Internship 101
Jump Start Your Success:
Get an Internship!
Internship Workshop Series
Internship 101: Jump Start Your Success: Get an Internship!
Learn what internships are, why you need to do one, and connect
to an employer panel that hires interns.
Internship 201: All You Need to Know to Be a Successful Intern
Move from "showing up" to "shining" as an intern. Interact with
a panel of professionals to gain current best practices.
Internship 301: Internships and Beyond, Your Next Steps to
Success
Looking toward the end of your internship. Learn how to close the
experience and pursue other experiences that lead to success
About the Presenter
Heather LaPerle, M.A.
SDSU Alumna
B.S. in Recreation Administration Major emphasis
Outdoor Administration
Field Learning Experience
Internship
M.A. in Postsecondary Education Leadership
emphasis Student Affairs
Graduate Assistantship
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
Be able to define experiential learning in regards
to an internship experience
Be able to identify 3 values of an internship
Be able to identify 2 characteristics that do and 2
characteristics that do not define an internship
Know 2 programs/resources offered by Career
Services
Have an Aztec Career Connection account
Have made 2 new contacts
What is an Internship?
Experiential learning
Students apply classroom knowledge in a
professional setting
Students make professional connections
Employers guide and evaluate talent/interns
Discover and express your passion
Grow and have FUN!
NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers)
Internship 101 Activity
What is the value of doing an internship?
1st: Introduce yourself to someone you do not know
Hi, my name is _______ and my major is _______
Feel free to get up and move around the room
2nd: Discuss what you think the value/benefit of
completing an internship will be for you
Practice networking and make a new contact!
Internship 101 Activity
What is the value of doing an internship?
What did you discuss?
Benefits of Internships
Explore your interests and passion while gaining
valuable hands-on experience
Apply and develop academic knowledge in a work
setting
Try on a career before graduating
Learn what you like and you do not like
Develop your professional network
Develop new skills & confidence
Build your resume
Facilitate a successful transition into a job
Are You Career Ready?
Career Readiness is the Critical Thinking/Problem
attainment and Solving
demonstration of requisite Oral/Written
competencies that broadly Communication
prepare college graduates Teamwork/Collaboration
for a successful transition
into the workplace. Digital Technology
Application
Leadership
Professionalism/Work Ethic
Career Management
Global/Intercultural Fluency
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Exercise sound reasoning
to analyze issues, make
decisions, and overcome
problems. The individual
is able to obtain,
interpret, and use
knowledge, facts, and
data in this process, and
may demonstrate
originality and
inventiveness.
Oral/Written Communication
Articulate thoughts and
ideas clearly and effectively
in written and oral forms to
persons inside and outside
of the organization. The
individual has public
speaking skills; is able to
express ideas to others;
and can write/edit memos,
letters, and complex
technical reports clearly
and effectively.
Teamwork/Collaboration
Build collaborative
relationships with
colleagues and customers
representing diverse
cultures, races, ages,
genders, religions,
lifestyles, and
viewpoints. The
individual is able to work
within a team structure,
and can negotiate and
manage conflict.
Digital Technology
Select and use
appropriate technology
to accomplish a given
task. The individual is
also able to apply
computing skills to
solve problems.
Leadership
Leverage the strengths of
others to achieve common
goals, and use
interpersonal skills to
coach and develop others.
The individual is able to
assess and manage his/her
emotions and those of
others; use empathetic
skills to guide and
motivate; and organize,
prioritize, and delegate
work.
Professionalism/Work Ethic
Demonstrate personal
accountability and effective work
habits, e.g., punctuality, working
productively with others, and
time workload management,
and understand the impact of
non-verbal communication on
professional work image. The
individual demonstrates integrity
and ethical behavior, acts
responsibly with the interests of
the larger community in mind,
and is able to learn from his/her
mistakes.
Career Management
Identify and articulate one's
skills, strengths, knowledge, and
experiences relevant to the
position desired and career goals,
and identify areas necessary for
professional growth. The
individual is able to navigate and
explore job options, understands
and can take the steps necessary
to pursue opportunities, and
understands how to self-
advocate for opportunities in the
workplace.
Global/Intercultural Fluency
Value, respect, and learn
from diverse cultures,
races, ages, genders,
sexual orientations, and
religions. The individual
demonstrates openness,
inclusiveness, sensitivity,
and the ability to interact
respectfully with all
people and understand
individuals differences.
Non-Internship Experiences
Commission-based positions
Positions that require door-to-door
canvassing, cold-calling, or petition gathering
Independent contractor relationships that
require the intern to set up his/her own
business
Positions in which the student is required to
pay the employer for any part of the
experience
Internship Characteristics
Internships are typically
One semester (6-16 weeks) or the entire summer
10-20 hours per week
Completed in junior or senior year
Freshmen and sophomores can complete internships
Paid ($12-17)
67% of organizations offer paid internships
Unpaid and for academic credit
53% of organizations have no problem working with
interns who receive academic credit
Internships for Credit
Some majors require an internship
Most majors offer an internship course
Meet with the Department Internship Contact
for your major
List is on the Career Services website
http://career.sdsu.edu/current/internships.htm
Internship Resources
Aztec Career Connection
Career Fairs
Career Counseling
Assessments
WorkAbility IV
Handouts (check out more in the lobby)
Internship Workshop Series
Internship 101: Jump Start Your Success: Get an Internship!
Learn what internships are, why you need to do one, and connect
to an employer panel that hires interns.
Internship 201: All You Need to Know to Be a Successful Intern
Move from "showing up" to "shining" as an intern. Interact with
a panel of professionals to gain current best practices.
Internship 301: Internships and Beyond, Your Next Steps to
Success
Looking toward the end of your internship. Learn how to close the
experience and pursue other experiences that lead to success
Connect With Career Services
Career Services Hours Connect With Us!
Monday-Friday
8am-4:30pm
Fast 15 Walk-Ins
Monday-Thursday 1-2:45pm
Friday 10-11:45am
career.sdsu.edu
619-594-6851
