Internships

Frequently Asked Questions:

How can an internship benefit the intern?

  • Build professional experience and confidence in the “working world”
  • A chance to explore a career field of interest and determine if you will be satisfied and successful in this chosen field
  • The opportunity to demonstrate your critical thinking, interpersonal and administrative skills –just to name a few
  • Develop professional networks that will assist you when you start your professional job search
  • Build your resume to reflect real work experience that potential employers and graduate programs are looking for
  • Opportunity to explore, apply, and integrate classroom theory to a practical work experience

How can an internship benefit the organization?

  • Source of highly motivated pre-professionals
  • Students bring new perspectives to old problems
  • Visibility of your organization is increased on campus
  • Quality candidates for temporary seasonal positions and projects
  • Proven, cost-effective way to recruit and evaluate potential employees
  • Flexible, cost-effective work force not requiring a long-term employer commitment

What are the learning goals of an internship?

Through their participation in an internship, Earlham students will:

  • Apply, integrate and evaluate knowledge within an academic discipline or disciplines
  • Explore and evaluate vocational options and gain field experience.
  • Develop competencies for careers and community service
  • Grow personally through increased self-confidence, interpersonal skills, an understanding of self and others, and an awareness of ethical issues in the workplace
  • Grow in their ability to be self-directed learners

How do I set up an internship?

If you are interested in exploring the possibility of hosting an Earlham College intern, or have other questions about working with Earlham College students, please call us at (765) 983.1893.