Best Practices and Resources
The Gordon Career Center has useful information about preparing for an internship, updating your resume, and interview preparation. Below are helpful points to keep in mind:
Finding an International Internship
- Visit Post Graduate Opportunities on the CGS website!
- Search in Handshake for international internships
- Connect with friends and alumni who work, intern and study internationally through email or LinkedIn and WesConnect.
- Idealist is a nonprofit organization that connects people, organizations and resources internationally including jobs, internships and volunteer oppotunities
- Need some more ideas? Refer to these FAQs to help you search for an international internship.
Internship Expectations
- You must comply with any confidentiality rules in force at the internship site.
- You are expected to observe all policies and procedures stipulated by the employer.
- Regular attendance and compliance with all job requirements are essential.
- You must confer at least weekly with your supervisor to receive guidance on your assignments, feedback on your performance, and explanations of the organization’s mission, objectives, methods, and operations.
Resources avialable through the Gordon Career Center
- Info on jobs and internships
- Getting Started
- Preparing your resume and cover letter
- Schedule an appointment for a mock interview
- Be sure to utilize Handshake for events, programs and to search internship listings