Welcome
The Internship Center is a comprehensive interactive internship resource. You can learn about internship opportunities that other KU students have had through the Jayhawk Internship Experience section; access internship listings through the Find an Internship resource; communicate with other KU students and the University Career Center's internship coordinator through the Internship Group where you can read blogs, post questions and receive answers on the white board, and receive weekly email updates with the latest University of Kansas internship information; and find out how to receive academic credit for an internship.
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Internship NewsInterested in an International Internship? Join AIESEC
AIESEC Kansas is looking for new members! AIESEC is the world's largest student-run organization present in 111 countries and territories with over 50,000 members worldwide. Click the link for more information. 2010 Internsip & Summer Camp Fair Announcement
Are you interested in an internship for the fall, spring, or summer of this school year? If so, attend the 2010 Internship & Summer Camp Fair on Wednesday, September 22nd, in the Kansas Union 4th floor lobby. Click here for more information, including a list of attending organizations, which is updated as new organizations register. |
Benefits of Internships
Internships offer numerous benefits to students. They help you make career decisions by allowing you to evaluate what you do or don't want in a career by giving you the opportunity to try out different careers and industries. You also apply classroom knowledge and gain valuable experience, in which you develop transferable skills to add to your overall marketability in your job search, specifically helping you develop your resume and interviewing skills. Internships help students develop their own personal network as well, which is very important in today's job search.
Things to Consider before Searching for an Internship
Before you begin your internship search you need to decide the industry (non-profit, government, corporate, etc.) in which you would like to intern and the type of position you are seeking (public relations, research, design, etc.). It is also important to decide the semester in which you would like to do your internship, as well as the geographic location that you would prefer. Think about whether or not you need a paid experience, or can you accept an unpaid internship, as many unpaid internships can provide very valuable experiences. And finally consider if you need or want to receive academic credit for your internship. More information regarding credit options can be found in the column on the right. For more information on unpaid internships from the U.S. Department of Labor, click here.
For further internship assistance or to make an internship search appointment, contact Erin Wolfram, the University Career Center's internship coordinator, at ewolfram@ku.edu or 785-864-7676!