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How to apply and what to expectWhat is an Internship?
An internship is a work-based learning experience related to your career goals and can be an important and impactful part of your academic journey.
Completing an internship can help you clarify your goals, enhance classroom learning with on-the-job experience, build your resume, and create your professional network. These experiences also provide a safe space to make mistakes and receive feedback that will help you grow your skills.
General Information
Internship experiences are unique from student to student depending on their goals and major. Review the information below to get a better idea of what your experience might look like!
Internships can be:
- full-time or part-time
- completed at public, private, non-profit, or government organizations
- completed in-person, online, or in a hybrid setting
- paid or unpaid*
- completed for academic credit or not for academic credit
*Unpaid internships should be completed for academic credit in order to provide you with worker’s compensation coverage
If you are an international student, review this additional information from the Registrar’s office before accepting any internship offers.
Resources
Career Readiness: Visit the Career Readiness website for help with your resume, cover letter, interview preparation, and more!
Meet with a Person: If you are feeling stuck, take advantage of in-person and online meetings offered through Career Lab, Online Drop-In hours, and one-on-one career counseling appointments.
- Click here to learn more about Career Lab
- Click here to learn more about career advising appointments and drop-in hours
Earn and Learn: Check out the Earn and Learn website to learn more about the possibility of getting paid for your unpaid internship. This opportunity requires a social security number (SSN).
Inclusive Experiential Learning Fund: If you are not eligible for Earn and Learn, you may be able to get paid for your unpaid internship through the Inclusive Experiential Learning Fund. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
The C2Hub is here to support students by providing resources; however, you are responsible for finding your own internship opportunities. The C2Hub does not secure internship placements for students.
Are You Thinking About Taking Your Internship for Academic Credit?
Exploring the questions below can help you decide!
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Internships for Academic Credit
Did You Know?
Applying for an internship and submitting your application for academic credit are two separate (but related) processes.
Successfully registering for an internship for academic credit takes a lot of pre-planning. We recommend carefully reviewing the How to Get Academic Credit for Your Internship website before you start looking for an internship to make sure you are aware of all of the requirements.
Are You Ready to Start Your Internship Search?
Follow the steps below!
How to Get an Internship
Take some time to think about the internship and the type of experience you want to have. Asking yourself the questions below can help bring this into focus.
- What skills and learning do I want to take away from an internship?
- What challenges do I want to solve or work towards fixing?
- What is my ideal work environment (e.g. hybrid, in-person, traditional 9-5 office work, etc.)?
- What type of work culture would feel engaging, supportive, challenging, etc.?
- When is the best time for me to participate in an internship?
- How will I balance my internship with school, family, etc.?
- Visit this page from the Career Readiness office for tips
- Receive AI-generated feedback by uploading your resume to Quinncia
- Connect with a Career Advisor for a one-on-one review of your materials
- Visit this page from the Career Readiness office for resources
- Look for internships in person by attending career fairs and talking with your network
- Pay attention to application deadlines
- Visit this page from the Career Readiness office to review practice questions and additional tips for in-person and online interviews
- Schedule a practice interview with the C2Hub or practice with Quinncia
- Get connected with a stylist and gain resources for professional attire with MyCareerCloset
- Follow up on the status of your applications
- If you aren’t sure how to follow up with the company, review this article for suggestions and an email template
- Send thank you notes to folks you interviewed with, ideally within 24 hours of your interview
- Visit this page from the Career Readiness office for tips on how to write a thank you note
Other Ways to Gain Experience
Not sure if a traditional internship is for you? Learn about other ways to get experience in your field.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Internship
During Your Internship
Network: An internship is an opportunity to network within the company! These tips from the Career Readiness Office will get you started.
Informational Interviews: Learn more about different positions in the company by conducting informational interviews with employees. Click here for a refresher on informational interviews.
Develop Your Conflict Resolution Skills: Instead of letting conflict disrupt your internship, use it as an opportunity to work on your conflict resolution skills. MSU Denver’s Student Conflict Resolution Services (SCRS) office can help! If you are taking your internship for academic credit, you should share your concerns with your faculty supervisor before reaching out to the SCRS office.
After Your Internship
Update your resume: Be sure to include your internship, including projects you worked on and new skills that you developed. These tips from the Career Readiness office can help!
Let us know how it went! After you complete your internship, be sure to share your experience with us by entering a Career Outcome in Career Link.
Follow the steps below to submit a Career Outcome:
- Log in to Career Link
- From the home screen, click the profile icon in the top right corner, then select “My Account” from the menu
- In the “Account Information” section at the top, click the “Career Outcomes” option
- Click the “Add New” button to create a new outcome
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