Internship Information

Where do I start?

The first step in securing an internship is to know what it is that you're looking for. That means setting goals and gaining focus.

• What do I do with a major in...? Research some common options and possibilities of different majors.
• Making an appointment with a counselor is a great way to get started.

How do I write a resume and cover letter?

Pick up a copy of UR Successful in the Career Library. This guide has examples and instructions to get you started. Check with a staff member or a Peer Career Advisor for helpful hints. Set up an appointment to review your draft (please email yourself a copy or bring it on a flashdrive).

How do I search?

Try the following to get started. There are three easy ways to look for internships. First, identify a "hit list" of potential internship sites. Use directories, on-line resources, and other printed materials to develop this list of persons and programs to contact (e.g., The Internship Bible and Peterson's Internships Guide). Second, establish and use a network of friends, family, faculty and alumni. Finally, respond to posted and publicized opportunities. You may want to meet with a counselor to identify strategies best suited to your interests.

• CareerLink. UR's online career and internship database. Fill out your profile to receive targeted e-mails about internships of interest to you.
• New NIC/Internship Consortium Database
• Internships by Category. Important links for students with interests in research, science, government, engineering, international internships, social sciences, as well as minority student focused internships.
• Career Education Institute. Listings of internships across the US and internationally (username is "work" and password is "credit").
• Career Library. Over 1,000 reference books, journals and directories are available as well as Career Center Staff and PCAs to answer questions.
• Watch yoUR email for new and exciting postings.

What are the keys to getting a good internship?

The keys to securing an internship are persistence and follow-up. The Career Center has FREE resources such as phones, fax machines, and computers with online access to facilitate this process.

How do I make it possible?

See below for information on funding and credit.

• Reach Funding. Available funds for students seeking unpaid or underpaid summer internships.
• Community Service. Your Federal Work Study money may be utilized to partially fund off-campus community service-related internships, during the academic year.
• Academic Credit for Internships. The College Center for Academic Support coordinates academic credit for internships.
• Externship Program. In addition to whatever you're doing this summer, check out the externship program for another great experience!