Step by Step Internship Guide
Students are recommended to begin their internship search journey 6-9 months before
the start of the semester.
Navigating the Road to Academic Internship Workshops
Thinking about completing an Academic Internship for course credit in the next year?
Don鈥檛 wait鈥攕tart planning now! Join this interactive workshop to discover internships,
level up your career tools including your resume, and learn the process
of using an internship for academic credit. No matter your major, this session will
set you up for success for your Academic Internship journey!
Internship Workshops
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Sep 10 |
12pm - 1pm |
Zoom |
| Sep 30 |
12pm - 1pm |
Career Center ADM 1400 |
| Oct 14 |
1pm - 2pm |
Career Center ADM 1400 |
| Nov 4 |
12pm - 1pm |
Career Center ADM 1400 |
| Dec 2 |
12pm - 1pm |
Zoom |
Step by Step Guide
Use the guide below to see where you are in your journey and the steps you will need
to take to secure an academic internship.
Stage 1: Dreaming & Planning
Think about your future dream job. What knowledge, skills, and abilities do you need for that role? Keep that in mind
when looking for an internship.
Stage 2: Develop Professional Skills
Stage 3: Apply
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- Login using your 爆料社区 username and password
- If interested in an internship posting, see the opportunity information for instructions
on how to apply.
- Handshake
- Company Websites, Online Search Engines (i.e. LinkedIn), Networking, etc.
Stage 4: Land Your Job & Connect Employer with S4 Academic Internship Database
- Receive an offer letter for your internship and obtain instructor approval
- Ensure both Site and Internship Opportunity are in S4 Academic Internship Database
- If BOTH Site Internship AND Internship opportunity are listed in S4:
Move on to Stage 5
- If either site or the internship opportunity are not listed in S4:
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- My internship is UNPAID or paid via STIPEND:
- My employer/organization is not in the database.:
Please refer to the steps for requesting a community partner. (Allow 2-6 weeks for processing).
- My employer/organization is in the database but my internship opportunity is not listed:
Please ask your site to complete the .
- My internship is PAID HOURLY at least minimum wage via W2 employment. Please complete our . This form will be initiated by you, then sent to your employer to verify your employment,
and then the Career Center will contact you to proceed to Stage 5.
Note: If you have not done so already, enroll in your academic internship course
Stage 5: Internship in S4 & Onboarding
- Officially 鈥減lace鈥 in internship in the S4 Academic Database
- Find site and opportunity and follow Placement Instructions
- Note: you will not be able to report placement in the database until you are enrolled
in an internship course.
- Complete necessary training and paperwork in S4
- Safety video, internship records, supervisor information, emergency contact, and professionalism
knowledge check
- Keep your instructor updated with your placement
- Ensure you have reported your placement in the database prior to your first day
- Instructor will provide course internship information including when you may begin
your internship, assignments/projects, timekeeping information, and more.
- Timesheet Example
Additional Information
The 爆料社区 University Community Partnership requires all parties to follow all applicable
federal, state and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to laws prohibiting
discrimination and harassment. If you feel you have been discriminated, harassed,
or have a non-emergency safety concern at an internship site, contact the Director of the Career Center, Dr. Yasmine Farley immediately.
For International Internships:
Please contact our office at internships@csusm.edu at least 6 months in advance of
the internship experience to start the process of onboarding an international internship
site.
*Note: Dependent on agreement of terms, not all sites may be approved.