1. PUTTING YOUR INTERNSHIP PACKAGE TOGETHER
2017

2. Time Is Short…Make time now!
StFX IDI Program:
Packages due by 3pm January 31st
DC Graduate Applicants:
Packages must be uploaded on DC Match Site and payments must be received by programs by February 1st
Recommend sending by January 15th
Program Coordinators notice early packages!!
Consider “Express Post” – extra $ but tracking for payment of fees to programs
Use the checklist and refer to brochures

3. Make An Impression Most important: cover letter and resume
Cannot change marks on transcript
Able to select references, no control over their evaluation (and not allowed to view for IDI)

4. Internship Programs Integrated Dietetic Internship @ StFX
3rd and 4th year HNU students
DC Match Programs
can apply up to 3 (one fee)
Masters Degree w/ Dietetic Internship
can apply to as many as desired; fees for each
Reminder: Official Transcripts are required for Graduate and Masters Degree programs
StFX official transcript NOT required for IDI as long as all transfer marks appear of your StFX transcript on MesAmie

5. Interviews and Portfolio
Most placement sites will have interviews (Graduate – in person or by phone) – often during the 3rd week or 4th week of Feb; Some early March
IDI Selection Committee selects students for interview for IDI program – notified only a few days before! interview date TBA (will be before reading break)

6. Interviews and Portfolio
PRACTICE
Sample questions and tips sheet will be available
Setting up an Interview Workshop with Jane MacDonald from the Career Centre – Feb 3rd in JBB 255 in F Block 11:15am
Bring your portfolio to interview
Make an appointment with Jane if you have questions about your portfolio

7. “DIETITIAN” Spelling and grammar important*
Accuracy – documents included, style…
How do selection committees rate you?
Cover letter and resume*
Confidential reports
Transcript
Interview
Based on “evidence” of established predictors of success ie. Self-direction, adaptability, personal balance (school, work and leisure)

8. Tips: Cover Letters
Tailor each cover letter (a.k.a personal letter) for each graduate internship program
Read over brochures
incorporate information from graduate programs when appropriate
Clear, concise content; accurate spelling and grammar

9. Tips: Cover Letters
Highlight experiences related to professional goals
***Transferrable skills!!!***
Examples:
- Developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to be self-directed
- Expectations of internship and dietetics
- Potential contribution to the profession of dietetics

10. Tips: Cover Letters Introductory Paragraph Second Paragraph
- State why you are writing
Second Paragraph
- Tell what you can offer
Third Paragraph
- Explain why you are interested
Closing Paragraph
- Open the door for an interview
*Review information from Jane MacDonald’s Resume and Cover Letter Workshop (on the HNU Website)

11. Tips: Cover Letters Include your name, address, date
Addressed to? Internship coordinator or selection committee
“Sincerely” ,
Your signature in black or blue ink
Type your name
Don’t try to cram in too much information!

12. Tips: Resume Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation – vital
Factual information – do not exaggerate
Clear, concise and easy to read
Page limit based on each program
List experience in HOURS (work and volunteer, including service learning)
Do not include experiences on resume if less than 20 hours – but can include in your portfolio
Limit high school experiences unless they stand out

13. Book an appointment with Jane MacDonald
Tips: Resume
Questions?
Book an appointment with Jane MacDonald
in Coop!
Avoid personal pronouns
I, me, and we
Use good quality paper
dramatic colours not recommended
Divide into categories
Education
employment/volunteer
extra curricular etc.

14. IDI Application Package
Addressed to: IDI Selection Committee Department of Human Nutrition St Francis Xavier University PO Box 5000 Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5

15. IDI Application Package - Required
Resume & Cover Letter
Essay
(1-pg, single spaced 12 font essay (approximately words):
What interests you about becoming a dietitian and how will your experiences and personal skills contribute to your professional goals?
Contact Information Form
Include your home address in addition to address in Antigonish
Confidential Reports
(1 composite from dept + 2 your choice)

16. IDI Application Package - Optional
Sir James Dunn Scholarship Letter
This award recognizes a student who demonstrates the potential for leadership and a keen interest in dietetics as it relates to healthy aging and the nutritional care of the elderly.
demonstrated through work experience or volunteer activities, etc., an interest in nutrition as it relates to healthy aging and care of the aged.
expressed a strong commitment to nutrition and aging via writing a statement of interest in geriatric nutrition and his/her professional and scholarly plans as a consequence.
*1 – 2 page letter (single spaced, 12 font) outlining why you wish to be considered for this scholarship. This letter must be addressed to the Sir James Dunn Scholarship Selection Committee (use address on previous slide).
* IDI placements will be arranged to focus on nutrition and seniors for all practicums

17. IDI Application Package - Optional
Declaration of interest in Sport Nutrition StFX Athletics Placements
HNU 363 Sport Nutrition is required
Complete the form on the IDI website
Submit with your application package

18. DC Registration Access
Available NOW!
$170 + tax ??
Must be processed by February 1st, 2017
if not, DISQUALIFIED
Indicate up to 3 internship programs; all equal not ranked according to preference

19. Application Package: DC
Submit on DC Match Process Site: - Cover letter (individualize to each program) - Resume (1) - Transcript - Confirmation of Completion of Academic Program **Submit to Laura - 3 Confidential Reports – uploaded by references **most DC Match programs prefer only one academic reference - Any other material requested by individual program (i.e. application fees, etc.)

20. Last But Not Least…
All IDI References have been contacted to complete your references and many have already submitted.
Confirmation of Completion of Academic Program (for DC Graduate Internships) – Completed by Dr. Ann Fox– submit to and pick up from Laura
One last look? Schedule an appointment with me…

21. DC Match

22. GOOD LUCK!!!
Remember: a Professional does a good job, even when they don’t feel like it!