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Internship Exploration
Internship Orientation Workshops:
School of Business Internship Orientation
This workshop provides information about the benefits of an internship in the field of business, the most suitable time to take part in an internship, conducting a successful search, applying for an internship, and gaining the most from the experience. You will learn important resources to use in attaining an internship in fields such as accounting, finance, information technology, management, and marketing. Every School of Business major is strongly advised to attend.
Wednesday, September 29 Common Hour 245 Axinn Library
School of Communication Internship Orientation
This workshop provides information about the benefits of an internship in the field of communications, the most suitable time to take part in an internship in the industry, conducting a successful search, applying for an internship, and gaining the most from the experience. You will learn important resources to use in attaining an internship in Radio, PR, Broadcast and Print Journalism, Speech Communication, Video, Television, and Film. Every School of Communication major is strongly advised to attend.
Wednesday, October 13 Common Hour 245 Axinn Library
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Internship Orientation
This workshop provides information about the benefits of an internship for all liberal arts and sciences majors. Topics discussed will include when take part in an internship, conducting a successful search, applying for an internship, and gaining the most from the experience. You will learn important liberal arts and sciences internship resources to use in your search. Every student enrolled in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Science is strongly advised to attend.
Wednesday, November 3 Common Hour 245 Axinn Library
InternshipRecruiting
This program offers you the opportunity to interview for exciting internship opportunities, by bringing the employers and internship offerings to campus. In order to participate, you must attend an Orientation. All Orientations are held at The Career Center. Students are encouraged to attend the earliest possible session in order to meet internship application deadlines. Register for all workshops through your Pride-Career Management System account.
Pride Recruiting Orientation Sessions
Friday, September 3, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, September 7, 3 p.m.
Thursday, September 16, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, September 22, Common Hour
*Thursday, September 30, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. *This is the last orientation that accounting majors can attend in order to apply to accounting positions.
Wednesday, October 6, Common Hour
Monday, October 11, 5 p.m.
Thursday, October 21, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
How Can an Internship Help You?
Internships have become an important part of a college student's education. Through internships students gain experience in different fields, test career interests, establish contacts that can assist with networking, and receive letters of recommendation from professionals in the field. Internships can make a sizable contribution to every student's resume. learn more
How Can You Find an Internship?
There are several ways to search for internships. The Career Center at Hofstra University has taken great measures to ensure that you have the most up-to-date internship information.
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For Credit, For Pay or For Experience?
Receiving academic credit for an internship is dependent upon the decision of your academic department. Some degree programs require internships as part of the degree requirements. Consult with your academic advisor to determine if an internship is required for your degree program. Academic departments have various requirements so, it is very important that you contact them BEFORE assuming that you can earn credit for an internship.
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Checklist for Arranging an Internship The Resume-Internship Connection
The following checklist outlines a series of steps to take when arranging an internship. We recommend that students plan for an internship one semester ahead, of when they want to start the internship.
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The Resume-Internship Connection
Getting started on your first resume isn't easy. If you're like most first timers, your big stumbling block is the anxiety you feel trying to translate your background and experience into "marketable" terms. Early in your college career, you may worry that you haven't done nearly enough to interest potential internship employers, that your resume will expose your weaknesses rather than showcase your strengths.
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Interviewing for Internships
By Marianne Green, Jobweb.com
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