- Benefits & Red Flags to an Internship
- Checklist for Landing an Internship
- Finding an Internship
- Tips to Make the Most Out of Your Internship
- Alternative Ways to Gain Valuable Work Experience
- Additional Resources
Steps to a Successful Internship
Step One: Speak with Academic Advisors/Faculty Advisors.
Students interested in experiential learning opportunities should first speak with academic and faculty advisors to determine where an internship experience best fits in a degree plan. Faculty coordinators are also great resources to discuss industry specific skills and help identify potential sites.
Major Specific Faculty Coordinators for Internships:
- Accounting – Wendy LeBeau
- Biology/Sustainability – Jun Tsuji
- Business – Matt Ripper
- Communications – Callie Clare
- Computer Information Systems – Melissa Tsuji
- Criminal Justice – Jon Kleinow
- Engineering – Melissa Tsuji
- Environmental Science – Heather Moody
- Graphic Design – Melissa Tsuji
- Psychology – Melissa Tsuji
- Social Work – Elizabeth Davis
- Sport Management – Mary Beth Leibold
All other majors should schedule a meeting with Melissa Tusji to discuss internship plans. Schedule an appointment with Melissa at https://calendly.com/mtsuji.
Step Two: Develop a winning resume.
Meet with Career Services staff to create and refine the perfect document. Students applying for internships should have a Siena Heights endorsed resume prior to applying and interviewing for internships.
Step Three: Research the organization or company.
Step Four: Apply and practice.
Apply per the instructions on the position posting. Schedule a practice interview with Career Services.
Step Five: Nail the interview!
Step Six: Schedule and transcript credit.
Meet with faculty to arrange credit for internship experience.
Step Seven: Start the experience!
