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INTERNSHIP PREPARATION

INTERNSHIP PREPARATION. Purpose & Goals Sources Timing Tools Interviews Benefits. PURPOSES & GOALS OF THE INTERNSHIP. To identify & test longevity of a person’s passions & career interests. To test your ability to acclimate to a professional work environment. How do I find an internship?.

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INTERNSHIP PREPARATION

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  1. INTERNSHIP PREPARATION • Purpose & Goals • Sources • Timing • Tools • Interviews • Benefits

  2. PURPOSES & GOALS OF THE INTERNSHIP • To identify & test longevity of a person’s passions & career interests. • To test your ability to acclimate to a professional work environment.

  3. How do I find an internship? • Personal contacts • Local and county agencies (county probation, district attorney, etc.) • State agencies-(Attorney General, etc.) www.cor.state.pa.us, www.pccd.state.pa.us, etc. • Federal agencies-(U.S. Marshal’s Service, FBI [Honors Program] and DEA, ATF, Postal Inspectors, etc.); www.nsa.org, www.fbi.gov and www.doj.gov. • Faculty, Department & EUP Internship Listings • http://departments.edinboro.edu/careerservices/internships.html

  4. Ask to speak to someone who coordinates internships. In the alternative, ask to speak to a supervisor, dept. head, Chief, etc. Explain the concept of an internship. Non-paid Job experience Exposure to department or agency operation & personnel. WHO DO I CONTACT?

  5. CRIMINAL HISTORY • Prior criminal involvement • (E.g. juvenile, summary offense violations, etc.) • Nature of disposition, grading of offense, etc. • If necessary, seek advice from an attorney about the Expungement Process

  6. EMPLOYMENT & PERSONAL HISTORY • References • Employment • Personal • Academic • Financial • Anyone who can attest to your overall development in one or more areas, including character

  7. TIMING • Begin your inquiry or internship search no later than mid-point of the 2nd semester of your third year (60 credit minimum). • Earlier preparation may be necessary based on internship program’s background check requirements.

  8. TOOLS • Resume • Cover letters • Applications • References • Academic Transcripts • Obtain Agency/Recommendation Letters, if necessary . . . . • Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice • 146 Hendricks Hall • Mrs. Susan Wilkosz, Department Secretary • Bring name, address, etc. of person requesting the same, and copy of your transcripts

  9. INTERVIEWS • Dress appropriately • Make eye contact • Be assertive, not aggressive • Be confident, not conceited • Be flexible, proactive and display initiative • Be teachable

  10. Which one would you ask to intern at your agency?

  11. Which one would you ask to intern at your agency?

  12. Which one would you ask to intern at your agency?

  13. BENEFITS On the job training/experience Future contacts/reference sources Prospective employment opportunities

  14. APPLICATION PROCESShttp://www.edinboro.edu/cwis/StudAff/acs/about/internshipmain.html • Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice Acquire Internship Guidelines Form • Application Deadlines • November 1-Spring Internships • April 1-Summer Internships • June 1-Fall Internships • Submit to academic advisor, Internship Coordinator (Me), and Department Chair (Dr. James Fisher) for signatures. • It will be submitted to the Dean and processed by Scheduling. Check S.C.O.T.S.

  15. Post-Approval Stage • If approved, student will be required to attend an Orientation Session on_________, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m.; HH 201 • 2010 Spring and Summer Interns • Student will be instructed on internship policy manual. • Assignment of Faculty Supervisor (TBD) • One and only One • Course syllabus • Tuition/Financial Aid

  16. Internship Opportunities • Ocean City, MD-Police Department • 110 Seasonal Police officers • 40 Public Safety Aides • $10.98 to $13.32 per hour (rate contingent on graduation from academy) • Testing dates: TBD • Contact-PFC Vance Row, (410) 520-5348, e-mail address: vrow@ococean.com

  17. Internship Opportunities • Sebald & Herman, LLC, Attorneys at Law, 412 High Street, Waterford, PA 16441, (814) 796-1987; e-mail address: JHerman@SebaldHerman.com • Congressional Internship Program • Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper • County of Erie Emergency Management • See information posted outside Professor Murphy’s office.

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