Career Services Intern Program

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

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Eligibility:

• Students enrolled at Virginia Tech.
• Some internships open to all academic levels.
• Some internships specify academic level.
• Some internships open to all majors.
• Some internships 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 and for a specific staff member with whom you meet weekly or semi-weekly.
• Work with the Internship Program Coordinator who provides training and coordinates group meetings for all interns.
• See internship descriptions below for details.

Number of internships available per semester:

• Varies. Typically 2 to 7 intern projects available each fall and spring semester, and sometimes summer.
• Some internships span two terms
(e.g. spring+summer; summer+fall).
• See internship descriptions below for details.
• Program began with our first interns in fall 2000.

Work term and hours per week:

• One semester minimum (fall or spring or summer) commitment.
• Some interns choose to work more than one semester.
• Some internships span two terms (e.g. spring+summer; summer+fall).
• 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.
• Certain internships may involve specific date/time availability. (Details in internship descriptions.)
• You state availability in your application.
• Work hours are agreed upon as part of 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 possible:

• Yes.
• 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.

What current and former Career Services interns have to say:

• See quotes from interns about their experiences!

Internship descriptions:

Primarily related to event planning, student peer education and marketing. For complete details, see:

• Summer and/or fall 2012 internship descriptions and application (MS Word docx)

Application process:

Step 1.
Pick up or view online our Career Planning Guide and review it to become familiar with our services. Hard copy booklet is available (free to all students) in our office location during office hours.
Step 2.
Complete an application form (MS Word docx). (Hard copy or MS Word docx)
Prepare your resume to submit with your application. See our online resume guide or refer to your copy of the Career Planning Guide (step 1).
Step 3.
Submit your application and resume via e-mail or hard copy to contact info below.
If you are requesting academic credit or field study for this internship, attach/include/send a copy of the requirements and contract from your academic department with your application form and resume. Academic credit is possible for any of the internships in Career Services, if your department allows it.

Application deadline:

• Summer & fall 2012 internships deadline extended Wed., Apr. 18, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
• Spring 2013 internships: deadline tba; typically mid-November (2012).
• Applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted by the Intern Program Coordinator and interviewed by the potential supervisor. Interviews will be scheduled to occur during the first week of December.

Contact for questions:

Ms. Sarah Crockett
Graduate Assistant
Career Services Intern Program Coordinator
Smith Career Center (location)
sarahec @ vt.edu
231-6241