INTERNATIONAL — Internabroad.com is the source for international internships. Search for paid and volunteer, academic and non-academic internships, as well as college credit practical training programs around the world. ENVIRONMENTAL — The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is a nonprofit organization that offers conservation internships and summer trail crew opportunities to more than 3,000 people each year. SCA members complete projects in every conservation discipline – from archeology to zoology – and everything in between. The Orion Grassroots Network lists internships offered by organizations at work in the areas of conservation, restoration, education, democracy, justice, health, economics, and more. SCIENCE/RESEARCH — Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates lists internships in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, engineering, mathematical sciences, physical sciences, and more. ARTS — Artist Resource lists a variety of internship opportunities, all with some connection to the arts. ArtsOpportunities.org is a comprehensive site to search for internships in a wide-range of art focused areas such as administration, education, programming, and many others.
IV. WHERE HAVE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER STUDENTS INTERNED?
PAST
INTERNSHIP SITES LISTED BELOW:
• ABC News Channel FIVE • A.G. Edwards • American Express • Amigos de Las Americas • Amnesty International • Ann Arbor Art Center • Arden Theatre Company • Citibank • City Club of Cleveland • Cleveland Magazine • Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland • Disney • First Energy • Green Guide Publishing, England • Gotham City Improv • Henry Dunant Institute (human rights), Geneva, Switzerland • Hewlett-Packard LTD • IBM • Institute for the International Education of Students • J.M. Smucker Company • LuK, Inc. • Merrill Lynch • Migrant Workers Project • Pennsylvania House of Representatives • Population Institute • Prudential Securities • Red Cross Headquarters, DC • Saturday Night Live • Sprint Telecommunications • Tanzanian Children’s Fund • United Nations • U.S. AID • Young & Rubicam, Calcutta, India
CAREER SERVICES RUBBERMAID CENTER • 554 EAST UNIVERSITY STREET WOOSTER, OHIO 44691-2363 (330) 263-2496 • FAX: (330) 263-2072 career@wooster.edu www.wooster.edu/career
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B. CAREER SERVICES LIBRARY
• Directory of International Internships • Peterson’s Internships • Princeton Review: The Internship Bible • Vault: Top Internships
CAREER SERVICES
(330) 263-2496 • FAX: (330) 263-2072
www.wooster.edu/career
INTERNSHIPS
I. INTERNSHIPS OVERVIEW
A. WHAT
IS AN INTERNSHIP?
An internship is a way to put your liberal arts skills into action. Internships provide students with a supervised short-term experience in a career field of interest. Internships are usually more substantial than part-time or summer jobs, and focus on the learning that takes place as a result of the work you are doing. Some internships are paid, but many are not. Internships can be full or part time. They may be very structured and require specific qualifications or they may be unstructured and allow you to develop your own project.
II. INTERNSHIP BASICS
A. CHOOSE
A FIELD OF INTEREST
Decide what you want to gain from an internship experience (i.e., learn a new skill, obtain hands-on experience, test a possible career area). Invariably this part includes reading and researching about opportunities in your career field of interest.
A. SELECT ON-LINE SOURCES
LIBERAL ARTS CAREER NET WORK — In partnership with 28 other liberal arts institutions, Wooster has built this quality database of internships. Registration is required. SPOTLIGHT ON CAREERS: LIBERAL ARTS RESOURCES — Here you’ll find general information, jobs, and internships in fields including: Arts Administration, Advertising, Biotechnology, Consulting, Environment, Film & TV, Human Resources, Human Services, International Employment, Investment Banking, Journalism, Library Science, Marine Science, Marketing, Multimedia, Museums, Paralegal, Performing Arts, Physical Sciences, Private and Public School Teaching, Public Policy, Publishing, Research/Health Care, Social Activism, Sports Management, and Teaching Overseas. NEO INTERN.NET — Link to hundreds of quality internships in Northeast Ohio. Click on the “internship” listing after creating an account. INTERNSHIP SERIES ONLINE — The site provides full, up to date information on over 2,800 organizations offering internships and summer jobs for students. Agencies and Organizations post listings under the following topics: Social Services, International Affairs, Women’s Rights, Media, Sports, Environmental, Law & Policy, Human Rights, Congressional, and Advertising. Password required, contact Career Services. GOVERNMENT — USA Jobs lists summer positions with governmental agencies, and provides instructions on how to apply. The U.S. State Department has both domestic and foreign internship opportunities. NON-PROFIT — Idealist.org is a great site that allows non-profit organizations to enter and update information about their services, volunteer opportunities, job openings, internships, upcoming events, and any material or publication they have produced.
B. MAKE
A LIST OF POSSIBLE INTERNSHIP SITES
Your list should have 10-20 possibilities. We suggest you start with identifying opportunities at www.wooster.edu/career, then click Internships.
C. CONTACT
B. WHAT
ARE THE BENEFITS?
Internships are a valuable supplement to your liberal arts education, allowing you to enhance your skills and apply classroom knowledge to a professional environment. Career Services encourages all students to complete at least two internships during their time at Wooster. Internships help you: • Identify and explore career areas of interest • Gain new skills • Build your resume • Develop a network of professionals in your
EACH INTERNSHIP SITE AND ASK FOR APPLICATION MATERIALS AND DEADLINES
Check website to download applications. If calling, always be prepared for an impromptu interview. Know what skills and experiences you have to offer.
D. DRAFT YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS
This may include your resume, cover letters, references, and separate applications. Make an appointment in Career Services to have all your materials reviewed before sending. Send all materials well in advance of the final deadline BE WARNED: Many companies ask that your application be submitted up to six (6) months in advance, so it’s never too early to start your search. Most deadlines fall between December 1 and March 15.
fields of interest
C. WHEN
CAN YOU DO INTERNSHIPS?
Wooster students most commonly do internships during the summer. However, there are many types of internships available through academic departments that are completed during a semester away from campus. Please consult the College catalog for more specific information about these opportunities.
III. FINDING INTERNSHIPS
RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR FINDING INTERNSHIPS?
On-line at www.wooster.edu/career/students/ internships.htm and print resources are available through the Career Services office. Selected listings are as follows:
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