Internships...

 Students interested in applying for internships are required to:

1. Attend a Mandatory Internship Orientation Meeting
2. Attend an Activation Meeting
3. Get resume approved by a Career Counselor either during a walk-in period or by appointment
4. Click here to search and research potential opportunities and companies
5. Apply!!!

 Orientation Meeting attendance is mandatory for all students interested in Internships:

Rutgers Business School

(Pending final review)

NCAS/UC

JANUARY	Monday	1/23	11:30 am	Hill 314
FEBRUARY	Tuesday	2/7	4:30 pm	Hill 314
	Wednesday	2/29	2:30 pm	Hill 314
MARCH	Wednesday	3/21	2:30 pm	Hill 102
	Monday	3/26	11:30 am	Hill 314
APRIL	Tuesday	4/3	4:30 pm	Hill 104
	Wednesday	4/18	2:30 pm	Hill 314

 Please see below the guidelines for credit-bearing Internships, by major, that require CDC approval:

• African American & African Studies
• Information           Contract


• Criminal Justice
• Information           Contract


• Division of Global Affairs
• Information           Contract


• Economics
• Information           Contract


• English
• Information           Contract


• Political Science
• Information           Contract


• Psychology
• Information           Contract


• Public Administration (Graduate)
• Information


• RBS (all Business Majors)
• Information           Intern/Co-Op Contract


• Sociology & Anthropology
• Information           Contract


• Women's Studies
• Information           Contract

*Please Note: If you do not see your major listed above you should contact the respective academic department directly for information.

 For credit-bearing Internships:

1. Download the respective contract according to your major
2. Attend an Internship Orientation Meeting
3. Student & (employer) supervisor must complete the contract
4. Student & (employer) supervisor must sign the contract
5. All contracts should be dropped off in the CDC Main Office

*Please Note: Contract review may take up to 5 business days

Frequently asked Questions

• Q1: How do I obtain an internship?


• Q2: I would like to intern, but I don't have any relevant experience. May I still apply for an internship?


• Q3: May I receive credit for a job I am currently working at or an internship I completed in the past?


• Q4: May I receive credit for an internship at a family-owned business or work with a relative?


• Q5: Do I need to attend an orientation meeting?


• Q6: Does my major need to be declared before receiving credit for an internship?


• Q7: Should I intern before I graduate?


• Q8: I just graduated, can I still do an internship?

• A1: How do I obtain an internship?

   It is important for you to use all of your resources (i.e., CDC, Internet, networking). Through the Career Development Center (CDC), all internship opportunities are posted through a web site called RaiderNet. In order to gain access to RaiderNet, all students must attend a Career Center Activation Meeting. In addition to gaining access to RaiderNet, you will also gain access to other internship/job search sites: MonsterTrak and NACELink. CDC also hosts several career fairs throughout the year which students are encouraged to attend to meet with employers face-to-face.

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• A2: I would like to intern, but I don't have any relevant experience. May I still apply for an internship?

   Yes, the internship is supposed to be a learning experience, so employers aren't expecting students to have worked in the field prior to the internship. However, employers want to see that a student has had some type of work experience (part-time or volunteer) where skills may be transferred (i.e. customer service, communication skills, and organizational skills).

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• A3: May I receive credit for a job I am currently working at or an internship I completed in the past?

   No, students may not receive credit for a job they are currently working at or for an internship that was completed in the past. The main purpose of a credit-bearing internship is that it should be a new learning experience to enhance your education. Since it should be a new learning experience, you will be expected to write a paper or journal which will be evaluated the same semester in which you are interning. This hands-on work experience will complement your education simultaneously.

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• A4: May I receive credit for an internship at a family-owned business or work with a relative?

   No, students may not receive credit for an internship they are completing at a family-owned business or with a relative who is supervising them. In these cases, the intern may receive preferential treatment and we require all interns to receive an impartial evaluation.

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• A5: Do I need to attend an orientation meeting?

   Yes, the orientation meetings are conducted for the students' benefit to discuss the internship process thoroughly (from obtaining an internship to receiving the best experience possible).

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• A6: Does my major need to be declared before receiving credit for an internship?

   Yes, students must have declared their major in order to receive credits for an internship. The only internship courses that are available are those within particular academic majors since students will be supervised by a faculty member within a specific academic department.

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• A7: Should I intern before I graduate?

   Yes, it is highly recommended to intern with at least one organization while pursuing your (undergraduate or graduate) degree. About 70% of internships lead to full-time positions as they will give you an "edge" above those who have had no prior experience.

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• A8: I just graduated, can I still do an internship?

   The internship is intended to be completed while enrolled in college since the internship is supposed to be a learning experience to complement your education. If you have graduated t it is recommended you search for full-time employment. Please make an appointment with a Career Counselor regarding job search assistance.