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Frequently Asked Questions for Internship Sponsors
- How do I submit a request for an intern?
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Interns are asked to treat the internship process as if seeking employment. Therefore,
the program requires a full job description that outlines the requirements and duties
the intern will need to fulfill in order to be placed and succeed at the position.
Available internships can be submitted by sending a job description to the director.
- Do you have undergraduate or graduate interns?
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The University of Denver places both graduate and undergraduate students who intern
in a variety of fields. The university places more than 200 interns every year in
positions appropriate to their skills and experience. If you prefer or require a specific
academic level, please indicate that in your intern request or listing.
- Do student interns take their positions seriously?
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Communication interns sign a contract with the director upon entering their internship
that helps ensure that they will fulfill their obligations to the sponsor. Unlike
other internship programs, communication interns receive an academic letter grade
for their work, based in part on reviews you give their performance midway through
the internship and then again at its conclusion. This letter grade further motivates
the students to perform well in the workplace. Communication interns are regularly
complemented on their professionalism, including appropriate dress, promptness and
willingness to put in extra work when a special project is not completed by the end
of their internship.
- What of I have a bad experience with an intern?
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Occasionally, sponsors are not satisfied with their intern, or the position is not
a good fit for the student. Should the experience not be working out for either party,
the sponsor or student should contact the director to discuss the situation and take
steps to resolve the problem.
- Do internships have to be paid?
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No, internships do not need to have financial compensation, though this is good if
student interns can be paid. Remember: Students are also paying DU for the credits
they receive through their internship experience, so any compensation is greatly appreciated.
- Is it appropriate to hire an intern after the initial experience?
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Yes, many of our interns receive job offers after they complete their internship.
Others are assisted in their job search by their sponsors after leaving their internship.
The communication internship program is an important step for students to receive
not only on-the-job experience but also serves as a networking opportunity, giving
them the chance to meet professionals in the field who might later offer them a job.
- How many hours are the interns expected to work?
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The interns receive up to 4 hours of credit for 160 hours of work for their internship
sponsor. The credits/hours can also be scaled back based on sponsor needs and intern
availability, but it is preferred that they complete the standard 160 hours.
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