Student opportunities: WORK & LEARN in Career Services
Career Services Intern Program
Fall 2011 Career Services interns
On this page:
• Eligibility
• Nature of the work
• Number of internships available per semester
• Work term and hours per week
• Benefits
• Academic credit possible
• Quotes from current and former interns
• Internship descriptions
• Application process
• Application deadline
• Contact for questions
Current and past interns, academic levels & majors listed below on right sidebar
Spring 2011 interns
(3 of 7 not pictured)
• Students enrolled at Virginia Tech.
• Academic level: Some internships open to all; some specify academic levels.
• Major: Some internships open to all majors; some specify preferred majors.
• Exact details: internship descriptions below.
Nature of work:
• Project work, much of which can be done at times of your choosing.
• Specific projects vary by semester.
Examples: teaching assistant, marketing, publicity, event planning.
Sample: Intern video on the "elevator pitch"
[spring 2012 project by Erin and Latha]
• Work with/for a specific staff member with whom you meet weekly or semi-weekly.
• See internship descriptions below for details.
Number of internships available:
Spring 2010 interns
(3 of 7 not pictured)
• Varies; up to 11 intern projects.
• Span varies: one or more terms, depending on project (e.g. summer+fall, fall+spring, spring+summer; summer only, fall only, spring only).
• Details in internship descriptions below.
• Program began with our first interns in fall 2000.
Work term and hours per week:
Spring 2009 interns
• One or two semesters/terms.
(Details in internship descriptions.)
• Weekly meetings and training are at set times.
• Other work hours flexible; range from 4-10 hours/week, depending on your needs, interests and schedule.
• Some internships involve specific date/time availability.
(Details in internship descriptions.)
• You state availability in your application.
• Work hours are agreed upon in your internship agreement.
Benefits:
• Learn how to work independently on a specific project.
• Gain experience related to your project area.
• Exposure to and experience in a professional office environment.
• Gain knowledge about and experience with Career Services resources and programs.
• Schedule flexibility.
• Meetings every other week with Internship Program Coordinator, who will arrange training for interns on career-related topics of interest as requested by interns.
Academic credit is possible:
Summer 2008 interns
• Arrangements to earn academic credit must be made by you through your department; only academic departments may grant academic credit.
• If you choose to arrange earning academic credit through your department, the Career Services Intern Program Coordinator and your supervisor in Career Services will work with you to help you meet requirements of your department.
Quotes from Career Services interns:
See quotes from interns about their experiences!
Internship descriptions:
| [Internships starting in Spring 2014 will be posted in November 2013] |
| Internships starting in Summer or Fall 2013, descriptions and application [docx] [Includes internships during: Sum 2013 (2), Sum+Fall 2013 (6), Fall 2013 (1), Fall 2013 + Spr 2014 (2)] |
Application process:
| Step 1. | Familiarize: Review our Career Planning Guide to become familiar with our services. View online or pick up a hard copy (free to all students) in our office location during office hours. |
| Step 2. | Prepare documents: Application and resume. |
| [Internships starting in Spring 2014 will be posted in November 2013.] | |
| Internships starting Summer or Fall 2013, descriptions & application form [docx] [Includes internships during: Sum 2013; Sum+Fall 2013; Fall 2013; Fall 2013 + Spr 2014.] |
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| Use our online resume guide or refer to your copy of the Career Planning Guide (step 1) as you prepare your resume. | |
| If you are requesting academic credit or field study for this internship, obtain (to submit with your resume and application) a copy of the requirements and contract from your academic department. Academic credit is possible for any of the internships in Career Services, if your department allows it. | |
| Step 3. | Submit: by the deadline, via e-mail or hard copy, to contact info below your application and resume (and, if applicable, academic credit requirements and contract). |
Application deadlines and interview timeframe:
| Internship terms | Application deadline | *Interview timeframe |
| Spring 2013 | Mon. Nov. 26, 2012, 5:00 pm | Mon. Dec. 3 - Wed. Dec. 12, 2012 |
| Summer 2013 Sum + Fall 2013 Fall 2013 Fall 2013 + Spr 2014 |
Fri. April 19, 2013, 5:00 pm | Wed. May 1 - Wed. May 8, 2013 |
| Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by the Intern Program Coordinator and interviewed by the potential supervisor. *Application form includes a section to indicate your availability for interviewing. |
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Contact for questions:
Fall 2007 Career Services interns
Ms. Alexis Ward
Graduate Assistant
Career Services Intern Program Coordinator
Smith Career Center (location)
warda06 @ vt.edu
(540) 231-3577
Student opps:
WORK & LEARN in Career Services
For undergrad & grad students:
- Intern Program
- Career Associates
For grad students:
Related info:
Welcome from
Career Services Intern Program Coordinator:
Thank you for your interest in the Career Services Intern Program. We have had great interns in the past who have done wonderful work on projects, planning and advertising. Several of the programs we offer would not be possible without the help of our dedicated interns. If you are up for a challenging experience where you will work hard, learn a lot, and gain great skills for your resume, please apply! You might be our next Career Services Intern!
Spr '13 interns
Continuing from fall '12:
Carly Kuchova|Jr|HD
Melissa Migliarese|Jr|IS
Khang Nguyen|Sr|Mgt
Latha Pillai|Jr|Com
Kelly Schaeffer|Jr|BIT
New for spring '13:
Lauren Baugh|Sr|Com, Theatre & Cinema
Olivia DeSalvo|Jr|HD
Margaret O'Connell|Sr| Chem & Biochem
Sum/Fall '12 interns
Christina Cafiero|Sr|Mktg
Ariel Cohen|Jr|CS
Katelyn Flippen|Sr|ACIS
Tess Gardner|Sr|Engl
John Gillespie|Sr|Engl
Carly Kuchova|Jr|HD
Mark Managuio|Sr|Psci
Melissa Migliarese|Jr|IS
Khang Nguyen|Sr|Mgt
Latha Pillai|Jr|Com
Kelly Schaeffer|Jr|BIT
Christina Sullivan|Sr| Com
Turner Widgen|Jr|Com
Spring '12 interns
Patsy Dougherty|Jr|HD
Erin Gallagher|Jr|Com
Mark Managuio|Sr|PSci
Latha Pillai|So|Com
Joolan Saroor|Sr|Sci
Sum-Fall '11 interns
Sathish Deevi|Sr|Engr
Brittany Finn|Jr|PSci
Taylor Nurmi|Sr|Mktg
Joolan Saroor|Sr|Sci
Devin Serlin|So|US
Emily Simmons|Sr|Mktg
Spring 2011 interns
Brittnie Brown|Sr|Bus
Kelsey Leavey|Jr|Com
Collette Lisenby|So|Sci
Sarah McMullen|Sr|LAHS
Megan Neal|Sr|Com
Richard Painter|Sr|PSci
Emily Tipton|Sr|LAHS
Fall 2010 interns
Ceseley Haynes|Sr|Bio
Kelsey Leavey|Jr|Com
Nicole Morton|Jr|Mgt
Amanda Tompkins|Sr| Com
Hannah Wilson|Sr|Com
Spring 2010 interns
Continuing from fall '09:
Jane Fitzgerald|Sr|Com
Briana Bishop|Jr|Com, Art Hist
Denise Kee|Sr|IS,Mktg, Span minor
New for spring '10:
Brittany Koch|So|US
Rachel Dobroth|Jr|Com, IDST
Rebecca Danahy|Sr|Com
Elizabeth Biggs|Sr|Mktg
Sum-fall '09 interns
Briana Bishop|Jr|Com & Art Hist
Jane Fitzgerald|Sr|Com
Denise Kee|Sr|IS,Mktg & Span minor
Jami Kuhn
Ashley Whorley
Spring 2008 interns