Internships are a vital part of a college student’s experience. They provide a window into the world of working professionals and provide the student with contacts that they can use to begin future job searches.

Most major media companies look for internships when reviewing the resume of a recently graduated college student and often consider them a deciding factor when making hiring decisions.

Students should start investigating possible internship opportunities 6-8 months before they plan to start their internship. The most attractive internships are competitive and require application months in advance. The student should also spend this time preparing a professional looking cover letter and resume.

Virtually every student who participated in an internship gains something from the experience. Often a student discovers that they have chosen the correct profession and use their internship experience as a springboard into the professional world.

Occasionally, a student will learn from an internship that this area of the media is not appropriate for them. While this may be looked upon as negative it is better to learn this during an internship than after you have committed to a career.

For more information on internship opportunities, contact the Main Office at 724-738-2222.