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Internship Application Form

 

1. Download the PDF Internship Application Form

2. Save the application form to your hard drive

3. Complete the application form by typing information directly into the form filelds

4. Click the EMAIL option to submit your completed form

 

 

 

 

You should begin the application process well in advance of the semester in which you wish to participate in the internship program. As a general rule, you should complete the first step of this application process by mid-term of the semester immediately proceeding the anticipated semester for your internship experience.

 

  • At least eight weeks prior to the start of your anticipated internship semester, schedule an appointment with a Department of English undergraduate advisor to discuss your degree program and to verify your qualifications for the internship opportunity

Ms. Sarah Wray
813.974.9210
swray@usf.edu

You may schedule an advisor appointment by going to the

http://usfweb3.usf.edu/appointments/StudentSignon.asp

 

  • Following your meeting with your undergraduate advisor, send an email to the Internship Coordinator and schedule a conference

Dr. Michael L Shuman
813.974.5763
mshuman@usf.edu

  • Prior to your scheduled conference with Dr. Shuman, complete and email the internship application form available for download at the top of this page

  • During your conference with Dr. Shuman, you should be prepared to

    Discuss your completed Internship Application Form

    Present a hard-copy of your professional résumé

    Discuss your academic work to date

    Outline your professional career goals

    Ask any questions you might have about the ENC 4940 internship class

  • Dr. Shuman will match you with a suitable internship sponsor based upon your academic background and career goals and will give you contact information for the sponsoring organization.

  • Schedule an interview with your internship sponsor. In advance of your interview, you should plan to:

    • Become acquainted with your sponsor’s business and work culture by reviewing available websites, publications, and other local business resources

    • Update your professional résumé

    • Treat your interview as you would any other “real world” employment interview

  • Following your successful interview with your sponsor organization, contact Dr. Shuman and make arrangements to sign an Internship Work Agreement form outlining specific terms of your work and deliverables for your internship experience

  • Following final Department approval of your Internship Work Agreement Form, you will receive a permit to register for the ENC 4940 internship class.

  • You must register for the course online through OASIS prior to the first week of class.