What is an internship?
- An internship is an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a field of interest by serving an employer or organization.
- An internship can be paid or unpaid.
- An internship is a mutual arrangement that is designed to benefit both the student and the employer.
How does an Internship Benefit a Student?
- An internship provides a student with an opportunity to learn more about a particular field of study.
- Internships can help a student apply academic knowledge to real-life situations.
- Internships may provide students with exposure to the latest technological advances in the field of study.
- Internships allow students an opportunity to develop networking relationships that may lead to future employment.
- Internships help build a student’s resume by providing valuable experience in their area of interest.
- Internship experience could lead to a higher salary in future employment positions.
What Can Your Employer Expect From You as an Intern?
- Students are expected to arrive on time to the internship site.
- Students are expected to complete work assignments.
- Students are expected to follow instructions given by their supervisors.
- Students are expected to be open to advice and critique of work.
- Students are expected to dress appropriately according to their internship duties.
- Students are expected to be polite and respectful of their employers as well as any customers they are serving.
- Professional attitude and ethical behavior is expected at all times.
How Can You Use the Career and Job Services Center to Help You?
- Explore career interests during counseling appointments with a career counselor.
- Attend workshops such as Resume Writing, Interview Techniques and Cover Letter Assistance.
- Explore your interests, values, and personality through career assessments provided by the Career and Job Services Center.
- Enroll in career exploration courses.
- Participate in job fairs offered by the Career and Job Services Center.
- View internship binders and postings at the Career and Job Services Center.
- Long Beach City College is currently working on partnerships with community businesses and organizations that will provide students with internship opportunities.