Explore the Benefits of Internships at Arizona State University
Discover the internship advantage at Arizona State University, where students gain hands-on experience, professional skills, and valuable contacts. Through a defined career development process, internships help students assess, research, and test their career interests. Hear from ASU interns on how internships are a valuable investment in their education, providing career-related experience and enhancing employability skills.
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Arizona State University Internships & Co-op Employment Career Services
Career Development Process Self- Assessment Implement Decision Research Reality Testing
The Internship Advantage: 71 percentage of employers who prefer to hire college grads with relevant work experience - NACE Job Outlook, 2012
In the words of an ASU intern I view my education as an investment. Interning is one of the most surefire ways to protect and nurture my investment. I ve gained experience, insight, and expanded my professional network. In this job market, it s the closest thing you can get to a guarantee on your investment. -Amanda, AZ DOA HR Intern
internship defined: a short-term, hands-on, supervised work experience with a professional organization related to your career interests OR major more than a part-time job or volunteer position, an internship includes intentional learning objectives either paid or unpaid; credit- or non- credit- bearing
top 10 reasons to do an internship 10.Develop a professional portfolio! 9. Improve starting salary! 8. Make valuable contacts and references!
top 10 reasons to do an internship 7. Generate employment opportunities! 6. Gain experience and professional skills! 5. Enhance personal development!
top 10 reasons to do an internship 4. Explore professional interests! 3. Develop transferable skills! 2. Develop employability skills!
..and the number one answer is 1. Gain career-related experience!
what can a ___ major do? you can choose to work for 3 types of organizations: business, nonprofit, or government to obtain a meaningful internship, identify long-term career interests and find a related organization whose services or products are of interest to you
finding an internship requires defining careers & organizations of interest to an employer, I m willing to take any internship means I have no idea what I really want to do, and, therefore, no commitment is competitive! most employers (76%) report having fewer than 10 interns/year (do not spend much time advertising/searching for interns)
finding an internship many intern employers report that interested students find them employers prefer high touch over high tech consider employer size
what do employers seek in interns & college grads? If you are working on a project with a team, what skills/qualities do YOU want your teammates to have?
communication teamwork creative analytical problem solving detail orientation skills employers want computer interpersonal initiative friendly adaptability
prepare: elevator speech/ 30-second commercial Hi, I m Jane Doe. I am a biology major with experience working in research labs and using biotech equipment. My analytical skills and detail orientation are my greatest strengths. I am very interested in doing an internship in a research medical laboratory such as TGen.
prepare: elevator speech/ 30-second commercial Hi, I m Jane Doe. I am a biology major with experience working in research labs and using biotech equipment. My analytical skills and detail orientation are my greatest strengths. I am very interested in doing an internship in a research medical laboratory such as TGen.
career services resources ASU Career Services asu.edu/career Sun Devil CareerLink (SDCL) features 4,000+ internships/year career fairs and mixers on-campus recruiting/interviewing (through SDCL) ASU grad stats individual meetings with career advisors
ASU resources faculty & internship coordinators academic department web sites ASU Community Service Program (nonprofit internships) international internships through ASU s Center for Global Education Services and EUSA
other resources indeed.com LinkedIn/LinkedIn Groups internships.com internmatch.com others?
other factors to consider how to overcome monetary issues paid vs unpaid internships applying for multiple opportunities volunteering AND interning
ASU Career Services locations
The sooner you start, the further you ll go! Career Services asu.edu/career
