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Gaining career related experience is a vital part of the career development process. Follow the links below to learn more about externships! If you have any questions regarding externship opportunities at UGA please e-mail extern@uga.edu.
EXTERNSHIP BASICS
What is an Externship?
The UGA Career Center’s Extern Program is a volunteer "job shadowing" opportunity for students to spend 1 day observing and often working with professionals, investigating a career field and experiencing a typical day or week on the job. This experience is not for credit or pay but greatly benefits both externs and sponsors. It allows a student to clarify career goals, while allowing the sponsor (or prospective employer) to evaluate a student’s interests, skills and abilities.
When are Externships offered?
Externships are flexible and should be scheduled by the student and host organization based on their availability. Fall externships will be offered from November through January. Spring externships will be offered mid-March through May.
Why should I do an Externship?
An externship is a great way to learn about the day-to-day work life of a professional in a career field of your choice. The Extern Program offers the chance to "test" a career without risk of a semester or longer term commitment. It can also help you get your foot in the door for a competitive internship program or job.
What activities are Externs involved in?
Many students shadow in one department for one day; others rotate through various departments to get a broad overview. You may take a tour; conduct informational interviews with people in various specializations and at different levels; review company literature; sit in on staff meetings; help with clerical tasks; ask questions about the field, the organization, necessary training and curriculum to follow to enter the field; and/or assist with actual office projects (research, report writing, etc.).
Do I receive course credit?
An externship is a non-credit volunteer experience. You will not receive compensation or reimbursement for travel expenses.
What do I do after my externship?
- Within 1 week after participating in your externship opportunity, you should prepare and send a 'Thank You Note.' This is an essential part of business/work place etiquette.
- Please fill out our online survey located at the following address to help us improve the UGA Externship program:
http://studentvoice.com/uga/externshipstudentevaluation
- Finally, you will want to reconcile this opportunity with your future career plans. Do you want to do another externship? What kind of insights did you learn about an internship or even a full-time job search? Remember, externship opportunities are designed to give you a head start on your career.
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