Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Internship Sales Project


1. Playing the field. Get out there and see what kinds of internships there are. You can try several, find a good fit.

2. Am I interested? After selecting your internship or internships, decide if the job is what you though it was. Make a pros and cons list of each internship, I would even do one before you start and then compare it to a pros or cons list after our maybe mid way through.

3. What didn't I know? You will be able to get on the job training, increase your knowledge as to what you are really looking for in your career. It will open doors to maybe finding its a great fit or maybe just not a fit at all.

4. Get Hooked Up! After you complete your internship, you can then add to your resume your experience, skills, and knowledge learned while working hands on in any particular field.

5. Expand Your Network. Choosing a job where you feel you can network is a great opportunity to meet new people, expand your own business network, and get your self noticed.

6. Making the Big Dollars!! Completing an internship might not get you the big bucks but selecting the right career can definitely save you in the end. A internship will give you the peace of mind to then select your career after graduation. This allowing your the opportunity to make the big bucks!

Make it happen, don't feel that you have to stick the the basics expand and explore! 
Come Check out Internships at UVU: (steps below) 
 
1.     Select a site to complete your internship with help from UVU Career Counselors, the UV Job Board, your advisor or Department Internship Coordinator, or refer to our Internship Resources page.
2.     Complete the required Internship Orientation.
3.     Determine how much time you can devote to an internship. A 20-hour work week over 3 months will earn you 4 credits. Every 5-hours in your work week will earn you 1 credit at the end of the semester....you do the math!
4.     Register for internship credit by meeting with your Department Internship Coordinator.
5.     Complete your internship during the semester you have registered for credit (we cannot give credit for past experiences).
6.     Report serious problems, including physical, safety, and personnel, to the organization supervisor and the UVU Department Internship Coordinator.
7.     Complete all UVU academic assignments and course-work related to this internship as outlined by your Department Internship Coordinator.

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