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Find Internships
Once you've identified your goals and parameters for your internship, it's time to begin to search for the opportunities themselves. The tools and tips in this section can assist you in finding an outstanding summer experience.
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Internship Listings
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Creating Opportunities
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International UCS/Yale-Sponsored Programs
Yale/CDS Summer Internship Programs - Germany
CDS International (CDS) is a non-profit organization committed to the advancement of international practical training opportunities for young professionals, students, educators, as well as labor, business and government representatives.
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International Bulldogs Program Destinations
The International Bulldogs Internship Programs provide students with a rich, rewarding experience of working and living for eight or nine weeks of the summer in cities around the world.
Application Deadlines: early February |
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Unite for Sight
Spend your summer to help save people's eyesight. Yale Undergraduate Career Services is proud to work, once again, with Unite for Sight.
Application Deadliness: late January
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U.S. UCS/Yale-Sponsored Programs |
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Bulldogs Across America Destinations
Over three hundred Yalies have participated in Bulldogs programs in Louisville, Cleveland, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Denver, Houston, and San Francisco.
Application Deadlines: Rolling, Spring
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Yale in Hollywood
The mission of the Yale In Hollywood internship program is to provide internship opportunities for students to explore a career in film & entertainment.
Application Deadlines: Rolling, Spring
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Yale-Goldman Sachs Community Service
Health Internships
In collaboration with Goldman Sachs, Yale College is pleased to offer two internships this summer at the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center in New York.
Application Deadlines: early February
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Internship Databases
Locate internship listings searching by industry, location, and more. Opportunities are provided for Yale students in coordination with the UCS office. |
UCS-Sponsored Internships Database
View internship opportunities and apply to UCS' Bulldogs Programs and partnerships programs in the US and Abroad. |
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On-Campus Interview Program
Through eRecruiting, students will be able to search for summer internships, view upcoming company interview and presentation information, submit resumes, and sign up for interview time slots online.
eRecruiting Database
Through eRecruiting, students can search for opportunities in Yale-sponsored internship programs, such as Yale in Hollywood and International Bulldogs, and submit resumes online. |
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iNet Internship Database
iNet is an additional tool to link you to independent internships throughout the U.S. and beyond. iNet user instructions 
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Yale Internship Programs
Numerous internship programs are available to students coordinated by Yale departments.
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Yale Affiliated Programs
Association of Yale Alumni (AYA) Community Service Fellowships
Since its inception in 1989, the Association of Yale Alumni Community Service Fellowship Program has sent over 200 students to communities across the nation to benefit non-profit and neighborhood organizations such as homeless shelters, health centers, community redevelopment programs, summer educational enrichment programs, and community family centers.
Athletics Intern Program
Since 1994, the Yale Athletic Department has offered an extensive internship program, utilizing interns in every aspect of athletic administration. Yale Interns are considered valuable members of the athletic staff and are full-time employees. Traditionally, positions are offered in the areas of Sports Publicity, Varsity Sports Administration, Marketing, Alumni Relations, Facility Operations, Strength & Conditioning and Athletic Training. Yale Interns are given the opportunity to learn a great deal about their specific area of interest while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the successful overall operation of a Division I intercollegiate athletic program.
Dwight Hall Internship Opportunities
Founded by undergraduates in 1886 as the Young Men's Christian Association at Yale, Dwight Hall has evolved into a nonsectarian, independent, non-profit umbrella organization with a strong history of social justice work in New Haven and beyond.
President's Public Service Fellowship
The Yale University President's Public Service Fellowship seeks outstanding Yale undergraduate, graduate and professional students not in their final year of study to work with organizations that promote economic growth, human development, and neighborhood vitality in New Haven. Fellowship awards range from $3,600 to $6,000 based on experience, degree pending and weeks worked. Fellowship placements range from 8-12 weeks from the end of May through August.
Spring Break Externships
UCS has teamed with Yale Alumni to provide current Yale College frosh, sophomores, and juniors with a glimpse of a potential career field over Spring Break.
Externship hosts will provide:
- One-on-one time and insight with an alumni mentor
- Opportunity for current Yalies to preview a week (or two) of a profession
- Opportunity for student externs to network with professionals
Externship hosts are not expected to provide any compensation, lodging, or travel assistance, although some may. Students will be responsible for planning and meeting their own logistical needs.
You may view the opportunities and apply on line via eRecruiting. Positions are listed with 'UCS Externship Program' as the employer.
The MacMillan Center
The MacMillan Center is the University's principal agency for encouraging and coordinating teaching and research on international affairs, societies and cultures around the world. YCIAS seeks to make understanding the world outside the borders of the U.S., and America's role in the world, an integral part of the liberal education and professional training at Yale University. It provides opportunities for scholarly research and intellectual innovation; encourages faculty/student interchange; brings international education and training to teaching professionals, the media, businesses and the community at large; sponsors more than 500 lectures, conferences, workshops, and other activities each year; and produces a range of academic publications.
Yale-China Association Summer Internship Program
The Yale-China Summer Internship Program matches Yale undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates from all majors and disciplines with non-profit organizations, private companies, and educational institutions throughout greater China.
Yale Science and Engineering Research
Yale provides a variety of programs tailored to the individual needs of students in the sciences, ranging from interdepartmental programs such as STARS and Perspectives on Science to department-based programs and other opportunities to perform research in the laboratories of faculty throughout Yale University. For opportunities outside of the Yale community, refer to the Yale Faculty of Engineering Listing of Internships Outside of Yale.
Yale Sustainable Food Project
The Yale Farm summer internship offers six Yale undergraduates the opportunity to learn about and gain hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, food production in the Northeast, and local food systems. The interns learn the theory and practice of sustainable agriculture through practical work at the farm and through lectures and conferences. Through preparing and sharing meals from the farm, they have the opportunity to experience the direct link between the land and food.
YSEA Intership Program
The Yale Science & Engineering Association and Yale Undergraduate Career Services have developed a new program to link you with Yale alumni: the YSEA Summer Internship Program. Internships are hosted by Yale graduates and seek to introduce you to careers, both typical and unique, that make use of your Yale science or engineering training.
Current Yale College frosh, sophomores, and juniors may view the opportunities and apply on line via eRecruiting. Positions are listed with “YSEA Internship Program” as the employer.
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Student Organized Programs
AIESEC: International Internship Opportunities
AIESEC, the largest student-run organization in the world, promotes international awareness through cultural exchange. Every year, the 87 member countries of AIESEC exchange thousands of students to work as interns in paid positions. Find out more about international internship opportunities with AIESEC.
Reach Out: Opportunities in International Service
The mission of Reach Out, The Yale Partnership for International Service, is to provide Yale students with opportunities to learn about, travel to, and engage in hands-on work in developing countries. Through our programs, we hope to equip Yale students the tools and experiences they need to work against poverty, environmental degradation and human rights abuses internationally. In a world in which technological and economic interdependence often surpass cultural and social understanding, Reach Out hopes to build personal relationships between Yale students and people from other countries, and thereby promote the sense of global accountability, understanding and cooperation needed to achieve an international community.
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General Internship Resources
The Career Crib Sheets in the UCS Toolbox provide a wealth of industry-specific information and resources, and are a great place to start.
Below is a sample listing of international opportunities resources. This is by no means, a complete, comprehensive list but will help you get the process started.
Internships:
Volunteering:
Additional Resources:
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Networking
What is networking and why is it important? Networking is a tool to help you explore your career options, clarify your career goals, and develop connections with professionals in your field of interest.
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Individuals in your network may assist and support you in varying capacities, all of which are valuable to your career development. Some may serve as mentors or references, while others may facilitate connections or assist with developing opportunities. It is important to recognize that not all job and internship opportunities are advertised; many of the best opportunities are found through referrals and networking connections. Through networking connections you may also be able to develop opportunities that previously did not exist.
Establishing and expanding your network
You already have a network: professors, advisors, immediate and extended family, family friends and neighbors, coaches, friends from high school and their families, and previous employers or volunteer supervisors. Though they may not be directly working in your career field of interest, they may have connections to those who are. These people are a great foundation on which to build and expand your network.
Networking is not limited to those you already know, but also involves reaching out to other individuals who are doing the type of work that interests you. Yale has many resources and events to help you expand your connections including master's teas, workshops, panels and alumni networking receptions. There is also a well-established online alumni networking database, the Yale Career Network. To learn more about this database and how to use it, make an appointment with a Career Counselor or visit UCS during open hours.
Making Contact
Networking primarily involves reaching out for information and advice. It does not involve approaching all of your contacts and asking for an internship. We suggest you have conversations with those currently in your network, and those you are hoping to include in your network, letting them know of your internship and career aspirations and asking for advice or referrals. This can be done through phone conversations or e-mail, or you may choose to have a formal conversation commonly referred to as an informational interview . Generally speaking, people enjoy speaking about the work they do and providing advice for students looking to enter the field or profession. Informational interviews can be an effective technique to acquire information about a particular career field, industry or organization from an experienced professional. These conversations can also be particularly helpful for identifying and developing internship opportunities. Individuals in your network may pass along the name of a contact person who works for an organization that you find interesting. Such contacts may be able to share insight on internship search strategies, advice regarding specific organizations, or provide you with further contact information.
One thing that has worked for me is to ask people to meet with [me], just to tell their story, that is, how [they] got to where [they] are today. First, this gives them a chance to talk about themselves. They may tell you things, ideas, or career paths you haven't thought about yet, and finally, if you keep in touch with this person, you may be able to send a resume to them later on. Never discount even the slightest acquaintance.
-Alumnus '00, quoted in Life After Yale, 2006 edition
Keep track of the people with whom you speak, record when you contacted them and summarize the conversation. Periodically maintain contact with those in your network to keep them posted on your activities - especially if you get an internship because of advice or assistance from one of your networking contacts.
It is important to remember that not all networking connections will result in an internship opportunity, though hopefully you will gain insight into a career or industry and develop long-term relationships that may be beneficial down the road.
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Design your own Internship
Designing your own internship allows you to define the parameters of your summer experience, and can be especially useful when your goals or interests do not fit with established internship programs.
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It is important to note that designing your own opportunity requires a certain level of initiative, drive and motivation to complete, as well as a clear picture of your goals for the experience; it may also take more time, so planning ahead is recommended. Career Counselors are available to assist you with all steps in the process; call to set up an appointment.
Step 1: Clarify goals and motivations
The first step in the process is to clarify your goals and motivations for developing your own opportunity. What are you ideally hoping to achieve from the experience? Take time to set clear goals and timetables for achieving your goals, while acknowledging any limiting factors that may weigh into your decision. Though it is important to have clear goals for your experience, it is also essential to have a certain amount of flexibility and remain open to unique opportunities that may arise as you begin your search.
Step 2: Identify contacts
The second step is to identify companies, organizations or individuals who are doing the type of work you are interested in. There are a variety of resources, both web based and print based, that you may use to assist you. The following links will get you started in identifying potential leads. For more information on using these resources or to identify additional resources specific to your career interests, schedule an appointment with a Counselor.
Career Toolbox
Search for company/organization information by industry and geographic region, download career guides, and access the eRecruiting database containing employer profiles.
Student Internship Evaluations Database 
Find out where other Yale students have interned and what their experiences were like. Click here to request a username and password.
eRecruiting
Identify employers in particular career fields or industries.
Professional Associations
Links to professional association websites in a variety of career fields can be found in the Career Crib Sheets and Spotlight on Careers.
Additionally, those in your network may also be able to assist you in identifying potential contacts or resources. In some cases, those in your network may be the best resource. For example, if you are interested in doing a particular type of scientific research, your professors and teaching assistants may be able to give you names of researchers in those specialties and may be professionally connected to those individuals.
It is important to maintain a high level of organization during this process to keep track of the information you find and where or how you found it. This will be especially useful for the next step when you begin making contact with companies, organizations or individuals.
Step 3: Make Contact
The third step is to begin making contact. Making contact is, in many ways, networking. There are different methods and approaches to go about contacting those you are targeting; your choice of method and what you request will depend primarily on your connection to the individual.
One method is to develop a relationship by asking for an informational interview . Informational interviews give you a chance to get to know the person and for them to get to know you, your interests and your career goals. These individuals may be able to share insight on internship search strategies, advice regarding specific organizations, or provide you with further contact information. Keep in mind that the outcomes will vary a great deal depending on the industry, your level of knowledge, your interests and what your relationship is with the person you are speaking with. These interviews may or may not lead to internship opportunities, but in the least they will give you additional insight and contacts for the future.
Letters of inquiry are another method. You can draft a traditional letter or use email, depending on your connection to the person. A letter of inquiry is similar to a cover letter except you will not be applying to a specific position.
Whenever possible you want to keep the following in mind:
- Think about the logistics of your internship - pay, housing, responsibilities - although you do not know what you will be doing specifically, you need to have an idea of what you can offer as well as what you need from them.
- Try to write to a real person not the 'Human Resources Coordinator'.
- Keep it simple - your goal is to get them interested - you then need to follow up with a phone call or email.
- Let them know what you will do next - Will you call them? Will you wait for them to call you? When?
- Once you do speak with them, if they are not able to offer you an opportunity try to turn the situation into an opportunity for an informational interview.
Phone conversations are an underutilized method. Before you call, plan what you are going to say. Introduce yourself and state the purpose of your call. Inquire about possible opportunities. Keep in mind that the person may need to get back to you or may refer you to someone else. Make sure to follow-up appropriately. As with letters of inquiry, if they are not able to offer you an internship, try for an informational interview.
Regardless of your method of contact, a key to success is to maintain professionalism at all times and to follow-up in a timely manner.
Step 4: Clarify goals and expectations
After you've connected with an individual or organization interested in considering you for an internship, it is important to clarify desired outcomes and expectations, both yours and theirs, to assure your experience is meaningful. One tool you can use to assist you and your potential employer in clarifying goals and expectations is a learning proposal. A learning proposal allows you to clearly define your mission and your rationale for pursuing an internship; it also allows you to break down your mission into specific goals you can realistically attain over the course of the summer. |
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