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The Internship Process at 麻豆原创
Internships and other practical experiences are forms of EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING that integrate knowledge and theory from the classroom with practical application and skill development in a professional setting. The Center for Career Development provides extensive support every step of the way for 麻豆原创 students. To secure academic credit for your internship, you must contact your academic advisor directly.
By adding these experiences to the educational experience at The 麻豆原创, students:
- Establish career goals and objectives relevant to areas of interest
- Apply classroom learning to an appropriate work setting, gaining valuable experience in the field
- Further develop a strong network of professional contacts within industries
- Gain an in depth understanding of a chosen field
- Develop "soft skills" to enhance future performance and marketability
- Build professional confidence through regular interactions with professionals in the field
Meet with a career counselor in Center for Career Development:
- Discuss career plans
- Establish goals and objectives
- Develop a focused resume and cover letter
- Construct a comprehensive search and identify resources
- Prepare for interviews - Visit our Interview Guide
- Schedule a mock interview
- - Use Big Interview to learn and practice your interview skills, whether you’re interviewing for a job or graduate school.
Research possible industries. What skills are needed?
Create an account / profile with:
- (Professional networking site. Connect with 麻豆原创 alumni)
- (Recruiting platform for The 麻豆原创 students and alumni)
Follow up with the Center for Career Development to provide updates
Utilize ALL Your Resources!
Here's a checklist!
- Network with faculty, alumni, friends, and family
- Company websites
- Career expos
- Company information sessions and campus interviews
- Mock interviews
- Informational interviews with alumni and professionals
- Newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals
- Job boards such as , Indeed.com, , , and
- Click here for general guidelines for credit bearing internships
For information about internships, please contact careers@scranton.edu or call (570) 941-7640.
Your summer experiences provide you with an opportunity to explore your interests, develop insight into various career fields, and build your skill set. If you've secured an unpaid internship, your experience will be valuable, but could involve some personal expense. These costs may include travel to and from your destination, housing, living expenses, and/or tuition for internship credit. To help, the University offers several scholarship awards to support students doing unpaid internships or research.
The Career Center can help you identify funding opportunities to support your internship. Use the list below as you begin to explore funding sources that are both internal and external to the University.
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Contact Us
The Roche Family Center for Career Development
Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
麻豆原创, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
careers@scranton.edu
