{"id":7229,"date":"2022-07-13T20:40:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T20:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essex.edu\/?page_id=7229"},"modified":"2025-04-30T16:48:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T20:48:38","slug":"internship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.essex.edu\/internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7229\" class=\"elementor elementor-7229\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d6e967b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"d6e967b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79b91bc ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"79b91bc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cee385 elementor-tabs-view-vertical elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"0cee385\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1351\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1351\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Internship Program<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1352\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1352\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Benefits of Internships for Students & Employers<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1353\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1353\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Getting Started<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1354\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1354\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Student Resources <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1351\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Internship Program<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1351\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1351\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p>Internships are paid or unpaid positions providing students with practical experience. Companies employ interns during the school year and\/or in the summer. Students can earn work experience by participating in an internship. Interning in a field of choice will stand out on a student\u2019s resume and help them with their job search after graduation. Participating interns gain on-the-job training that integrates education and career development.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1352\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Benefits of Internships for Students & Employers<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1352\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1352\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><strong>Benefits to Students<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Career related experience<\/li><li>Gain practical knowledge and skills<\/li><li>Opportunity to explore career paths<\/li><li>Valuable work experience for their resumes<\/li><li>Increased self-confidence<\/li><li>Letter of recommendation from department\u2019s supervisor<\/li><li>References from co-workers<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Benefits to Employers<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Immediate assistance to support projects<\/li><li>Student will provide new ideas and viewpoints<\/li><li>Effective public relations ambassadors for department\/company<\/li><li>Students energize a workplace with enthusiasm and desire to learn<\/li><\/ul><p>ECC and employer ties are strengthened<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1353\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Getting Started<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1353\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1353\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>Students should complete the following steps in an effort to apply and prepare for Internship Opportunities.<\/p><ul><li>Meet with the Coordinator of Student Development Initiatives and Career Resources to explore interests and available internship positions<\/li><li>Build a professional resume and cover letter<\/li><li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/essexcountycollege.wufoo.com\/forms\/m1lru1cz0zxqhcv\/\">Student Preliminary Internship Application<\/a> and submit all requested documentation<ul><li>Resume<\/li><li>One Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member or former employer<\/li><li>1-page essay explaining your interest in the internship and what you hope to gain from the experience.<\/li><li>Submit a current degree evaluation\/audit from Webservices<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Create a Career Coach Profile\u00a0<\/li><li>Apply for the open internship position<\/li><li>Prepare and practice for the interview<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1354\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Student Resources <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1354\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1354\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h5>Interview\u00a0 Tips &amp; Templates<\/h5><ol><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essex.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Basic-Resume-Writing-Tips.pdf\">Basic Resume Writing Tips<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essex.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cover-Letter-Template-Sample.pdf\">Cover Letter Template (Sample)<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essex.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Resume-Template-for-Students.pdf\">Resume Template for Students<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essex.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Prepare-for-the-Interview.pdf\">Prepare for the Interview<\/a> <\/strong><\/li><\/ol><hr \/><h5>\u00a0<\/h5><h5><strong>Articles and Videos<\/strong><\/h5><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/resumes-cover-letters\/how-to-make-a-resume-with-examples\"><strong>www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/resumes-cover-letters\/how-to-make-a-resume-with-examples<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zety.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-resume\">https:\/\/zety.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-resume<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/interviewing\/how-to-prepare-for-an-interview\">https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/interviewing\/how-to-prepare-for-an-interview<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FgXxFWkg628\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FgXxFWkg628<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/interviewing\/interview-checklist\">https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/interviewing\/interview-checklist<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol><hr \/><ol><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Top Interview Tips: Common Questions, Body Language &amp; More:<\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HG68Ymazo18\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/HG68Ymazo18\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Interview Tips:<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/go.indeed.com\/interview-tips\">https:\/\/go.indeed.com\/interview-tips<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Big Interview:<\/span><\/strong><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.biginterview.com\/interview-questions-answers\/tell-me-about-yourself\/\">https:\/\/resources.biginterview.com\/interview-questions-answers\/tell-me-about-yourself\/<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MmFuWmzeiDs\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/MmFuWmzeiDs\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What to Wear for a JOB Interview l BEST Job Interview Outfit for Female and Male:<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mXCdVn7L-9Y\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/mXCdVn7L-9Y<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ol><hr \/><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Student Preliminary Application<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Complete form in its entirety and submit all requested documentation<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/essexcountycollege.wufoo.com\/forms\/m1lru1cz0zxqhcv\/\"><strong>Student Application<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"><strong>Employer Preliminary Application<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Complete form in its entirety and submit all requested documentation<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/essexcountycollege.wufoo.com\/forms\/m1awjvgy05gsply\/\"><strong>Employer Application<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr \/><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"><strong>Employer Postings<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>This section will be continually updated with Internship opportunities for students.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fc1b65f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"fc1b65f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7399945 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"7399945\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fb69c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0fb69c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-059c80b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"059c80b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2124ce7 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"2124ce7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e45f624 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"e45f624\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2391\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2391\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"icon icon-phone-call\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"icon icon-phone-handset\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Contact information<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2391\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2391\"><p><strong>Shirlgandy Saint Jean<\/strong><br \/>Assistant Director of Career and Transfer Services<\/p><p>Room #4122<br \/>973-877-3399<br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ssaintj2@essex.edu\">ssaintj2@essex.edu<\/a> or Email: <a href=\"mailto:crc@essex.edu\">crc@essex.edu<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Internship Program Benefits of Internships for Students &#038; Employers Getting Started Student Resources Internship Program Internships are paid or unpaid positions providing students with practical experience. Companies employ interns during the school year and\/or in the summer. Students can earn work experience by participating in an internship. 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