Plan to do an Internship
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Decide on the type of internship you want to do by considering the academic courses you’ve taken and your interests |
Begin this process the semester before you want to do the internship |
Internship Coordinator in the Career Services Office, Career Counselor or Academic Adviser |
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Prepare your Resume and Cover Letter. Make sure your resume and cover letter are perfect. (No spelling or grammatical errors.) |
Begin this process the semester before you want to do the internship |
Check Office of Career Services website for software CUNY provides for you to accomplish these tasks: SkillsFirst |
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Create your resume using SkillsFirst. Email the Office of Career Services to join a resume review session. |
Some time during the semester before you want to do the internship |
Contact the Office of Career Services to join a resume review session. |
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Research internship opportunities |
Begin this process no later than the semester before you want to do the internship |
Check your email; visit Find An Internship; do your own research on the internet; consult with your academic department; or the Office of Career Services' Internship Coordinator. |
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Practice your interview skills |
The semester before the one you want to do the internship |
Make an appointment with the Office of Career Services to set up a mock interview. |
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Discuss your internship intentions with the on-campus Internship Coordinator/Placement Adviser in the Career Services Office or your Freshman or Academic Adviser |
During class registration time the semester before you want to do the internship |
Faculty Cooperative Education Class Coordinators, Academic Adviser, The Internship Coordinator in the Office of Career Services |
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Meet with the Faculty Cooperative Education Coordinator to arrange for academic credit. |
During class registration time the semester before you want to do the internship.Obtain a "Change of Schedule" form, have the Chairperson sign it and return it to the Office of the Registrar. |
Faculty Cooperative Education Class Coordinators, Academic Adviser, The Internship Coordinator in the Office of Career Services |
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Register for the Cooperative Education class and get approval of your internship. |
Obtain a "Change of Schedule" form, have the Chairperson sign it and return it to the Office of the Registrar. |
Faculty Cooperative Education Class Coordinators, Chairperson of the Department. |
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Apply for prospective internships; follow necessary procedures, including applications and interviews, etc.; make decision. |
As early as possible the semester before you want to do the internship |
Visit Handshake. Follow the “How to Apply,” directions in the individual internship listings. If you need assistance see the Internship Coordinator in the Office of Career Services |
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Finalize arrangements for the internship; set hours and understand the requirements of both the Cooperative Education Coordinator and the Internship Site Supervisor. |
No later than the week before the start of the internship |
Site Supervisor and Faculty Cooperative Education Class Coordinator |
Queensborough Community College does not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. The College explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about job or internship listings or the accuracy of the information provided by the employer. The College is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of off-campus employment without limitation. It is the responsibility of students to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting off-campus paid or unpaid employment and to thoroughly research the facts and reputation of each organization to which they are applying. Students should be prudent and use common sense and caution when applying for or accepting any position.
