{"id":17579,"date":"2017-07-17T11:51:49","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T16:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/?page_id=17579"},"modified":"2025-06-04T14:43:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:43:38","slug":"internships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/internships\/","title":{"rendered":"Internships"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Internships and similar hands on experiences are an&nbsp;<em>essential<\/em>&nbsp;component to your education.&nbsp;Completing an internship can help you <strong>learn<\/strong> about your interests and skills, <strong>explore<\/strong> potential roles and careers, and <strong>build<\/strong> a professional network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click through the links below to explore the stages of your internship search!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BROWSE &#8211; NETWORK &#8211; APPLY &#8211; FUND<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"991\" data-attachment-id=\"35808\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/internships\/internship-graphic\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/files\/2023\/06\/Internship-Graphic.jpg?fit=2560%2C2477&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,2477\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Internship-Graphic\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/files\/2023\/06\/Internship-Graphic.jpg?fit=1024%2C991&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/files\/2023\/06\/Internship-Graphic.jpg?resize=1024%2C991&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35808\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internship Search Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/posted-internships-opportunities\/\">Finding Posted Internships<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Includes resources for finding posted internships in a wide variety of fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/hidden-internships-opportunities\/\">Finding Unposted (Hidden) Internships<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Many organizations do not to post jobs or internships for various reasons. You can greatly expand your internship options by utilizing these resources and strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/internship-database-information\/\"><strong>St. Olaf Internship Database<\/strong><br \/><\/a>Search information about 1300+ internships completed by Oles since 2008.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"How do I find an Internship?\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/questions-to-ask-yourself-about-internships\/\"><strong>Questions to ask yourself about internships<\/strong><br \/><\/a>Helps direct you to the next step is in the internship acquisition process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Networking for Internships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/edu\/school?id=19969&amp;trk=edu-cp-title\">LinkedIn (St. Olaf page)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Business-Business-Skills-tutorials\/Writing-Email\/151813-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Writing professional emails<\/a>&nbsp;(Lynda.com video)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/tips-for-using-the-online-alumni-directory\/\">St. Olaf Alumni Directory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Networking\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/networking-guide\/\">Networking resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/how-to-guides\/informational-interviews\/\">Informational interview<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Students and Working in the U.S.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a title=\"International Students and Internships\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/career-resources-for-international-students\/\">International Students and Internships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register Your Internship for Academic Credit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a title=\"Getting Academic Credit for an Internship\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/getting-academic-credit-for-an-internship\/\">How to get academic credit for an internship<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Domestic Academic Internships\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/domestic-academic-internships\/\">Credit for Domestic Internships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"International Academic Internships\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/international-academic-internships\/\">Credit for International Internships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internship Funding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/st-olaf-internship-research-programs\/\">Internship Cohort Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/funding-resources\/summerfunding\/\">Internship Funding<\/a> (Internship Grant Award, Johnson Family Opportunity Fund, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">St. Olaf Internship Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These programs include elements of skill building, vocational discernment, and intentional reflection and offer the advantage of additional support from and engagement with St. Olaf staff, faculty, and alumni. Learn more about these <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/find-internships-research-opportunities\/posted-internships-opportunities\/\">internships<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/davis-projects-for-peace\/\">Davis Projects for Peace<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/social-entrepreneurship-scholars\/\">Social Entrepreneurship Scholars<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/svoboda-legal-scholars-summer-program\/\">Svoboda&nbsp;Legal Scholars Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/find-internships-research-opportunities\/st-olaf-internship-research-programs\/innovation-scholars\/\">Innovation Scholars<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/rockswold-health-scholars-program\/\">Rockswold Health Scholars Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Internship Resources:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/the-job-search-process\/\">Job &amp; Internship Search Page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Local Internship &amp; Civic Engagement Opportunities\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/local-internship-civic-engagement-opportunities\/\">Local Internship &amp; Civic Engagement Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/undergraduate-research\/\">Undergraduate Research<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stolaf.joinhandshake.com\/\">Handshake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Experiential Learning Opportunities by Major\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-by-field\/\">Internship Opportunities Organized by Field<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/access.vault.com\/career-insider-login.aspx?aid=148437\">Industry Insights on Vault campus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting an Internship \u2013 Applying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/how-to-guides\/informational-interviews\/\">Informational interview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/resume-guide\/\">Resume<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stolaf.joinhandshake.com\/\">Handshake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional associations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dol.gov\/whd\/flsa\/index.htm\">Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dol.gov\/whd\/regs\/compliance\/whdfs71.htm\">Federal Guidelines for Unpaid Internships Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Internship experience is an&nbsp;<em>essential<\/em>&nbsp;component to your education.<\/strong> While there are many factors that impact success in the job search, internship experience will make you a more competitive candidate and will inform your decisions in important and meaningful ways as you develop and pursue post-graduate plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Employers from all sectors use internships as a recruiting tool.<\/strong> Employers use internships to screen and groom potential full-time hires. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has conducted numerous employer surveys that demonstrate this growing trend. Employers know that you will have developed professional skills, gained hands-on experience in your field of interest, and learned how organizations operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Internship experience will give you a competitive edge as a full-time job or graduate school candidate.&nbsp;<\/strong>No matter the organization, having internship experience as an undergraduate student makes you a more qualified candidate in the eyes of employers\u2019 and professional schools\u2019. We hear this message from recruiters year after year, who feel that students with past internship experience bring more professionalism and maturity as full-time job or graduate school candidates. An internship experience also expands your professional network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking for something else?<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/connect-with-us\/\">Schedule an appointment<\/a>&nbsp;with a Piper Center coach.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Internships and similar hands on experiences are an&nbsp;essential&nbsp;component to your education.&nbsp;Completing an internship can help you learn about your interests and skills, explore potential roles and careers, and build a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2555,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17579","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17579","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2555"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17579"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17579\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47198,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17579\/revisions\/47198"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17579"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}