Internships through Communication ArtsPresented by:Matthew BednarBrandon PowersCatherine ConnerJennifer CarrickCynthia Harley

Agenda•Why do an internship?•Internship for credit•The importance of internships•Advantages of internships

Why do an Internship?•Experience in your field the opportunity

to check out/hook onto a potential employer [2.]

•Networking and establishing connections [2.]

Salisbury University Internship Resource Page•SU students interested in “real world”

experience [1.]

•Over 60% eventually go to work for the employer [1.]

•Coordinate as many campus wide resources as possible for students to work directly with Faculty and Staff. [1.]

http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/facstaff/Internships/default.html

Communication Arts Internship Coordinator•Dr. Jody Morrison, Faculty,

Communication ArtsFulton Hall (FH) 221, 410-543-6382 or ext 36382jdmorrison@salisbury.edu

Internship For Credit•Junior standing / 72 credit hours•Declared CMAT major with declared track

[2.]

•Earned a C or better in CMAT 101 & 102 [2.]

•Earned a C or better in all core classes for selected track. [2.]

•3.0 CMAT GPA and 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher [2.]

Does your internship meet requirements?

•Must apply to earn 4 credits = 180 hours to satisfy CMAT495 as a core requirement. [2.]

•Can apply to earn 1 to 8 credits = 45 to 360 hours for elective credits.

•Complete the application.•Keep deadlines in mind.

Communication Internships in the Past•MTV•Under Armour•Baltimore Orioles•Ryan Seacrest Productions (Los Angeles)•Many more, visit

http://www.salisbury.edu/commarts/internshipinfo.html for full list.

How important are Internships for College Student?

•Make Professional Contacts•Build Industry Knowledge•Get College Credits•Strengthen Professional Work Habits•Provides you with a Competitive Advantage

over other Graduates•Work Experience will Bolster a Resume•Gain Potential for Regular Employment after

Internship ends.

Identify Career paths•Careers fit with students passions and

interest? [3.]

•Greater understanding of the field•Development of skills marketable for their

chosen [5.]

Competition for Jobs •“Real world”

experience gives young students an advantage over the field. [5.]

•Development of Vital career related skills. [4.]

•Experience to prove your value to an employer. [5.]

Building and establishing connections through work field•Establishing Reference letter candidates•Professional networking •Post graduate Job search contacts• Gaining and retaining professional

knowledge in the field

Employer Advantages of Hosting an intern: [3.] (All info)

•Invigorated with fresh talent•Lower Recruitment Cost•Increased Company Exposure•Diversity•Extra Workforce Boost

Communication Building•How to become a professional in

communication [4.]

•Improves professional communication [5.]

•Builds the ability to speak professionally and be personable [6.]

•Builds Confidence

Conclusion•The experience will enhance skills learned

in class.•Creates opportunities•Offers you the competitive edge•Builds connections and contacts•Earn credit

Works Cited • http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/facstaff/Internship

s/default.html• http://www.collegeparents.org/members/resources/articles

/why-your-college-student-should-consider-internship• http://www.uvm.edu/~career/blog/?p=595• http://www.salisbury.edu/commarts/internshipinfo.html• http://www.gointernabroad.com/articles-from-the-field/item

/197-the-top-three-reasons-why-internships-are-so-important

• http://www.hsf.net/cCenter-inner.aspx?id=2564