{"id":7305,"date":"2017-06-12T12:25:50","date_gmt":"2017-06-12T12:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=7305"},"modified":"2025-02-18T03:41:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T03:41:38","slug":"creating-internships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/career-services\/jobs-and-internships\/internships\/creating-internships","title":{"rendered":"Creating internships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Applying to open positions isn\u2019t the only way to find an internship. Many students create their own. Employers without structured internship programs (most often smaller companies and non-profits) aren\u2019t necessarily closed off to the idea of having interns\u2026they\u2019re just waiting for curious, self-motivated students to reach out to them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflect &amp; research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find an organization you\u2019re genuinely passionate about\u2026you love their products, care about the population they serve, believe in their mission, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect on what you want out of an internship\u2026to hone a skill you learned in class, develop a new skill, practice a new style of working, experience a new work setting, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Figure out a good-fit contact within the organization&#8230;somebody who works in a department of interest to you, somebody with whom you share something in common, or somebody who knows somebody you know.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Write &amp; refine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tailor your resume to showcase your most relevant skills and experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a one-page proposal letter (similar to a cover letter) that covers the following:\n\t\n\t\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How do you know about the employer and why are you interested in interning there?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can you contribute to their organization? Give brief ideas of projects you can work on, problems you can help solve, populations you can serve, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How are you qualified? What knowledge, skills, and experience would help you be successful there?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do you want to learn from them? Share some brief ideas; you\u2019ll create actual learning goals later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available start date, preferred end date, and approximate number of hours per week you\u2019re available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Craft a professional email with a short, compelling summary of what\u2019s in your attached resume and proposal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your documents reviewed and then polish them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reach out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consider setting up a meeting with your contact to discuss your proposal or get advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare to give your resume and proposal letter to your contact or a hiring manager on a specific team when appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow-up in a week or two\u2026and then follow-up one more time if you don\u2019t hear back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send thank you notes to your contacts and the employers who engaged with you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: 足彩app哪个是正规的se tasks do not have to be completed in the order presented. For example, you could set up a meeting with a contact first and then create a proposal that builds on what you discussed. Do what works for your situation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <a href=\"\/career-services\/events\">events<\/a> where you\u2019ll meet employers and other contacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with potential employers at linkedin.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View <a href=\"\/career-services\/resumes\">sample resumes<\/a> on our website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get 1:1 coaching on creating internships &#8211; <a href=\"\/career-services\/appointments\">make an appointment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connections are key. Resist the urge to sit behind your computer and randomly send out hundreds of resumes at one time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enthusiasm goes a long way. 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