So you need an awesome internship?
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Meet with your Academic Advisor and discuss the best semester and approach for pursuing an internship. Make sure you will meet all the pre-reqs.
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Attend an internship workshop the semester before your begin applying for internships.
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Research companies where you are interested in interning. Check out hundreds of opportunities posted on the Career Center ’s Handshake database and attend campus career fairs.
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Meet with the Career Center ’s liaison to the Herbert School to review your resume, cover letter, and portfolio. Go through a mock interview.
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Contact companies where you would like to intern. Make sure they apply to the major. Reach out to contacts or apply online.
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Download the internship forms from the RTVF Internship website and prepare your materials.
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Download the internship forms from the RTVF Internship website and prepare your materials.
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Connect with your assigned faculty sponsor and make sure to understand your internship coursework.
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When your materials are prepared, make an appointment with the Herbert School Inernship Coordinateor to discuss the program and get registered for the course.
Make the most of your opportunity!
To learn more, visit the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication Internship Website
bit.ly/lhscintern “ My internship at MetroFocus/WNET13 has solidified my career choice and has given me a solid foundation to enter into the television news industry. ” Braidan Halbleib – Class of 2016
”Working at Saturday Night Live has been one of the most fun, educational, and rewarding experiences of my life. I couldn’t have ever grown as much as a professional and made such great contacts and friends if I had never been given such a once in a lifetime opportunity. It is something I will never forget. ” Leah Aucoin – Class of 2016
“ My internship has given me invaluable experience of what it means to work in a professional environment. It has made me realize I love what I study and I will keep working hard towards a job in the PR field. ” Eden Strassburg – Class of 2017
” No classroom can teach you how to interact with a company during the stress of putting a show together that evening; through Last Week Tonight I have learned what it takes to do that. ” Kenton Scott – Class of 2017
“ Interning with The Late Show has offered me a ton of amazing opportunities. I've met so many incredible people, learned so many new things, and, most importantly, had a blast doing it all. ” Mark Thompson – Class of 2017
” Working as a Production and Development Over Intern at VH1 allowed me the incredible hands-on experience and industry insight I wanted during my internship. Viacom’s employees are all extremely helpful, friendly, and professional. ”
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Ariana Ringstrom – Class of 2017