resources available to them, including the FCC and their own networking.

Students must keep in mind that they will have to find and be hired for an internship position before they register for the course. Summer internships are competitive, so students should begin their search the previous fall (although many interviews take place in the spring for summer internships).

The alternative to an internship is a practicum within the student’s major department.  These courses are not necessarily offered every semester so it is important for a student to consult their academic advisor about this option.