UNIVERSITY CAREER CENTER PRESENTS...

The Internship Program

The Experiential Learning Program is now the

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM!
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New name, same concept! To better assist you, and help you understand what gaining experience is about, we have changed our name to Internship Program. The Internship Program is designed to encourage you to gain experience outside the classroom, to be better prepared for your future career. Students who participate in a paid or voluntary position that provides them with pre-professional experience can be registered in a non-credit course, which recognizes the value of learning beyond the classroom. Many students become more effective learners in the classroom as well, as they connect academics with the world of work.

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What is the best and worst thing a college student can do before graduating college?
Vicky Oliver shared in an interview for the blog internqueen.org that if students really want a job after graduation, it is dangerous if all they do is study. You are only demonstrating that you know how to study. I presume if you want to go to grad school after, that would be an ok strategy said Vicky. According to her, it is better to do something else, like get involved in school politics, student organizations and get as much real live work experience as you can before graduating. If you can be in the field of your choice as an intern, paid or not paid, you should try to grab that experience. Regarding how many internships students should have before they graduate, Vicky said that there is no set number because students have to balance their experience with keeping their grades up because their cumulative GPA can be helpful post grad.

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Vicky Oliver is the author of five best selling career development books.

When asked if students should go for big or small companies to intern for, Vicky responded that when students have a choice, large companies are preferred. According to Vicky, big companies may have more internship experiences available. Also, big companies give students a brand name to carry with them. Every experience is great, smaller companies may give you more leeway and you may be able to do more. For example, if you intern with a large magazine, chances are you may not be able to write anything, but if you interned at a start up, you could have a column. Follow your passions and your strengths to direct you to what you are going to do.
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Learn more about Vicky Oliver at www.vickyoliver.com.

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A summer in Washington
Last summer Itzel had the opportunity to go to Washington DC and intern with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as an accountant technician. She shares her experience with us. What did your internship consist of? I worked as a contributing member for two audits. For one I had to review managerial salaries and travel expenses and record discrepancies. For the second one, I concentrated on the index of customers. Why did you choose to do an internship? This opportunity was unexpected and worth trying. I began talking to a representative during a career fair and after some e-mails I received the internship offer. I chose to do it because I knew that the overall outcome would be much greater and beneficial to me as far as experience, and professional and personal growth. How was your experience?

What is, in your opinion, the importance of internships? Internships are very beneficial to everyone. As a student you get to earn hands-on experience, know if this is the area you want to work in, and network in the professional level.
sional ,I got to travel on a site visit and interview the CEO and Vice Presidents for one of the audits, and an offer from FERC to go back next summer and once I graduate. Would you recommend other students getting an internship? I definitely recommend students to find an internship.

Itzel Figueroa College of Business majoring in accounting

I absolutely enjoyed my summer working on this internship, because aside from learning and further developing as a profes-

Where do YOU want to go?

Internship and Co-op opportunities currently posted in Job Mine Target Executive Intern Job ID # 14704 Description: Use your business, leadership and people skills to inspire exceptional performance. Maximize sales and profits for your Target store. Ensure great guest service and team member satisfaction. Create a fast-paced, energetic environment that delivers a consistent Target brand experience for team members and guests. Qualifications: Minimum GPA 3.0, All majors, sophomore and junior

Job listings, interviews & preparation, schedules and career events

Elementary School Tutor

Job ID # 14262

Description: Robert Rojas Elementary is looking for Interns to help tutor their little ones. Help children Succeed academically while they put a smile on your face. Do a great job and you'll also get a recommendation letter. Hours are flexible. We ask for a minimum of one hour per week to a maximum of 5 hours per week.

Qualifications: Education or science major. Tutors needed in Math, Writing and Reading.

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Part-time Research Assistant in Hydrogeology and Water Resources Management

Job ID # 14998

Description: Conduct research projects on topics related to water resources planning and management under supervision of the Project Leader. Assist in developing and upgrading numerical models for groundwater and surface water flow as well as solute transport. Qualifications: Student in Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, or other related fields. Graduate student preferred Summer Top Ten Internship Northwestern Mutual Southwest

Computer Science Internship Lockheed Martin Corporation Job ID # 6514 Description: We invite you to explore the possibilities with one of the foremost systems engineering, software and systems integration companies as we search for computer science college graduates and interns/coops Qualifications: Masters Student, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, minimum GPA 2.8

Job ID # 12510 Description: As a Northwestern Mutual intern, you'll have the opportunity to run a business and be rewarded for it in many ways. You'll learn how to be successful in a financial representative career, and have the chance to: Combine college classroom learning with a real life experience and work in a real-world business environment Qualifications: Full-time students and Full-time student in last semester prior to graduation.

Creative Entertainment Art Design Internship - The Walt Disney Company

Job ID # 14871 Description: Basic design, work in varied design programs, create mood boards for design projects Communicate clearly with Art Directors and designers, create at least one set of new designs as an assignment. Qualifications: Currently earning a college/university degree in Graphic Design, or related field 3.0 Overall G.P.A.

Find out how to apply to these and other great opportunities by logging in Job Mine www.utep.edu/careers

Junior Counselor Coordinator Intern

Job ID # 14920 Description: The Junior Counselor Coordinator will recruit, train, schedule and supervise teenage summer camp counselors in education animal care, wildlife summer camps, birthday parties, outreach programs, summer wildlife workshops and in-center baby bird rehabilitation. Qualifications: Full-time, undergraduate who will be returning to school full-time in the fall of 2013 as an undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior.

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Mark your Calendar! Coming up this semester...

Internship and Part-time Job Fair Tuesday, March 26
9 am 1 pm
Union Bldg. East 3rd Floor

Teacher Job Fair Friday, April 19

9 am 3 pm
Don Haskins
Click HERE to check our Recruitment Calendar and find out more about career-related events and employment opportunities.

Once you have found the right internship for you, do not forget to REPORT IT! To be part of the Internship Program and formalize your educational experience.

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