What Makes an Internship Great?
Know what to look for in an internship and how asking the right questions will help you determine if this internship will meet your goals and expectations.
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 Criteria for a Quality Internship:
- An established program, committed resources, and an involved supervisor or mentor.
- Exposure to various departments and/or functions (e.g., the opportunity to attend staff or client meetings).
- A "start to finish" project and a resulting product (a report, a paper, a presentation).
- An opportunity to be considered for a full-time, professional position at graduation.
Ensure your internship will provide you with a quality learning experience by asking for a description of the intern duties and responsibilities before you agree to accept the position.
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Questions to Ask:
- What sort of training and supervision will be provided?
- Is there an opportunity to work on any special projects?
- What career-specific skills can I expect to learn from this internship?
- Are there any clerical tasks involved? If so, what percentage of my time will be on them?
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