Internship Programs

1.  Browse Winter Term Student Reports from 2009 and 2008

•Advantages
-You get another Midd Kid’s perspective on the internship!
-You know someone else already was approved to receive credit for the internship!
-You know the employer is already familiar with great MiddKids!
•How to find it:
-Go to the CSO Web site and click on “Students,” then “Internships”
-Click “How to Find an Internship”
-From there you can browse by location, industry, or employer

2.  Browse Summer 2009 Intern Survey

•Advantages
-You can see what internships Midd Kids have already done!
-You can search through them by location or by employer name!
•How to find it:
-Go to the CSO Web site and click on “Students,” then click “Internships”
-Click “How to Find an Internship”

3.  Midd-Friendly Internships (on MOJO)

•Advantages
-They’re open primarily to Middlebury students so there are far fewer applicants!
•How to find it:
-Log into MOJO
-Click on “Jobs/Internships” at the top of the page and then select “Midd-Friendly Jobs/Internships”

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A: There are several ways in which a student may be eligible to receive academic credit linked to an internship experience. Some sponsoring organizations will require interns to receive credit from their home institution. If this is the case with your proposed internship and your internship does not fit into the categories listed immediately below, you may want to request a transcript notation .

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A: Although it may seem like the obvious question, finding the right internship involves several steps: self evaluation, preparing an effective resume and corresponding with organizations that interest you, taking action and follow up.

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The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), the world’s largest archive of digital social science data, is now accepting applications for its annual summer internship program. ICPSR is a unit within the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. ICPSR’s data are the foundation for thousands of research articles, reports, and books. Findings from these data are put to use by scholars, policy analysts, policy makers, the media, and the public.

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Special housing rates for Middlebury students with internships in New York City!

In order to get the special rate, they can make reservations either by telephone (to the main desk) or email directly to Janet or Enrique at Vanderbilt, or Fran at Westside (see below).  They can’t make these reservations online because there is a special discount code.  The code they need to reference when contacting Vanderbilt or Westside is: “CG”. The rates are $65 for a single and $75 for a double.  Here is the contact information for their use and I have attached a one-page summary of the Y that they may find of interest as well.

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A: It’s never too early to begin looking! Here are a few suggestions:

1)  Network, network, network.  Start with people you know, like parents, parents’ friends, aunts, uncles etc. who can provide advice and recommendations on leads of people and places to approach.  Who knows, they could even introduce you to something out of town to explore.

2)  Expect not to get paid.  Think about what you want out of the summer.  Do you need money for school but also want some career experience?  One approach is to try out the next tip.

3)  Think part-time. Intern for 2 days a week or even 2 weeks total instead of all-summer long.  This way you could have a paying job most of the time, but also learn something new.

4)   Start your search close to home.  Your chances of landing a gig near your hometown are better than if you go to a completely new place. Use your familiarity with the area to your advantage by going to organizations and companies you know first, then branching out.

5)  Be active not passive.  Expand your search beyond the places with ‘help wanted’ postings.  Research organizations that interest you.  Rather than contacting them and saying “do you have any internship openings?”, say something like “I have x, y, z skills and can help you by ______.  Can I talk with you about internship possibilities?”

6)  Stay organized and be persistent.  Keep track of what places you apply to and which people you talk with by using a log or journal.  Follow up is important; don’t be annoying, but stay on top of the process.

7)  It will be hard work.  Not to burst your bubble, but being completely realistic, you need to be flexible and adaptable and put a lot of hard work into landing and getting the right opportunity.

CSO is here to help.  Stop by anytime during Drop-Ins and we’ll get you started.  Good luck.

Analyst Internship Program

Deutsche Bank offers unique student summer internships in banking and finance. Application deadlines are rolling, but fill-up on a “first- come, first- serve” basis. Applications will be reviewed until January 1st.

For application information visit the Deutsche Bank internship opportunities page.

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Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is pleased to announce its paid Internship Program. Interns gain practical work experience and support the work of our Communications, Development, Program, Human Resources (both for the field and the office), and Executive departments. Interns also gain a basic introduction to the field of international medical humanitarian aid and advocacy. All internships will take place in our New York office and will be paid at the rate of $10.00 per hour.

For application and deadline information visit the Doctors Without Borders web page.

Looking for an internship in Vermont?

The State of Vermont Internship Program is proud to announce the launch of www.internships.vt.gov.  Visit the site to explore available internship opportunities, learn more about the program, and access the application.

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The idea of a summer internship in Washington, D.C. appeals to many young professionals and undergraduates.  The city sizzles in the summertime heat and is certainly a hotbed of activity and ideas.  Our nation’s capitol houses not only over 150 government agencies and scores of non-profits, it also hosts some of America’s most prestigious intern programs for students.  With all of the opportunities, it can be overwhelming to determine where one might find success or even where to begin the search for a summer internship. Allow me to help you out.

A summer in D.C. is not just for those who have a pension for politics or an itch for international relations.  Each federal agency has numerous offices that are looking for interns.  One could work for a legal team or a policy and planning office; internships in communications or editing are available, too.  Data manipulation and statistical analysis are a part of most every agency as well.  Many federal departments have employees who are looking for help with grant writing and proposals as well as research projects.  Some agencies are especially interested in foreign affairs and relations and are looking for interns interested in languages and different cultures.

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