What is an internship?
An internship is a career/major-related work experience usually lasting one semester. It includes any experience during which students learn by taking on responsible roles as workers in organizations and observing and reflecting on the daily activities at the work site.

Key Features:
Internships are structured, supervised work experiences that are found in every sort of organization.  An internship may be paid or done on a volunteer basis. Students may choose to obtain credit through their academic departments. If credit through the academic department is not an option, e-mail ExperientialEducation@crc.ufl.edu to learn of other options.

• The Career Resource Center provides a clearinghouse of over 1,300 internship listings annually. These listings are available on the Gator CareerLink System.
• Internship directories and listings are located in the CRC Library, including specialty books to help you find an internship by geographic location.
• The CRC maintains E-mail contact with students listed through the CRC Internship Program Contact List.
• An On-line Internship Handbook is available on the CRC website to assist you with searching and preparing to make the most of your internship.
  

Program Requirements:
Each UF academic department may have certain GPA or coursework requirements for students wishing to receive academic credit for their internships. Check with your advisor for more information. Some employers may also have specific requirements.

We require students to join the CRC Internship Program Contact List. This allows us to identify students who are searching for these types of experiences.

We encourage all interns to complete our Internship / Co-op Position Listing Form. This information is used for statistical purposes and helps us serve future students (this information will remain confidential).

If you wish to participate in on-campus interviews to obtain an internship position, you must register through Gator CareerLink. Visit the CRC to register and obtain additional information.

Getting Started:

• Check out the Gator CareerLink System!
• Attend one of the Co-op & Internship Workshops offered each semester.
• Review the Internship Handbook and the INternship Database available on-line.
• Students may identify positions by:
  • Participating in the Career Showcase held each Fall and Spring Semester
  • Reviewing Internship books in the CRC Library (Section 9).
  • Searching a variety of career-related Internet sites and company web pages in Career Related Links.
  • Networking with UF academic department personnel and family/friends, etc.
  • Using Career Connections (a database of alumni interested in providing assistance).
  
  

• Direct contact (email, phone, mail) with an employer.
• On-campus interviews and resume collections via Gator CareerLink.
• On-site visits with the employer.

• Gain career-related work experience.
• Explore opportunities in your major through a professional working environment.
• Enhance the connection between academic theory and work.
• Improve your marketability upon graduation.
• Develop a professional network.
• Possibly earn credit hours and make money!