I'm a freshman at College. What is the requirement for applying internship?

Hello,

As an internship coordinator for a major state institution, I would tell you to wait until AFTER your freshman year to secure that internship. Start doing some exploring your freshman year to identify employers that regularly visit your campus or that partner with your major's department. Most will not hire freshman and some programs will not allow a freshman to take an internship - they want you to focus on your academics that first year.

Also, do not let an "unpaid" internship opportunity slip out of your hands. I know that I could not afford to work for "free" when I was in school. If you find something that is unpaid, start looking around the campus (student government, the career center, your major's department) for funds to pay you for this internship.

Step one would be to go to the career center on your campus and find out if there is an identified resource and/or process for securing an internship, have them help you with your resume and then talk to your major's department to see if they have their own internship coordinator. Be a pest! I always loved the persistent students because I knew they were going to follow through.

Good luck!
Christina

Hi King!

The best way is to find out is to talk to these people in person or at least by phone - do not be dependent on electronic means, it is too impersonal and does not give you the opportunity for very important interpersonal dialogue.
You should also inquire about coop and shadowing and volunteer programs which also give you career exposure.
your academic adviser
your favorite professor
your department head
your residence adviser
your career services department
the head of alumni relations at your school - graduates of your school are excellent sources of all kinds of assistance
the reference librarian at your library who could put you in contact professional organizations in your field of interest as they may also know

Here is a good site, but do not become dependent on this. Seek out opportunities from the other sources first.
http://www.fastweb.com/

Best of luck! Let me know if and how this is of help.