By the Career Center
Are you one of the many Pepperdine students interning this semester?
If not you may want to consider applying for an internship this summer. Typically, students begin the internship search process one semester in advance. Many competitive programs have early deadlines.
Where can you intern this summer? If you are staying in the Pepperdine area, there are literally thousands of opportunities. Pepperdine’s location and reputation affords student opportunities in a broad variety of fields. You may even consider International Programs internships in Buenos Aires and London.
If you are going home this summer, how do you find internship opportunities there?
One suggestion you may consider is contacting your local Chamber of Commerce. Many company and organization contacts are available this way. You can then check the company Web site for further information. If you are going home for Spring Break, consider setting up interviews.
For more search strategies and some other internship planning tips, come to an Internship Workshop. Attend any day of the week, Monday through Friday, from noon to 1 p.m. Check in with the Career Center or come to TCC 220. Resume assistance and interview preparation are also available at the workshops.
Many students ask why they should intern. An internship is the best way to gain practical experience in a field related to your major. Some students also want to intern to see if they really want to pursue a particular profession. Internships also build your résumé. And some majors require an internship.
But whether the internship experience is to test your chosen career’s waters, fulfill a major requirement or spice up an already excellent résumé, any junior or senior can do an internship for credit. This summer you may register for GSGS595 in Summer Block III. You can intern anywhere in the country this summer and meet the class weekly online. If you have questions, please contact the Internship Office at ext. 4184.
Last semester, senior Sophie Soong interned in the Entertainment Department of KTLA’s Morning News. Soong described her experience as a treasure chest, completing many valuable assignments that will benefit her future career, from interviewing rock stars to creating her own media packages.
“Every day was an adventure,” she said. “And perhaps the most valuable lesson I learned was that with the right attitude, much could be achieved.”
— Need help making post-college plans? E-mail SeaverCareerCenter@pepperdine.edu.
January 30, 2003