Experience That Works!
Experience That Works!
Please allow approximately 15 minutes
to complete this orientation. There are
questions to answer between each
section. Upon completion, your
internship advisor will automatically be
notified so that they can give you full
access to apply for jobs on P2D2.
Experience That Works!
Agenda
• Benefits
• Types of Internships
• Program Procedures
• Finding an Internship
• Registering an Internship
• Next Steps
Experience That Works!
Why Intern?
Gain great work
experience
$$$
Understand the
professional
workplace
Improve aftergraduation job
prospects
Confirm choice
of major
Network with
professionals
Experience That Works!
Why Intern through DoPP?
Dedicated
Advisor
Resume
Assistance
Job Search
Guidance
Interview Tips
Job Database
with 1,500
Employers
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Program Requirements
Credits
GPA
Completion of 30 Academic Credits
Minimum 2.0 GPA
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Types of Internships
# weeks
# hrs/wk
Salary
Work
• Fall or Spring: 16-18 weeks
• Summer: 10-14 weeks
• Can work back-to-back semesters
• Part-Time: 20-34 hours/week
• Full-Time: 35+ hours/week
• Paid
• Voluntary
• Major-Related
• Community-Service
F-1 Visa students can only intern during summer and must use OPT for work
authorization. Time to obtain OPT authorization varies, so talk to OIE early!
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Q: What qualifications must a job meet to
qualify as an internship under the Georgia Tech
Internship Program?
A. Paid and Full-Time
B. Paid or Unpaid and Full-Time
C. Unpaid and Part-Time
D. Paid or Unpaid; Part-Time or Full-Time
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Program Procedures
Apply for new intern account on P2D2
Complete this orientation
Make appt on P2D2 for resume review and
job search assistance
Conduct job search
After accepting an offer, make an appt on P2D2
to register your internship
Experience That Works!
Ways to Find an Internship
P2D2
CareerBuzz
• View ‘How to Use P2D2’ video at
www.intern.gatech.edu
• www.career.gatech.edu
Employer Info
Sessions
• Often evening before on-campus
interviews
Career Fairs
• Largest fair is in early September
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Ways to Find an Internship (cont.)
Networking
Who do you already know?
Student
Organizations
www.involvement.gatech.edu
www.linkedin.com
Alumni Directory
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Ways to Find an Internship (cont.)
Employer Websites • Look for Careers link
Internship
Databases
• MonsterTrak, SimplyHired, Indeed
GT Library Company • Search by zip code, industry,
# employees and more!
Directories
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Job Search Tips
• Schedule dedicated time every week for
your job search
• Prioritize list of at least 8-12 jobs
• Utilize your internship advisor
• Network
• Stay organized! Keep tracking spreadsheet of jobs and
employer contacts
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Q: Which Georgia Tech job databases include
internships?
A. P2D2
B. JacketNet
C. CareerBuzz
D. Both A and B
E. Both A and C
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Q: What is the single most effective way to find
a job?
A. Career Buzz
B. Networking
C. Career Fairs
D. Employer Websites
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Why Register Your Internship?
Full-time student status
while working
Eligible for health insurance,
school activities, on-campus
housing
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Free!
Documents to assess
work goals and obtain
feedback from your
supervisor
Advisor to consult with
questions or problems
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Registering Your Internship
Obtain offer letter or email
Including employer contact info, start and end date, # hrs/wk and salary
Schedule meeting on P2D2
Receive permit for free, audit-credit INTN course
Register on Oscar during normal GT registration periods
Cannot register past internships; only future internships
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What is Audit Credit?
Maintains full-time
student status
Meet with your
academic advisor to
receive academic
credit
Does not affect GPA
or scholarships,
including HOPE
NOT academic or
elective credit
20-29 hours/week = 6 audit hours
30-34 hours/week = 9 audit hours
35+ hours/week = 12 audit hours
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Work Requirements
During your internship, complete 3 work forms to
document and maximize your work experience:
1. Assignment Record
2. Student Performance Evaluation
3. Work Report
Experience That Works!
Q: Which of the following statements is false?
A. The INTN course causes your internship to appear on your
diploma.
B. The INTN course is free.
C. The INTN course does not impact HOPE.
D. The INTN course does not impact your GPA.
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Q: What type of credit do you receive by
registering your internship through the Georgia
Tech Internship Program?
A. 3 Academic Credits
B. 6, 9 or 12 Audit Credits
C. 6, 9 or 12 Elective Credits
D. 6, 9 or 12 Academic Credits
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Next Steps
Resume
• Samples at
www.intern.gatech.edu
Meet
with
Advisor
• Bring your resume and
your job search questions
Experience That Works!
Savant Building
631 Cherry Street
Near Tech Tower
www.intern.gatech.edu
404-894-3320
Intern Advisors:
Ann Blasick - ann.blasick@dopp.gatech.edu
Mary Fisher - mary.fisher@dopp.gatech.edu