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Internships 101 At
Normandale Community College
Internships Available in the
Following Subjects:
Find us at:
Normandale.edu/cee
Facebook.com/cee.internships
Accounting
Biology
Business/Marketing (AAS)**
Communication
Community Health Worker**
Computer Science (AAS)**
Education
Engineering
Geography
Geology
Healthcare Systems Technology**
Hospitality Management**
Sociology and Criminal Justice
Vacuum Technology
** Requires Internship(s)
*If you do not see your course interest listed, please ask if it’s
available!!*
Other Helpful Items You will
Find in this Brochure:
Resume Tips and Sample Resume pg.6-7
Cover Letter Guide pg. 8-9
Interviewing Tips pg. 10
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Top 5: What is an Internship and How Does it Help Me?
1. Internships give you understanding in the field you are going to school
for and help you decide on your post college plans.
2. Experience in your field of study. Actually working within a company or
business gives you different insight into the job. It exposes you to a new
way of thinking and working.
3. Internships require different skills, a new practice, utilizing what you
learn in the classroom in a new way. This is something that cannot be
taught, but you get from experience.
4. Hands-on knowledge of the industry you are going into is vital. This is
a way to accumulate new skills and make employers notice you.
5. Networking is one of the biggest benefits to participating in an
Internship. New professional relationships and making contacts in your
field give you the opportunity for job contacts and professional
references.
For more information on Internships, check out our website:
Normandale.edu/cee Click on: Internships
AND attend an Information and Registration Session
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Step One: Find an Internship
Strategies for Finding an Internship
Where do I start?
Your professor is the expert in your field
Find job/internship fairs
Attend an Information Session
Participate in the Internship Interview Event held
at Normandale or locate another interview
event
Network at school or other events
Where can I find more information?
Internship Information packet
Check out the websites listed in this packet,
on page 5
Normandale.edu/cee, Click: Internships
Refer to the list of where other students have
completed Internships
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Websites to Check Out
Websites to check out:
Normandale.edu/cee Search: Internships https://www.looksharp.com/
indeed.com/q-Internship-l-Minneapolis,-MN-jobs.html
internships.com
idealist.org
simplyhired.com/k-internships-l-minneapolis-mn-jobs.html
*For IT Students visit: www.mavericksoftware.com
*For IT, Engineering, and Biology visit: www.mhta.org/work/job-postings
http://www.internshipprograms.com
http://www.iseek.org
goabroad.com
experience.com
Internship Resources:
LinkedIn.com InternQube.com
http://www.iseek.org
careershift.com
Check out Normandale.edu/CEE, under internships for links!
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RESUME TIPS
Grammar:
Make sure there are no typos, Don’t rely completely on spell check.
Check your grammar; errors are unacceptable.
Avoid abbreviations, except for states.
Do not use personal pronouns (use third person; take yourself out of the situation — no “I”,
“me”, or “my”).
Content:
Have someone else look over your resume
Have the correct information—double check your facts, position title, locations, and grammar
Personalize your experience and skill set to the position, department, or company to which you
are applying.
Demonstrate an obvious connection between Objective, Skills, and Experience sections so the
résumé reads easily and clearly.
Do not include personal information on the résumé.
Design:
Be consistent with format. List the month, year, organization/company, location, and position
title.
Use bold and italics consistently yet sparingly.
Use the same font throughout the document! Font size should be 10 to 12 pt. Your name can be
larger.
Choose a common font (e.g. Times New Roman or Garamond)
Establish equal margins all the way around the page
Purchase quality résumé paper
General Suggestions:
Have more than one version of your résumé so it can be personalized to an industry or
position.
Keep a file folder of accomplishments, job descriptions, awards, etc. to add to your résumé on
a regular basis
Keep a master résumé
References should go on a separate page
Source: http://www.career.uconn.edu/resume_critiques.html
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SAMPLE RESUME
Source: http://www.career.uconn.edu/resume_critiques.html
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COVER LETTER GUIDE
A good cover letter will describe the reasons why the employer should consider
inviting you for an interview. These reasons might include, but are not limited to,
your educational training, work experience, and personal qualities and
attributes. Since the basics of your educational training and work experience are
already listed on your résumé, it is your responsibility to elaborate on these
experiences and state how they will influence the contribution you would make
to the organization. Be sure to mention something about the company/
organization as it makes the letter more personalized for that organization, and
creates a better first impression.
Follow-up letters are important pieces of the job search. They are meant to keep
you in an employer’s mind after an interview or meeting. These letters allow you
to further indicate interest in a company or a specific position and thank an em-
ployer for taking the time to speak to you individually. This letter affords you the
opportunity to clarify or expand on pertinent points made or questions asked, and
to share additional relevant information about your Qualifications. The follow-up
letter is typically more concise than a cover letter and should range from one to
two paragraphs in length. Make sure that you always use
professional language when communicating with employers. Follow-up letters
can be handwritten (as long as your writing is legible), or composed on a
personal computer, and mailed or e-mailed, depending on what the norm is for
that particular industry. Remember, send your follow-up letters within 48 hours
of meeting with employers!
Source: http://www.career.uconn.edu/resume_critiques.html
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SAMPLE COVER LETTER
Source: http://www.career.uconn.edu/resume_critiques.html
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INTERVIEWING TIPSS
Practice:
Review common interview questions. Practice answering them with someone else or in front
of a mirror. Why have you chosen this particular field? What are your strengths? Or, if you
were hired, what ideas/talents could you contribute to the position or our company? Give an
example of how you solved a problem in the past. Give an example of a time you showed
leadership and initiative.
List Questions to Ask at the Interview:
Pick questions that will demonstrate your interest in the job and the company. This might
include commenting on the news you learned from the company website, and then asking a
question related to it.
Be Prepared:
Remember to bring important items to the interview: Notebook and pens, Extra copies of your
resume and a list of references, Copies of letter (s) of recommendation, licenses, transcripts,
etc. and Portfolio of work samples.
Be Confident:
Display confidence during the interview. Be confident, but let the interviewer start the
dialogue. Send a positive message with your body language. Shake hands firmly, but only if a
hand is offered to you first. Maintain eye contact. Listen carefully. Welcome all questions,
even the difficult ones, with a smile. Give honest, direct answers. Develop answers in your
head before you respond. If you don't understand a question, ask for it to be repeated or
clarified. You don't have to rush, but you don't want to appear indecisive.
End With a Good Impression:
A positive end to the interview is another way to ensure your success. Be courteous and allow
the interview to end on time. Restate any strengths and experiences that you might not have
emphasized earlier. Ask when the employer plans to make a decision. Indicate a time when
you may contact the employer to learn of the decision.
Source: http://www.iseek.org/jobs/interviewtips.html
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Employers Prefer a Candidate to have
Experience in Their Field
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INOTES/IDEAS
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INOTES/IDEAS
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QUESTIONS?
Please contact:
The Center for Experiential Education
Paige Wheeler or Gina Montilino
C 1066 or call 952-358-8119