Finding an Internship

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Finding an Internship

• Amy Weinstein
• URI CBA Internship Coordinator

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What is an internship?

• A paid or unpaid job opportunity that offers you
  experience in your business field of interest.
• Purpose of an internship is to provide you with a
  learning experience while you are in college to
  help you make more informed decisions about your
  future career.

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Internship Facts

• For credit OR not for credit
• Paid OR unpaid
• You represent yourself AND URI AND the College of
  Business.
• Internships are Professional opportunities.

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Finding an Internship

• Utilize internship listings
• Create your own opportunity
• Attend a job fair
• Visit Career Services

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Internship Listings

• RhodyNet
• Company websites
• Internship websites (see handout for more sites)
• http//www.internweb.com/
• http//www.internshipprograms.com/
• http//www.internprogram.org/
• http//www.internships-usa.com/
• Other university listings

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Create your Own Opportunity

• Decide where you want to intern geographically
• Make a list of relevant companies (Book of Lists
  great resource)
• Always try to use personal contacts!
• Contact companies directly
• Small/mid-sized call directly
• Large co. look on website

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Job Internship FairWednesday, October
241100AM 300PMThe Ryan Centersponsored
by Career Services
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Career Services

• Internship/Job Listings through RhodyNet
• Walk-in Career Advising
• Resume Reviews
• Workshops
• One-on-one personal career advising appointments
• http//career.uri.edu
• 2nd Floor Roosevelt Hall

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Before applying to an Internship

• Make sure your resume is the best it can possibly
  be!
• Resume reviews through Career Services
• Write a cover letter to send with resume
• Polish your interview skills. Know how to talk
  about yourself and the information on your
  resume.
• Be familiar with your transferable skills

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Questions???Amy WeinsteinInternship
CoordinatorRoom 315 BallentineEmail
awein_at_etal.uri.eduPhone 874-4043Spring
Semester Hours Mondays and Wednesdays 10AM
4PMTo make an appointment call 874-2337 or stop
by the Front Desk 3rd Floor Ballentine