Why should I consider an internship?
An internship provides an opportunity to explore career choices and gain work experience in your current field of interest. You have the opportunity to apply your classroom learning to real work situations and challenges. This work experience will make you a more marketable candidate when you enter the world of work on a full time permanent basis. Students who intern develop valuable job search abilities and excellent transferable skills, such as communication, problem-solving, organizing, prioritizing, etc. Working also develops and enhances your self-esteem. Additionally,you will build valuable contacts who will be able to help you with future employment. In fact, internship opportunities often lead to full time permanent employment.When is the best time to start an internship experience?
Once you've completed one year or approximately 15 credit hours at RVCC and know [or think you know] what career you will be pursuing, you should consider an internship. It may take some time to match your schedule and other requirements to a company's needs, so the earlier you register, the greater the chance for finding a good match.
What are the college requirements for an internship placement?
- Minimum of 15 academic college credits successfully completed
- Currently matriculated and registered student in *good academic standing [*GPA requirement varies by academic department]
- Must be registered for minimum of 6 academic credits during semester in which student is interning
- Able to handle working independently, with limited supervision
- Able to take direction
- Able to learn new skills easily and well
- Solid work ethic [attendance, professional dress and demeanor, confidentiality issues, etc.]
- Additional criteria varies by department - see Linda Levitt, Internship Coordinator for department requisites
- You must start your internship search process at least 4 months prior to graduation or transfer**
**Each academic department has a separate set of requirements and protocols governing internships. See Linda Levitt, Internship Coordinator, or your academic department's Faculty Internship Program Liaison to discuss what policies you need to follow.
What Are the Steps to Take to Complete an Internship Through Career Services?
- Register for the internship program through the Lion Job Board
- Pick up AND READ the Internship Action Packet prior to attending the workshop. You can obtain the Packet through Career Services, your Faculty Internship Liaison or through the WebCT course [if you choose to take the workshop on-line]
- Complete a resume on MS Word and have it approved by your Faculty Internship Liaison
- Register for and attend an Internship Search and Success Workshop. This workshop can be completed face-to-face or you may take the course online. If you pursue the on-line option, please email Linda Levitt, providing your name, RVCC email address, day time telephone number, academic major and your G#. She will get back to you within a matter of days with your access ID, password and login information
- After attending one of the workshops, students will be able to sign up for individual sessions with the Internship Coordinator to discuss internship leads [assuming the student meets the criteria for obtaining an Internship through RVCC's Career Services]. Prior to the meeting, students should submit their approved resume to Linda electronically as a Word attachment [send to llevitt@raritanval.edu ]
Who are the Faculty Internship Program Liaisons?
Accounting and Finance
Bill Black wblack@raritanval.edu
Business and Marketing
Elaine Moore emoore@raritanval.edu
Communications/Event Planning
Bick Treut rtreut@raritanval.edu
Computer Science/Information Technology
Stephen Brower sbrower@raritanval.edu
Criminal Justice and Paralegal
Maria DeFilippis mdefilip@raritanval.edu
Human Services/Social Work/Psychology/Education/Liberal Arts
Karen Gutshall kgutshal@raritanval.edu
Science and Biotechnology
Sarah Imbriglio simbrigl@raritanval.edu
Math
Boualem Bendjilali bbendjil@raritanval.edu
- Students applying for internships at RVCC must be currently registered and in good academic and social standing with the college.
- Students are expected to act with integrity, professionalism and adhere to the codes of conduct listed in the RVCC Student Handbook.
- Have your resume ready before you contact employers for internship or job opportunities. You may request assistance from Linda Levitt for resume writing.
- It is your responsibility to verify any information before acting on it.
Our partnership with College Central Network provides students with an exciting new level of service! The Lion Job Board not only allows you to browse for internships, you can now post your resume as well!
Click on the image below, choose "Students", and register to get started!!
If you've accepted a position, let us know!!
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