Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other questions, please refer to the Parent FAQ.
Internships, externships, or job, all these words mean that you can put EXPERIENCE on your résumé. To learn more about the steps to securing that internship or job, select from the menu below:
- How can Career Development help me find a job or an internship?
- What is an internship and how do I get one?
- What are the steps I should take to find a job?
- How do I write the best résumé?
- How do I write the best cover letter?
- Can you give me some interviewing tips?
How can Career Development help me find a job or an internship?
Our goal is to help you find the job or internship that is right for you. We suggest you make an appointment to begin your approach.
We help you with hands-on skills to conduct your job search most effectively:
- Assessment - Discover what you want in a career.
- Benchmark - Explore what opportunities are available to you in the locations you want to work
- Connect - Use your networking skills to make that connection with the employer who wants to hire you!
To get on track with your career, e-mail us by clicking here.
What is an internship and how do I get one?
An internship is short-term or temporary work experience in your desired career field. Some internships are for academic credit, others are not. Some internships even offer monetary compensation in the form of an hourly salary or a stipend. Other internships do not. Internships that are for credit require you to have a faculty advisor supervising the experience. Whether your internship is for credit or not, Career Development is ready to assist you in locating that experience to put on your résumé.
Take that first step by setting an appointment with our office.
Considering an internship for credit? Listed below are the faculty advisors students should contact to explore a for-credit internship.
| If you want credit through this department.... | Contact... |
| Accounting | Dr. Jerry Fox |
| Biology or Chemistry | Dr. Dale Bales |
| Business | Dr. Jerry Fox |
| Christian Ministries | Dr. Fred Shively |
| Church Music | Dr. Jeffrey Wright |
| Criminal Justice | Dr. Bruce MacMurray |
| Family Science | Dr. Michael Mbito |
| Finance | Dr. Jerry Fox |
| Mass Communications - Broadcast | Dr. Donald Boggs |
| Mass Communications - Journalism | Dr. David Baird |
| Music Business | Dr. Becky Chappel |
| Political Science | Dr. Doug Nelson |
| Social Work | Prof. Sharon Collins |
| Sociology | Dr. Nancy Fischer |
| Athletic Training | Dr. Jen Popp |
| Writing (not journalism) | Dr. Kevin Radaker |
| Psychology | Dr. Lee Griffith |
What are the steps I should take to find a job?
Follow these steps to get the job you want:
- Decide [PDF] what industry or fields interest you.
- Put together a professional résumé [PDF].
- Learn [PDF] what employers are looking for in candidates like you.
- Research companies [PDF] where you'd like to work.
- Interview [PDF] and follow-up professionally.
- Negotiate the job.
You can also e-mail us in Career Development to learn how we can help you.
How do I write the best résumé?
You've heard the saying, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." This expression is very true when it comes to writing a professional résumé. Check out the résumé handout [PDF].
Once you've designed your résumé, you can set an appointment to have a résumé critique in our office. A résumé critique lasts at least 1 hour and is designed to help you market yourself professionally to that employer.
Want to know more? Our office has many books and reference materials on customizing résumés to your field of study. Résumé Workshops are also offered each semester providing a hands-on approach. With both group and individual instruction in the computer lab, students will leave with a completed or nearly completed résumé on disk. Check with Career Development for current dates and times available.
How do I write the best cover letter?
If you are considering sending your résumé via the mail, be sure your cover letter promotes you well. Check out the a cover letter handout [PDF].
In addition, you can set an appointment to have us look over your cover letter. We set 1-hour appointments to help you market yourself professionally to that employer.
Want to know more? Visit our office. We have up-to-date materials in our Career Resource Library on writing cover letters that have impact
Can you give me some interviewing tips?
A tourist stopped a New York Taxi Driver to ask for directions. "How do I get to Carnegie Hall?" he asked. "Practice." Was the response.
There is no substitute for preparation and practice when you want to present yourself in the best light. The best way to be prepared is to read our interviewing handout [PDF].
Once you've read this handout and prepared your answers, set an appointment with our office for a video-taped mock interview. Mock interviews are generally 1 1/2 hours each. You are videotaped while being asked typical interview questions. Once the interview is complete, you and the Career Counselor view the video together and discuss ways to strengthen your presentation.
Want to know more? Our office contains many books and reference materials on interviewing.
