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    Finding an internship

    When starting an independent internship search, remember that persistence and patience are key. Many (or most) organizations may not have the time or capacity to reply to you, despite the quality of your message and profile. Don't worry, don't take it personally, keep trying, all it takes is one reply!

    It is important to begin your search with realistic goals, to target organizations of different sizes, not limiting yourself to large leaders in your field, and to remember that the response rate may be low, but that it is doable!

    Steps to an Effective Internship Search

    This checklist is meant as a general guideline for internships.Β We recommend that students begin the processΒ early in the school year.

    Steps to an Effective Internship Search PDF

    CaPS CV and Cover Letter Guides

    The following comprehensive guides have been developed by CaPS to help you during the internship search process. You are encouraged to consult them as you write your CV or cover letter, prepare for an interview, job fairs.

    CaPS How-To Guides

    To have your CV and cover letter reviewed by a CaPS advisor,Β go to CaPS drop-in hours or book an appointment through the CaPS website.

    Book CaPS Career Advising Session
    If you want to build your resume and gain experience before applying to internships, you can look into doing a Micro-ExP. It offers students opportunities to gain experienceΒ through short-term commitment (1-5 days) Micro-Projects and Micro-Placements, that allow you to gain experience without missing class or work.
    Learn more about Micro-ExP

      MyFuture Database

      myFuture is the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's portal for promoting job opportunities and career education. This includes job postings but alsoΒ internship postings; both on and off campus, local national and international.

      Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Internship Database

      The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Internship Database is a compilation of host organizations with preexisting internship programs spanning over different areas of interest. Searchable by location, level of study and area of interest, it provides an excellent starting point for students searching for their ideal internship.Β 

      Disclaimer:Β By publishing these databases, neither Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ nor the Internships Office is, in any way, endorsing the internship opportunities contained herein. These databases are provided simply as a resource to assist students in the process of exploring existing internship opportunities. Each individual student must explore on their own the strengths and weaknesses of each internship opportunity and the extent to which it might meet their needs.Β 

      Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Internship Database

      Faculty of Arts Internship AwardsΒ 

      After securing your summer internship, you can consider applying for funding. Review the eligibility and selection criteria on this page.Β The Arts Internship Awards have been established through the generous support of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ alumni and the Arts Undergraduate Society to help students gain practical experience through internships. They are designed to provide partial funding to assist students with travel and other expenses related to their internship.

      Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ interns have been able to approach target organizations by researching their field thoroughly, listing all the organizations they were interested in, and sending each a targeted email including their clear motivations to intern at the organization as well as their CV.

      You can find out more about our previously successful interns on the award recipients page.

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