Internships
Internships are a great way to gain working experience in your field of choice while you are still in school. Many students participate in an internship to get experience and earn a little extra money. Below are some general tips to help you get started:
- Be Proactive. Start your search at least a semester in advance
- Visit our office to view the internships that we have listed
- Meet with a Career Coach to discuss your needs and brainstorm leads on possible internships
- Visit Career Connect to begin your search!
Feel free to browse and give us a call at 757-594-8887 or email for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can get an internship?
- What do I get out of being an intern?
- Do I have to have experience?
- Are internships paid or unpaid?
- Are internships full-time or part-time?
- Can I get academic credit for internships?
- When are internships offered?
- When should I start looking for an internship?
- Where can I find a listing of available internships at CNU?
- How do I apply for an internship?
- Where can I go for more information?
- Anyone at CNU! Some employers may have restrictions based on your class, but we encourage all students to get an internship!
Back to top - One of the most important things that employers want to see when considering a graduate is experience in the field. An internship gives you the opportunity to gain some skills, exposure and maturity while in the field. It can also help you decide if that field is right for you. For example, being a doctor sounds great but you might find you are extremely squeamish around blood.
Back to top - No. Internships are the place where you gain experience, so it is normally easier to land an internship with no experience.
Back to top - It depends. Some companies will pay their interns and others will not—it depends on the needs resources of the company. If you are not getting paid for your internship, you should expect to be able to work out a compromise to get school credit for your time.
Back to top - Internships can be either full or part-time. If you are interning during the school year, you can expect an internship that is part-time. Many summer internships can be full-time opportunities which give you the experience of being in a full-time job with that organization.
Back to top - Yes, but you need to speak with your academic department before beginning your internship to work out the requirements.
Back to top - Internships are offered throughout the year. Many students participate in summer internships, but there are also internships that happen during the fall and spring semesters.
Back to top - For the summer, start in the fall and keep looking through the spring. A good rule of thumb is to start looking at least 1 semester in advance. Make sure that you use your personal network, especially during breaks!
Back to top - The majority of our internships are logged into Career Connect. We also have some internships that are posted in our office—be sure to come by and have a look!
Back to top - This varies by employer, but there are a few things that are usually consistent:
- Your resume
- A cover letter
- An application
Back to top - Schedule an appointment and come in to see us! You can do this by calling the office at 757-594-8887. You also may:
- Explore company websites to see what internships they are offering. These are usually listed under headings like “recruitment” or “employment".
- Talk to people you know that work in your desired field. Sometimes their places of business offer internships and an internal referral is very strong
- Talk to your professors. Often, they have extensive professional networks that can yield results.
Landed the internship?
Congratulations! Whether you got your internship through our office, one of your professors, or your own network, we want to hear about it!
Please email us at ccp@cnu.edu with the following information
- Student Name
- Major
- Year
- Internship provider
- Location
- Duration
