Internships & Co-ops
The benefits of internships and co-ops are endless, and there are
many ways to identify the opportunities. Please see the information
below,
and if you have any questions, please make an appointment with an
advisor, attend a drop-in appointment in Career Services, or contact
Career Services at 737-4085.
Resources
Beaver Recruiting
Recruiters coming on campus to talk with OSU students about
internships can be found through Beaver Recruiting. To browse the
Beaver Recruiting system, log in with the username "benny" and the
password "beaver", or read the Beaver
Recruiting page for registration.
The Office of Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and
Creativity
Will offer 15-20 awards of $500 - $1000 to OSU students
pursuing research activities in laboratories and
field stations, and in other areas such as libraries, art studios,
and music practice rooms. For more detail and application information: http://oregonstate.edu/research/URISC/URISC.html.
Career Fair
Held in October, February and April, this is an opportunity to talk with
up to 180 employers about their internship opportunities. Visit
the Career Fair page
for more information.
Books that are available at career services that can help you find,
prepare, and land internships
Links
Direct links that take you to internship information provided by your
college.
Internship links
Links to a variety of internship sites:
General Internship Search
Engines
Oregon Specific Internship
Links
National Internship Links
International Internship
Links
This includes contact information and descriptions of previous internship
listings that have been posted through our office.
See the Job
Search Tools page for more links.
Search tips
Identify your internship goals -- Assess your
strengths (what you have to offer an employer) and evaluate the
skills you hope to develop in an internship.
Research current opportunities -- Visit Career
Services, talk to your advisor, search the Web, and read journals,
books, and magazines.
Use your contacts -- Make a list of family,
professors, advisors and friends to talk to. Networking is a
powerful strategy!
Do your homework -- Once you have some leads, learn
more about the company, the industry, and the career. Career
Services has many resources that will help you!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Internship/Co-op?
What are the benefits of an Internship?
When is a good time to start looking for an Internship?
Can I get paid or get academic credit for my Internship?
What is an Internship/Co-op?
An internship/co-op is an on-site work experience that is related to
your major or possible career interest. During the academic year,
internships are typically part-time and you take regular OSU Courses
while working. Co-ops are full-time opportunities lasting 6-12 months.
Typically, you do not take courses while participating in a co-op.
Internships & Co-ops:
Are pre-planned academically related work experiences.
Contribute to career clarification.
May be a source of financial support.
Provide for integration of classroom instruction and on-site
work experience.
Involve on-site supervision by qualified employers and site
sponsors.
May include evaluations by students, site supervisors, and
faculty members.
What are the benefits of an Internship?
Allow exploration of career options.
Serve as a testing ground for classroom theory.
Provide job experience in the student's occupational field
without a long-term commitment.
Develop an understanding of professional demands and
requirements within a particular field.
Improve basic work skills and increases professional
competence.
Expose students to facilities, equipment and situations not
available in the classroom.
Often provide financial assistance to help defray educational
costs.
Develop potential contacts for employment after
graduation.
Provide the opportunity for higher starting salaries and more
job offers than less experienced graduates receive.
Ease the transition from the university.
When is a good time to start looking for an Internship?
If you mean during which year of academic study, your sophomore year
is not too soon. Allow yourself at least one year of academic study to
adjust to life at OSU. Then, depending on your major, GPA, and
courseload requirements, you may be ready to intern. Remember that
your academic work is always your first priority.
If you mean at which point during the year, Career Services receives
internship listings continually. It's probably best to begin your
internship search the semester prior to your desired placement. That
way, you'll have time to respond to listed positions and initiate
contacts on your own as well. Lead time can give you a competitive
edge when it comes to composing an effective cover letter or tailoring
your resume to a desired internship.
Can I get paid or get academic credit for my Internship?
Internships for pay
Programs and organizational policies vary, but most students receive
pay for their services in the form of salary, stipends, or
scholarships. In some situations, a student chooses to take advantage
of a non-paid opportunity with an organization that cannot afford to
pay. In these cases, it is felt the value of the experience gained
outweighs the lack of monetary compensation.
Internships for credit
While credit is not available in all programs, students often may
receive credit for their work experience. In other cases, Co-op/
Internships meet program requirements. Co-op/ Internships generally use
410 numbers for undergraduate programs and 510 for graduate-level
experiences. Students must check with their academic department
advisors in order to take advantage of these options.
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