Internship OrientationInternship Orientation

Fall 2008Fall 2008

Internship Program StaffInternship Program Staff

Heather Banks Brian Koeneman

Internship Assistant Internship Director

hbanks@gac.edu koeneman@gac.edu

507-933-7523 507-933-7532

Heather Banks Brian Koeneman

Internship Assistant Internship Director

hbanks@gac.edu koeneman@gac.edu

507-933-7523 507-933-7532

AgendaAgenda

ReflectionProfessionalismAssignments to completeEvaluation criteriaSuccessful internships

ReflectionProfessionalismAssignments to completeEvaluation criteriaSuccessful internships

“You learn nothing from experience alone, you only learn from reflection on your

experiences.”

“You learn nothing from experience alone, you only learn from reflection on your

experiences.”

Before you begin your Internship describe

Before you begin your Internship describe

Your hopes:

Your fears:

Your hopes:

Your fears:

Common Fears:Common Fears:

Adjusting to working in addition to everything else.

I will hate it and will end up being uncertain about future career.

Not knowing what to do. Do not have adequate knowledge or

experience to complete the task. I will not succeed.

Adjusting to working in addition to everything else.

I will hate it and will end up being uncertain about future career.

Not knowing what to do. Do not have adequate knowledge or

experience to complete the task. I will not succeed.

ProfessionalismProfessionalism

Before you arrive at your internship site confirm:Your exact start and end datesYour scheduled work hoursAppropriate work attire

Be sure to thank them again for this opportunity!

Before you arrive at your internship site confirm:Your exact start and end datesYour scheduled work hoursAppropriate work attire

Be sure to thank them again for this opportunity!

Professionalism Professionalism

“Set the tone” for a positive experience

Arrange to meet with your site supervisor during the first few days to review projects, goals and expectations.

Keep personal business to a minimum

Confidentiality/Non-disclosure agreements

“Set the tone” for a positive experience

Arrange to meet with your site supervisor during the first few days to review projects, goals and expectations.

Keep personal business to a minimum

Confidentiality/Non-disclosure agreements

Update your G-Net ProfileUpdate your G-Net Profile

Go to Career Center Home Page, double click on

Username: 234234_gustavus Password:12121988

GNET Profile GNET Profile

Assignments to completeAssignments to completeReflection Questions Emailed out every three weeks. Send response by email to Brian and copy to

your Faculty Sponsor.Two informational interviewsEssay

Other assignments vary so check in with faculty sponsor!Student JournalSummary Paper

Reflection Questions Emailed out every three weeks. Send response by email to Brian and copy to

your Faculty Sponsor.Two informational interviewsEssay

Other assignments vary so check in with faculty sponsor!Student JournalSummary Paper

Informational Interviews (two)Informational Interviews (two) The point of the informational interview is to discover whether or not this type of work is a good fit.

Develop your career network (still the most effective way to find a position).

Think of specific questions related to your career options.

Don’t ask the obvious.

The point of the informational interview is to discover whether or not this type of work is a good fit.

Develop your career network (still the most effective way to find a position).

Think of specific questions related to your career options.

Don’t ask the obvious.

Example Questions for an Informational Interview

Example Questions for an Informational Interview

How did you obtain your position?What do you enjoy most about this

position?What is a typical day like?What are the entry-level opportunities in

this field?What are the trends in this field?What qualifications, skills, & personalities

does your organization look for?What advice do you have for me?

How did you obtain your position?What do you enjoy most about this

position?What is a typical day like?What are the entry-level opportunities in

this field?What are the trends in this field?What qualifications, skills, & personalities

does your organization look for?What advice do you have for me?

Site Supervisor Evaluation Site Supervisor Evaluation

Mailed to Site Supervisor early DecemberCriteria: Relations with others Judgment Ability to learn Attitude Dependability Quality of work Attendance Punctuality Overall Rating

Mailed to Site Supervisor early DecemberCriteria: Relations with others Judgment Ability to learn Attitude Dependability Quality of work Attendance Punctuality Overall Rating

Positive Evaluation examplesPositive Evaluation examples

Wonderful personality & gets along great with everyone.

Has set the bar high for future interns. Great initiative, seeks out tasks without

having to be told. Often going above and beyond to find the

answer to questions.

Wonderful personality & gets along great with everyone.

Has set the bar high for future interns. Great initiative, seeks out tasks without

having to be told. Often going above and beyond to find the

answer to questions.

Not so positive commentsNot so positive comments

Gets along satisfactorily with others. Average in diligence and interest. Usually dependable. Average quality of work. Professional skills need improvement. Needs to take more initiative.

Gets along satisfactorily with others. Average in diligence and interest. Usually dependable. Average quality of work. Professional skills need improvement. Needs to take more initiative.

G-Net Student SurveyG-Net Student Survey1) In general terms, how do you rate your overall internship?Average: 2 Good: 8 Excellent: 14 2) How involved has your faculty sponsor been in your

internship?Very involved: 1 Not at all involved: 2Involved much of the time: 6 Somewhat involved: 15

3) How involved has your site supervisor been in your internship?Somewhat involved: 1 Involved much of the time: 7 Very

involved: 16

1) In general terms, how do you rate your overall internship?Average: 2 Good: 8 Excellent: 14 2) How involved has your faculty sponsor been in your

internship?Very involved: 1 Not at all involved: 2Involved much of the time: 6 Somewhat involved: 15

3) How involved has your site supervisor been in your internship?Somewhat involved: 1 Involved much of the time: 7 Very

involved: 16

Student Survey continuedStudent Survey continued

4) How much of an influence has your internship had on your future career?

Minimal influence: 2 Some influence: 11Strong influence: 11

5) To what level did your internship meet your expectations?

Exceeded my expectations: 6Met my expectations: 18

6) Would you recommend this internship site to future interns? Why or why not?

4) How much of an influence has your internship had on your future career?

Minimal influence: 2 Some influence: 11Strong influence: 11

5) To what level did your internship meet your expectations?

Exceeded my expectations: 6Met my expectations: 18

6) Would you recommend this internship site to future interns? Why or why not?

Making it WorkMaking it Work

What if you have nothing to do?…How will you deal with this?

The internship is NOT what you expected… now what?

What if you have nothing to do?…How will you deal with this?

The internship is NOT what you expected… now what?

Support from us!!!Support from us!!!

*Site Visits (Faculty Sponsor &/or Career Center)*Email or phone call

Heather Banks Brian KoenemanInternship Assistant Internship Directorhbanks@gac.edu koeneman@gac.edu507-933-7523 507-933-7532

*Site Visits (Faculty Sponsor &/or Career Center)*Email or phone call

Heather Banks Brian KoenemanInternship Assistant Internship Directorhbanks@gac.edu koeneman@gac.edu507-933-7523 507-933-7532

Keys to Internship SuccessKeys to Internship Success

Initiative & Communication

Ask Questions every day

Ask for feedback on your performance

Reflection

Networking & Job offers

Professional References

Initiative & Communication

Ask Questions every day

Ask for feedback on your performance

Reflection

Networking & Job offers

Professional References