Does usc offer internships?

Internships are available independently or as part of structured programs. USC Dornsife and USC offer a variety of means for students to source internships; be it through our new Dornsife Compass, connectSC, or via structured internship programs to support students’ career development.

How do you get credits for internships at USC?

Generally, one unit of credit for an internship requires 4-5 hours per week of offsite work experience over a 15- week semester, or 60-75 hours of work at the internship site per unit of credit.

When should I recruit interns?

Internship cycles typically coordinate with semesters, however, you should start your internship recruitment efforts well in advance to make sure you don’t miss out on top talent. On average, employers begin the recruiting process for interns 8 months in advance of their program’s start.

Why an internship is important?

Internships are beneficial because they help develop your professional aptitude, strengthen personal character, and provide a greater door to opportunity. By investing in internships, you’ll give yourself the broadest spectrum of opportunity when seeking and applying for a job after college.

What are recruiters looking for in interns?

Skills & Qualities Employers look for in Interns

  • Competitive drive to work hard and perform on the job.
  • Positive attitude and enthusiasm about the chance to grow.
  • Willingness to keep an open mind to learn new things.
  • Outgoing and able to connect with others to add to the culture of the business.

How are interns selected?

Ways to recruit interns Look up where your most recent hires or employees with the longest tenures studied. Network with the alumni groups or career centers of these colleges. Job fairs are good places to source people with little or no experience who are interested in kick-starting their careers with an internship.

What is a disadvantage to an internship?

Sometimes they don’t pay anything at all. If you’re used to earning a paycheck or if you have mounting student loan bills, an internship could create a financial burden. Some employers or managers take advantage of interns and give them mindless work that doesn’t build new skills.

What challenges you faced during your internship?

7 Common Internship Challenges

  • There’s not enough work.
  • There’s too much work.
  • You’re afraid to ask questions.
  • Supervisors forget that you’re new to the field.
  • There’s competition with other interns.
  • Your work is not used.
  • It’s a new lifestyle.

What are the top 3 things you are looking for in an internship?

What do interviewers look for in an intern?

Emphasize Your Skills and Accomplishments Previous internships or work experiences are important as well as describing your transferable skills: communication, interpersonal, organization, strong analytical and problem solving, and more.

How do you ask for an internship?

Follow these steps when asking for an internship opportunity:

  1. Research companies. Discover businesses in your area that perform the work you’re interested in doing.
  2. Make contact. Reach out to the intern coordinator either by phone or email.
  3. Share your resume.
  4. Market your skills.
  5. Be straightforward.
  6. Be cordial and follow up.