Internships
All you need to know about Internships...and more!
Learn what an internship is and how they are beneficial to your academic career. Topics that will be discussed are how to search for an internship, where to search for an internship, how to prepare a resume and cover letters and other CRC services that will help you in your search.
Presentations will be located in the Career Resource Center Library. All students and majors are encourgaed to attend.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 3 p.m. - 4:p.m.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Internships are career/major-related work experiences in which students take on responsible roles as workers in organizations that typically last one semester.
Every kind of organization has internships. Some are paid, while others are volunteer-based and students may choose to obtain credit through academic departments. If credit through academic departments is not possible, contact CRC Staff.
View a database of over 1,300 internship listings annually using Gator CareerLink. The CRC Library also houses internship resources.
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 academic adviser for more information. Some employers may also have specific requirements.
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:
- Brainstorm: Think about the type of internship and companies that would interest you.
- Schedule an appointment with an adviser in the CRC.
- Register for Gator CareerLink.
Students may identify positions by:
- Searching Gator CareerLink databases
- Attending Career Showcase and company information sessions each Fall and Spring Semester
- Reviewing Internship books in the CRC Library.
- Searching a variety of career-related Internet sites and company Web pages.
- Networking with UF academic department personnel and family/friends, etc.
- Using Career Connections (a database of alumni interested in providing assistance).
- Attending BRIDGE workshops.
Students can apply for an internship through:
- Direct contact (e-mail, phone, mail) with an employer.
- On-campus interviews and resume collections via Gator CareerLink.
- On-site visits with the employer.
Why intern?
Interns gain career-related work experience while exploring professional opportunities and connecting academic theory and work. Internships improve student marketability upon graduation and allow students to develop a professional network.
If you have questions about these programs, feel free to stop by the CRC where our professional staff and students will assist you (8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., M-F).