Internship 201

AllYouNeed to
Knowto Be a
Successful Intern

Internship Workshop Series

Internship 101: Jump Start Your Success: Get an
Internship!
Learn what internships are, why you need to do one, and
connect to an employer panel that hires interns.
Internship 201: AllYouNeed to Knowto Be a
Successful Intern
Move from "showing up" to "shining" as an intern. Interact
with apanel of professionals togain current best practices.
Internship 301: Internships and Beyond, Your Next
Steps to Success
Looking toward the end of your internship. Learn how to close
the experience and pursue other experiences that lead to
success

About the Presenter

Heather LaPerle, M.A.
SDSU Alumna
B.S. in Recreation Administration Major
emphasis Outdoor Administration
Field Learning Experience
Internship

M.A. in Postsecondary Education

Leadership emphasis Student Affairs
Graduate Assistantship

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:
Know 3 ways to find an internship
Be able to identify 3 responsibilities of
an intern
Be able to identify 3 inappropriate
behaviors for an intern
Know 3 ways to make professional
connections

Resources for Finding An Internship

Aztec Career Connection
Internship and Job Postings
Career and Internship Fairs
Aztec Mentor Program (AMP)

Did You Know?

66% of companies
use university
career centers to
find qualified
candidates

Visit the Career Services Resource Room

Meet with the Department Internship
Contact for Your Major
List is on the Career Services website
http://career.sdsu.edu/current/internships.ht
m

Finding an Internship
Use your Network

Student Clubs/Organizations
Professors
Mentors
Family
Friends

Look at Company Websites that interest you

Propose your own internship to an employer

Use Social Media

Create a LinkedIn account
Research companies using Glassdoor

Internship Websites
General internship
programs
www.naceweb.org/internships/
www.indeed.com
www.internshipprograms.com
jobs.vault.com/JobSeeker
/Jobs.aspx
www.experience.com/entry-level-j
obs/internships/
www.chegg.com
www.careerbuilder.com
www.simplyhired.com
www.salary.com
www.beyond.com
https://www.internmatch.com

Federal internships
www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGr

Non-profit internships
www.idealist.org
www.npworks.org

STEM Internships
www.dice.com/

International
internships
www.cie.uci.edu/prospective/i
opother/intern.shtml

Internship associations
with scholarships
California Internship and Wor
k Experience Association
(CIWEA)

Internship Search Etiquette

Use a professional email address
Example: galaxy799@aol.com
Professional example: johnsmith@gmail.com

Have a professional voicemail message

Example: Hello, you have reached John Smith.
Please leave me a message and I will get back
to you. Thank you.

Dress appropriately for interview

Business casual is minimum
Better to be overdressed then underdressed

Internships Search Etiquette

Use professional salutations
Example: Hey, Dude!
Professional example: Hello, Mr. Smith.

You should always refrain from:

Cursing
Using slang
Referring to drugs or alcohol
Making sexist, lewd, discriminatory
comments or jokes

Professional Preparation

Know the dress code

Know where you are going
Arrive early
Know who you will report to
Bring any documentation you will need
Bring a notepad and pen
Arrive feeling your best so you are
ready to impress

Intern Responsibilities
Know your internship responsibilities
Get a job description and/or learning objectives

Schedule regular meetings with site

supervisor
Obtain feedback and appreciate constructive
criticism
Leave your ego and baggage at the door

Learn as much as possible

Ask lots of questions and take notes
Ask for clarification on assignments if you have
doubts

Intern Responsibilities
Treat your internship as seriously as a
job
Be professional, dependable, flexible,
patient, and a team player
Respect the privacy of clientsconfidentiality
Complete assignments and achieve
quality results
Volunteer for assignments

Take initiative

Unacceptable Intern
Behavior
An unprofessional intern
Reports to an internship under the influence
of drugs and/or alcohol
Uses the internet for unauthorized activities
Answers his/her cell phone or text during
work/meetings
Tunes out the office by using earphones
Abuses time and/or lunch breaks
Dresses or speaks inappropriately
Has unrealistic expectations
Gets involved with office gossip/drama

Unacceptable Intern
Behavior
Breaking confidentiality
Dont share what you know about an
organization, its clients, or any of its
business without prior permission

Making commitments you can not keep

Contact supervisor if you anticipate
lateness or absence
Dont stop attending internship without
notifying your supervisor and department
internship contact

Importance of Behavior
You are a
REPRESENTATIVE
of SDSU
.

Your actions will INFLUENCE the

employers decision to host
students from SDSU in the future

Internship Resources

Aztec Career Connection

Career Fairs
Information Sessions
Workshops
Career Counseling
Assessments
WorkAbility IV
Career Handouts

Internship Workshop Series

Internship 101: Jump Start Your Success: Get an
Internship!
Learn what internships are, why you need to do one, and
connect to an employer panel that hires interns.
Internship 201: AllYouNeed to Knowto Be a
Successful Intern
Move from "showing up" to "shining" as an intern. Interact
with apanel of professionals togain current best practices.
Internship 301: Internships and Beyond, Your Next
Steps to Success
Looking toward the end of your internship. Learn how to close
the experience and pursue other experiences that lead to
success

Connect With Career

Services
Career Services Hours Connect With Us!
Monday-Friday
8am-4:30pm

Fast 15 Walk-Ins
Monday-Thursday 1-2:45pm
Friday 10-11:45am

career.sdsu.edu
619-594-6851