Why Participate?
Students typically participate in an internship during the fall or spring semester of their junior or senior year, or during the summer between their junior and senior year. However, students today are taking part in internships even during their sophomore year. Participate in an internship:
- To give you the opportunity to apply what you are learning in the classroom to real world experiences.
- To gain the competitive edge. The job market continues to be competitive and internships can give you a real advantage when looking for your first job after college.
- To gain practical work experience. Internships provide the practical work experience employer's are looking for in today's graduates.
- To network with professionals in your field(s) of interest.
- To develop and enhance the skills, abilities, knowledge, and professionalism necessary for your chosen career path.
- To reinforce your career decision.
- To help you identify a career you may not want to pursue.
Faculty Contacts (for CREDIT INTERNSHIPS):
INTERNSHIP CONTACTS FOR BRYAN SCHOOL STUDENTS |
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Department |
Faculty Contact |
Email/Office |
Accounting and Finance |
Melissa Hershberger |
334-4524, 340 Bryan |
Business |
Terry Mullins |
334-4537, 347 Bryan |
Consumer Apparel & Retail Studies |
Ann Ramsey |
256-0270, 359 Stone |
Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Bonnie M. Canziani |
256-1005, 473 Bryan |
Marketing |
Joe Erba |
256-8592, 379 Bryan |
Economics |
Dr. Stuart Allen |
334-3166, 462 Bryan |
ISOM Undergraduate |
Maurie Lockley |
334-4983, 483 Bryan |
MSITM and Ph.D. |
Dr. Lakshmi Iyer |
334-4984, 435 Byran |
Supply Chain Management |
Dr. Lakshmi Iyer |
334-5739 , 479-B, Bryan |
Entrepreneurship |
Terry Mullins |
334-4537, 347 Bryan |
MBA |
Darlene Broadhurst |
256-0390, 301 Bryan |
What to Think About:
Not all internships are the same. Things to begin thinking about to find the best internship for you:
- What is the purpose of this internship for me? What are my goals and objectives?
- Do I want to receive academic credit for my internship?
- NOTE: To receive academic credit for an internship, students must enroll in a course offered through the Bryan School. Contact your advisor for more information.
- Do I want a paid/unpaid internship?
- When do I want to do an internship – fall, spring, summer?
- Where do I want to do an internship – location (city/state), company? NOTE: There are internship opportunities throughout the U.S. and abroad. You may want to consider doing an internship outside of the Triad area.
- How many hours per week can I dedicate to an internship?
- What do I have to offer (skills, abilities, knowledge) to an employer in an internship experience?
Finding the Right One:
- Begin planning for your internship during your sophomore year.
- Register with SpartanCareers to begin receiving internship announcements from the Career Services Center.
- Schedule an appointment with Linda Pollock, Bryan School Career Counselor, by calling 334-9815.
- Meet with a Career Counselor to discuss career exploration, company research, internship opportunities, resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing skills, and more.
- Begin exploring internship opportunities. Review the internship announcements listed on SpartanCareers.
- Talk to other students about their internship experiences.
- Identify companies that you would be interested in interning.
- Attend Career Fairs and Networking Events to find out about internship opportunities.
- Network to find out about potential internship opportunities. Not every internship is posted online.
- Meet with your Faculty Internship Coordinators regarding internship opportunities for academic credit.
- Contact your Academic Advisor if considering receiving academic credit for your internship. See the undergraduate bulletin for the various courses offered per your major.
- Contact the professor teaching the internship course, if you are receiving academic credit. Prior approval is required by the instructor.
