Steps to a Successful Internship for Students

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• Begin preparations for your internship approximately two semesters before you want the internship to begin. Waiting until the last minute adds unnecessary stress.
   
• Schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor to notify him/her of your desire to complete an internship and to obtain an application. When meeting with your faculty advisor, be sure to discuss the specific requirements and assignments mandated by the department. You will also want to discuss whether or not the internship will be credit or non-credit bearing.
   
• Schedule an appointment with Chad Edwards, Director of Experiential Learning, at 434.7734 or cedwards@sf.edu to begin the internship process.
   
• Search for an internship. A great place to begin your search is by visiting the Office of Career & Professional Development’s website at www.sf.edu/professionalcenter and clicking on the internships link.
• Schedule an appointment with William Brune, Director of Career Services, 434.3230 or wbrune@sf.edu to begin developing your resume and to complete a mock interview.
   
• Visit the Indiana INTERNnet website at www.indianaintern.net. This is a helpful resource which allows students to browse employers throughout Indiana seeking interns. It also allows employers to seek potential interns. Completing a quick registration process gives the student access to hundreds of Indiana employers.
   
• Network! Talk with family, friends, and professors about your desire to complete an internship. They may know of openings or have contacts established in your field.
   
• Visit the website of companies you are interested in pursuing internships with. Most of the medium and large size companies have an employment section which outlines their internship program.
   
• Apply to as many companies as possible. This will increase your chances of finding an internship and decrease your stress level if an opportunity falls through.
   
• Complete several internships throughout the course of your college career.