INTERNSHIP
BULLETIN
Compiled By: Mary Kate Baehl
Fall 2015
Charting Unknown Territory: Four Reminders for
Approaching an Internship Search
By: Matthew Pouss, Assistant Director/Internship Coordinator of Career Center
Welcome to the Fall Internship Bulletin. Many current professionals have gone through the internship
process at one time. For students starting an internship search for the first time, the search may have
countless questions and unknowns. How does one find an internship? What is the best way to apply?
How does someone prepare for an interview? The whole process can feel daunting, but it can also be
broken down into more manageable steps. Simple reminders can help keep your expectations in check
and get you started in a positive way. Incorporating the following tasks can help aid the search:
1. Research and find information on employers and the search process.
2. Get ready to present yourself in person, on paper, and
online.
3. Talk, network, and communicate with people during the
search.
4. Perform the three above items well.
IN THIS ISSUE
Charting Unknown Territory 1
Fall Internship Spotlight 2-3
Buying Business Clothes on a
College Student Budget 4-5
Yes, getting an internship is work. Everything done during the
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entire process is preparation for jobs and careers. However,
would you rather put the time and effort to doing the hard work
Internship Postings 10-11
now, or wait until later and play catch up with your career? It is
probably unrealistic that there is such a thing as a “perfect” opportunity. Rather, find something where you see the potential to
learn new skills, build relationships with professionals interested in your development, and complete work
you are interested in doing. It will probably feel like you are taking another step into being an adult. Do
not worry; be confident and open-minded about the step you are taking as you rise up to the challenge.
As we pass the halfway point of the fall semester, ask yourself how you might be able to complete an internship during the spring, summer, or fall in 2016. Know that you have support from your Mount community (Career Center, administration, faculty, friends, and others) as you start taking steps in this process.
May this issue of the Internship Bulletin help ignite your
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Hoffman Homes for Youth is a residential
Fall Internship Spotlight
psychiatric facility for children with serious
mental health diagnoses. NIH, the National
By: Mary Kate Baehl
Institute of Health, is the nation’s medical
research agency. Mark’s Mount education
prepared him in different ways for both of these
internships. He cites that his liberal arts
education with his philosophy minor and the
focus on “what it means to be human” is very
applicable to his internship with Hoffman
Homes, helping him understand and connect
with the children there while interacting and
talking to them. The strong research background
he has with his psychology major helps with his
duties at NIH, as he is doing primarily
administrative-oriented work.
At Hoffman Homes, Mark feels he has more of
Fall: the leaves are crisp, the days are colder
a hands on role and thinks this internship is more
and school is back in full swing. Besides juggling
of what he wants to do in the future. Hoffman
classes and activities, a lot of students are also
homes is “a lot of action”: there is always
squeezing in a fall internship, some even two. I
something going on. He works with the mental
caught up with one of those students, Mark
health workers and reads case studies of the kids
Oelkuct (MP) on his internship experience(s). He
to learn their backgrounds and histories. He runs
is currently interning at both Hoffman Homes
group therapy sometimes, and organizes games
and NIH. As a senior psychology major with a
and plays with them. Then he talks to the kids
minor in philosophy, he is currently taking three
individually about the experience and writes up
classes, splitting his time between two
reports. Working with the kids at Hoffman
internships and running the Self-Defense club on
Homes has been a great experience and Mark
campus. He plans on entering a PhD program
feels like he really connects with them.
right out of college.
Mark’s internship at NIH is a change of pace.
The paid internship is mostly administrative
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support. His duties involve scheduling, communicating with the scientists and other logistics. His
NIH internship only started a few of weeks ago and he’s hoping to get involved more with the
science aspect of NIH.
Both internships are great for different reasons. Mark finds Hoffman Homes valuable because
its hands on and more geared towards what he thinks he wants to do in terms of clinical work. He
also feels like he is making a bigger impact. NIH is a new and interesting experience because he
gets to be on the military base, visit the library of medicine and work with people who are the best
in their fields.
His advice to students looking for internships is to apply early and to complete an internship
before your senior year. Internships provide more real world job experience and help you figure
out what you potentially want to do. Also, employers like Hoffman Homes and NIH require
background checks and finger printing, which take a while to process.
Don’t be afraid to reach out to people. Mark secured his internship with Hoffman Homes by
looking up psychiatric facilities in the area, he then reached out to the Vice President of Clinical
programs there about interning. While two internships seems like a lot to juggle, the hands-on
experiences are well worth it.
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sales as well as Factory stores. These
factory stores are in outlets across the
country as well as online. Gap, J. Crew
and Banana Republic are great for business basics, like skirts, slacks, blazers
and button downs to name a few. The
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factory stores as well as the online sites
Interviews, internships and jobs are
often have 30% off or more coupons.
suddenly becoming a priority and you
Gap especially does this, I’ve never
know that you can’t wear jeans to any of paid retail price for clothing at Gap.
that, unless it’s casual Friday and mayGap, Banana Republic and Old Nabe not even then. So take a deep
vy are all owned by the same parent
breath and here are some tricks and
tips to help you buy business clothes on company. Because of this, it will combine your coupons and your carts if you
a broke college student budget.
are ordering online from both Old Navy
First take inventory of your closet, are and Gap. Quick and easy stress free
there pieces that could do some double shopping.
duty, are there clothes you don’t wear
TJ Maxx & Marshalls have designanymore? Then make a list, your busier brands for less. The pro of TJ Maxx
ness wardrobe should be made up of
primarily classic pieces, with a few fun and Marshalls is its variety, famous laor trendy statement pieces sprinkled in. bels and good prices. The con is you
Keep colors on the neutral or more mut- may have to dig a little bit to find what
you are looking for and be wary of
ed side, so that they easily transition
makeup stains and loose threads. Marfrom season to season.
shalls and TJ Maxx, have everything
Also, if you have already secured an from shoes to blazers and are great
internship or job, ask or find out what
places to shop for quality and price.
the day to day dress-code is before you
Old Navy usually runs cheaper
start buying clothes.
than the Gap and Banana Republic.
Knowing where to shop
Women check out their Pixie Pants,
Gap, J.Crew & Banana Republic are which are well-cut, comfortable pants
appropriate for everyday office wear.
stores that can run a little pricey on a
4 Men check out their variety of button
college budget, but they have great
Buying Business
Clothes on a College
Student Budget
downs and pullover sweaters.
H&M, is good if you are looking
for cheap basics to supplement your
business wardrobe. I would recommend going to an actual store rather
than ordering on line as their sizes are
a little inconsistent.
machine washable. Dry cleaning is expensive and should be avoided if possible. Also don’t stick to this list of
stores, mix and match and add whatever works for you.
I’ve found good, simple shift
dresses perfect for the office on an Urban Outfitters clearance rack. For larger investment pieces, like a well- taiGoodwill and re-sale /thrift shops lored suit, good shoes or a well-made
are no longer just for theme parties and bag or briefcase ask for them for
vintage clothes; It may take some dig- Christmas or your birthday. Ask your
parents if they would maybe help you
ging, but don’t rule out these types of
split the cost a little. Hopefully they will
stores when looking for business
be so excited that you are planning for
clothes. A lot of Goodwill stores and re- your future that they will be more than
sale shops have gently used or even
happy to help out.
never worn business clothes. They will
have good prices and unique pieces.
Remember when shopping to
check the labels. See if the clothes are
WOMEN
MEN
Accessories
Suit
Suit
statement necklace or
Skirt or Pants & Blazer trinket necklace
Dresses (2)
scarves
Pants or if you’re a
rings
skirt person
Blouses, Knit tops &
Oxfords, Sweaters
Shoes –nude & black
flats and heels
Shoes (oxfords,
Blazer, slacks, dress brogues etc. )
oxford and tie
bracelets
Well-made bag that
Oxfords
socks
Polos
Ties & Bowties
Sweaters (Pullover
Briefcase
or Cardigan)
works as a briefcase
Pants ( Dress slacks
Tights & panty-hose
as well as khakis )
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Dark colored dress
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Service
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1. Congratulations you have secured an internship!
2. Ask a faculty member in your major to oversee
your internship. Meet with them to discuss the
assignments you will be doing and other logistics.
3. Complete the Learning Agreement form. You will
need signatures from your site supervisor, faculty
sponsor, department chair and Internship Coordinator
Matthew Pouss. The Learning Agreement form can be
accessed here http://msmary.edu/student-life/careercenter/students/internships/internship_credit.html
4. Submit the Learning Agreement, with all the
necessary signatures to the Career Center prior to
the deadline. The Career Center is located in upper
McGowan.
5. If you need any help or have questions or
concerns, contact Internship Coordinator Matthew
Pouss via email ([email protected])
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