Careers and Jobhunting: Find an Internship

Information on discovering your field, getting to know your colleagues, professional development, ethical and legal questions, and internship expectations.

Written by leaders in the field to assist students in effectively navigating common ethical issues, promoting strong supervisory relationships, and becoming skilled self-advocates. Applicable to fields beyond psychology such as education, leadership, communication, social work, and sociology.

May be applicable to other practicums in the social sciences and education.

The study looks closely at how 45 colleges develop internships for their students. The report helps readers answer questions such as: In what field are students interning? How many are in government agencies? Non-Profits? Private companies? Which companies have exemplary programs? What percentage of internships are paid? How many hours per week do they typically require?

Helps students understand USAJobs government job listings and federal resume writing, so they can emphasize the qualifications, skills, and competencies for positions in public service.