How To Secure An Internship BA Program in International Studies Internship Program

Internship Search Identify Your Interests –What is your concentration? –What are your future job aspirations? –What kind of work environment are you looking for? Focus Your Internship Search Develop a Search Strategy

Internship Search Where To Begin Your Search? –Internet searches –Internship Coordinator –DU Career Center in Driscoll –Professors’ Contacts

Search Resources DU Careers Online Breaking Ground Newsletter Idealist.org Coloradononprofits.org Studentjobs.gov Internjobs.com Craigslist Rising Star Campus Access Internabroad.com Escapeartist.com Internationaljobs.org Monster Work Abroad

Resume: Purpose and Format Shows Strengths and Experience Tells Your Story on One Page Markets YOU! Clean, Crisp, Organized and TO THE POINT! Active language to describe duties

Cover Letter: Purpose Express Your Interest in the Employer Explain Why the Employer Should be Interested in You What You Can Offer to Your Employer Inform Employer of Your Availability to Interview and Start Dates Not Just Your Resume in Paragraphs!

Cover Letter: Format 1st Paragraph: Introduction and Expression of Interest, Brief Background 2nd Paragraph: Explanation of Qualifications -Use Past Experiences as Examples 3rd Paragraph: Summary and Plan to Follow-Up

Attributes to Highlight Communication Skills- Oral and Written Honesty/Integrity Teamwork Skills Interpersonal Skills Motivation Strong Work Ethic Analytical Skills Flexibility/Adaptability Computer Skills Organizational Skills Friendly/Outgoing Detail Oriented Leadership Skills Self Confidence Tactfulness Creativity Sense of Humor GPA (3.0 or better) Language Skills Self-Initiation

Preparing for an Interview Do Your Research! –Textbook Answer Plus Your Own Analysis Practice –Anticipate Questions –Practice with Friends or Internship Coordinator Dress the Part, Arrive Prepared and Early! Display Confidence –Take Time When Answering Questions –Use Specific Examples From Your Experiences

Interview Tips Stay Positive! –Avoid Complaining About Past Employers or Putting Down Previous Experiences “Do You Have Any Questions For Me?” –Asking Questions Can Show Your Interest, Don’t Ask Questions that You Should Know The Answers To! Follow-Up –Quick Thank You After The Interview

Possible Interview Questions Tell me about yourself Why should we hire you? How does this assignment fit into your overall career plan? What is the most difficult part of being a supervisor? Tell me about a situation in which you have had to deal with conflict and how you resolved it What are your strengths and weaknesses? Can you work well under deadlines or pressure? Do you have any ideas for the position? Be prepared for scenario questions If you were any item in a bathroom what would you be?- Real question!