Spring Break = March. At least for most students, March is the month. How does that relate to a practicum or internship?
Taking action in March is timely for the application for many Summer internships. In fact, some businessess and agencies will not even open the application season before March or April. So, it's smart to read applications well ahead of time so that you can meet the deadline.
Taking action in March may also be timely for the Fall internship. Competitive placements may well require planning 6 or more months ahead. How do you know which internships are competitive? Your professor should be able to give an indication but there's no substitute for calling the site yourself. "I am interested in becoming an intern at your site next year. Can you recommend a good time for me to start that process?"
Taking action in March may also be timely for an internship a full year in the future. Typically, that's the international practicum. Do not delay! Start today!
The content on this blog is not offered as legal advice or guidance. Consult your college, advisor, or internship supervisor for help with issues surrounding internships. © 2010 Mary Bold, PhD, CFLE. Dr. Bold is a co-author of the book Reflections: Preparing for your Practicum or Internship, geared to college interns in the child, education, and family fields. More about Dr. Bold can be learned at http://www.marybold.com/
27 February 2010
20 February 2010
I'm Sorry: The Prompt Apology
Most people hate having to say, "I'm sorry," when they have made a mistake. But at the internship site, a simple apology is nothing to fear!
It's not a matter of expecting interns to make errors. It's a matter of being tolerant if interns make errors. Because the internship is a learning experience, this tolerance is almost always kinder than a response to an error-prone employee.
Of course, the intern should strive for error-free work. But if a mistake is made, the next best thing to being error-free is being apologetic. Always report mistakes immediately and offer to remedy the situation if that is possible. The prompt reporting will impress your mentor. In fact, prompt reporting practically makes up for the error!
The content on this blog is not offered as legal advice or guidance. Consult your college, advisor, or internship supervisor for help with issues surrounding internships. © 2008 Mary Bold, PhD, CFLE. Dr. Bold is a co-author of the book Reflections: Preparing for your Practicum or Internship, geared to college interns in the child, education, and family fields. More about Dr. Bold can be learned at www.marybold.com
It's not a matter of expecting interns to make errors. It's a matter of being tolerant if interns make errors. Because the internship is a learning experience, this tolerance is almost always kinder than a response to an error-prone employee.
Of course, the intern should strive for error-free work. But if a mistake is made, the next best thing to being error-free is being apologetic. Always report mistakes immediately and offer to remedy the situation if that is possible. The prompt reporting will impress your mentor. In fact, prompt reporting practically makes up for the error!
The content on this blog is not offered as legal advice or guidance. Consult your college, advisor, or internship supervisor for help with issues surrounding internships. © 2008 Mary Bold, PhD, CFLE. Dr. Bold is a co-author of the book Reflections: Preparing for your Practicum or Internship, geared to college interns in the child, education, and family fields. More about Dr. Bold can be learned at www.marybold.com
13 February 2010
Interning with Your City
Your city's government offices might not be the first place you think of when you consider internship sites—but these offices are homes of great training programs. And some even pay!
Locations may include the Fire Department, Parks & Recreation centers, Libraries, City Hall, and even Ambulance services. Social service centers (such as youth probation, child protective services, etc.) also invite interns. Expect to have to make an application several months ahead and be prepared to interview with an internship coordinator.
The content on this blog is not offered as legal advice or guidance. Consult your college, advisor, or internship supervisor for help with issues surrounding internships. © 2008 Mary Bold, PhD, CFLE. Dr. Bold is a co-author of the book Reflections: Preparing for your Practicum or Internship, geared to college interns in the child, education, and family fields. More about Dr. Bold can be learned at http://www.marybold.com/
Locations may include the Fire Department, Parks & Recreation centers, Libraries, City Hall, and even Ambulance services. Social service centers (such as youth probation, child protective services, etc.) also invite interns. Expect to have to make an application several months ahead and be prepared to interview with an internship coordinator.
The content on this blog is not offered as legal advice or guidance. Consult your college, advisor, or internship supervisor for help with issues surrounding internships. © 2008 Mary Bold, PhD, CFLE. Dr. Bold is a co-author of the book Reflections: Preparing for your Practicum or Internship, geared to college interns in the child, education, and family fields. More about Dr. Bold can be learned at http://www.marybold.com/
06 February 2010
Google: Summer of Code Preview
For about a thousand student programmers, the news is good that Google will again sponsor a Summer of Code (SoC) for interns working with mentors. Around the world!
In what is a frustrating Spring season each year, news of the internship doesn't solidify until early March. But there are reports that SoC is confirmed even though the official Google web page still displays 2009 events.
The best resource right now: wikipedia.
The content on this blog is not offered as legal advice or guidance. Consult your college, advisor, or internship supervisor for help with issues surrounding internships. © 2010 Mary Bold, PhD, CFLE. Dr. Bold is a co-author of the book Reflections: Preparing for your Practicum or Internship, geared to college interns in the child, education, and family fields. More about Dr. Bold can be learned at http://www.marybold.com/
In what is a frustrating Spring season each year, news of the internship doesn't solidify until early March. But there are reports that SoC is confirmed even though the official Google web page still displays 2009 events.
The best resource right now: wikipedia.
The content on this blog is not offered as legal advice or guidance. Consult your college, advisor, or internship supervisor for help with issues surrounding internships. © 2010 Mary Bold, PhD, CFLE. Dr. Bold is a co-author of the book Reflections: Preparing for your Practicum or Internship, geared to college interns in the child, education, and family fields. More about Dr. Bold can be learned at http://www.marybold.com/
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