The Internship Program at the Center for Advising and Career Development provides comprehensive career counseling and services to help students integrate educational experiences with internships in the government, business, industry and non-profit sectors. The program is free for participants.

The program is also a resource to employers and WSU faculty/staff. The program assists employers with creating internship programs, recruiting for interns, and connecting with faculty/staff and students.  It provides faculty/staff assistance regarding internship concerns and issues.

Components of the Program for Employers

Detailed information is available in the Employer Guide to Internships.

1. Employer Guide to Internships
2. On-campus interviewing, campus visits and presentations
3. Internship postings at no charge through CareerLink
4. Assistance with internship programs
5. Resources for connecting with faculty and students
6. Career fairs
7. Resume referral services
8. Opportunities to sponsor student interns

Components of the Program for Students

Detailed information is available in the Student Guide to Internships.

1. Internship counseling for:
   • Information about the program
   • Exploration of interests, skills, and values to determine the type of internship to pursue
   • Guidance on search strategies and developing your own internship
   • Feedback on cover letters, resumes, and interviewing
2. On-campus interviewing
3. Internship listings
4. Resource Center
5. Workshops
6. Resume referrals
7. Career fairs, mock interviewing, and etiquette dinner

Requirements for Student Eligibility

• Must be a WSU student
• Must have an e-mail address

Steps for Students

1. Register and submit a resume with CareerLink
2. Meet with a career counselor at drop-in hours, a workshop, or an individual appointment for:
   • Information about the program
   • Exploration of interests, skills, and values to determine the type of internship to pursue
   • Guidance on search strategies and developing your own internship
   • Feedback on cover letters, resumes, and interviewing
3. Conduct on-campus interviews
4. Check internship listings each week and apply for opportunities
5. Participate in career fair events and follow up with employers of interest
6. Utilize resources to create your own internship if desired.
7. Report your offers

Components of the Program for Faculty/Staff

Detailed information is available in the Faculty/Staff Guide to Internships.

1. Faculty Guide to Internships
2. Database of departmental internship coordinators
3. List-serv for internship announcements and issues
4. Internship listings through CareerLink
5. Access to resumes of students who are registered with the Center for Advising and Career Development
6. Opportunity to meet with employers
7. Resource for internship issues, policies, and legislation
8. Speaker services by career counselors