The document provides information and resources for Duke students seeking internship and experiential opportunities, including on-campus programs, databases of opportunities, funding options, and tips for the search and application process. It recommends networking through personal contacts, alumni groups, career fairs, and databases. The Career Center provides advising, internship funding, and options for obtaining course credit. Students are advised to set SMART goals for their internship and develop key skills.

1. Career Center
Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 •
Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor • 114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
Internship Collection
Index
Finding Internships and Experiential Opportunities
Internship Resources
Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals!

2. Finding Internships and Experiential Opportunities
Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
Your Personal Contacts
Sign up based on career interests through your profile in CareerConnections
[http://careerconnections.duke.edu/]
Career Center Email Lists
Talk about your interests and goals with friends, family,
family friends, friends’ families, professors, supervisors…
be as specific as possible
DukeConnect & LinkedIn
(Join Duke Alumni Group)
Correspond with alums. Many are eager to hear from you! Ask for advice, not
internships! [http://dukeconnect.com]
UCAN and iNet
Internship databases that pool opportunities from selective colleges and
universities nationwide (liberal arts & Ivy Plus)
Career Fairs at Duke
Seven or more career fairs each year.
[http://studentaffairs.duke.edu/career/events]
Internship Feedback Database
See what other Duke students have to say about hundreds of internships in all
fields at the Career Center website
Search and apply for internships (and jobs) posted for Duke students
[http://careerconnections.duke.edu/]
Duke CareerConnections
Collects 3,000+ internships that fit common interests of humanities and social
science majors.
CareerBeam
Meet employers, learn about specific opportunities. See calendars on
CareerConnections
Employer Info Session
Sanford School Database
DukeList
Public policy, public service, political internships
[pubpol.duke.edu/career/undergraduate/database.php]
*Pub Pol majors, contact elise.goldwasser@duke.edu about internship requirements
Research and opportunities on campus [dukelist.duke.edu]
Examples of Experiential Programs Available through Duke
• DukeEngage – immersion service
• Duke in LA: Arts of the Moving Image – spring “study away” program with internship component
• Duke in NY – fall “study away” program with internship component [dukeinny.english.duke.edu/]
• Hart Leadership Program – research service learning
• Pathways at Duke – theological vocation exploration
• Research fellowships – e.g., Howard Hughes Research Fellows, Pratt Fellows
• Stanback Internship Program – paid internships in environment/conservation organizations
Additional Sources of Valuable Experience
• Service learning through coursework
• Volunteer work
• Active involvement and leadership in student
organizations and athletics
• Study abroad
• Residential advising
• Research assistantship with faculty
• Work-study and part-time jobs
GoinGlobal
Internship Series Online
Industry and company research resources and tools and information on career
planning, interviewing, and getting a job.
Country-specific career resources including international and domestic job/intern-
ship opportunities, professional culture guides, visa information, and more.

3. Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
Critical Information for International Students
Unless your internship is required by your curriculum, you will have to consider whether you want to use your OPT (optional
practical training) time toward an internship. Please consult the Visa Services Office to learn more and weigh your options.
[http://www.visaservices.duke.edu/]
Funding Your Experience
Several departments and divisions at Duke may have funds available to support students’ experiential learning. Inquire with
your major or pre-major advisor, directors of undergraduate students in majors you are considering, other faculty, etc.
Some sources to consider:
• Career Center Internship Funding
• DukeEngage
• Duke Global Health Institute
• Hart Leadership Program
• Office of Undergraduate Research Support
• Office of Scholars and Fellows scholarship database
Develop a Plan B for funding: part-time jobs and living at home are both viable options. Build up your savings through a
part-time job during the semester, at the beginning of the summer before your internship begins, or during the period of
your internship (eg, weekends). Many employers who cannot afford to pay interns are willing to consider flexible work
arrangements to enable you to have a successful internship while earning money to pay for rent, transportation, and other
necessities.
Tip: If you receive financial aid, contact your financial aid officer to discuss options that may apply to you to waive your
summer earnings requirement.
Note: Some employers offering unpaid internships require course credit. Find out early if this applies to you! See below for
more information on obtaining course credit at Duke.
Course Credit for Internships
Duke grants credit for internships that qualify as a part of academic programs (e.g., Public Policy Studies).
When an internship is not required by a student’s academic program, direct academic credit cannot be given solely on the
internship experience; however, students may seek approval from the appropriate department for an independent study
course that would include learning derived from the internship. Credit is then awarded by the supervising professor and will
become a part of the student’s academic record. This arrangement has been successful for many students and is supported by
the academic sector of the University. Because students must seek formal support from a supervising professor, considerable
advanced planning is strongly advised.
Schedule an Appointment: 919 660.1050
Drop-In Advising: Undergraduate Mon-Fri 1:30-4:30PM, Graduate Students Tue-Wed 2-4
Finding Internships and Experiential Opportunities, cont.

4. Internship Resources
What To Do Before the Internship:
• Determine internship preferences, i.e. industry, skills to develop, location, type of company
(large vs. small vs. start-up), financial needs, etc.
• Prepare application materials - resume/CV and cover letter, professional references, etc.
• Practice interview techniques and conduct a mock interview
• Glance at existing internship postings to clarify interests, customize application materials
and start networking!
The Search:
• Let your family, friends, faculty and friends of friends know you are looking for an internship. Talk with
alumni - conduct an informational interview using DukeConnect.
• Attend the Career Center career fairs including the Career & Summer Opportunities Fair in January
• Participate in the Career Center On-Campus Recruiting Program through CareerConnections
• Meet with a career counselor
• Keep networking!
Applying to Internships:
• Keep a log with employer names, date of application, date of follow-up, notes, etc.
• Remember quality of application over quantity of applications
• Tailor your resume/CV accordingly
• Have a professional email and voicemail
• Respond promptly to all messages
• Maintain a professional online presence: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
• Network, network, network!
Resources Available Through Duke Career Center:
Internship Search
• Duke CareerConnections Database
• Internship Series Online Database
• iNet Internship Database
• UCAN Internship Database
• Experiential Opportunities for Undergraduates (via Career Center website: Online Tools &
Resources)
• Experiential Opportunities for Graduate Students (via Career Center website: Online Tools &
Resources)
• GoinGlobal
• CareerBeam
Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708

5. Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
Internship Funding Options
• Career Center Internship Funding Program
• Funding sources at Duke University (via Career Center website: Online Tools & Resources)
• Part-time employment or on-campus work (via dukelist.duke.edu)
Internship Credit Options
• Academic Department (varies by disciplines)
• Trinity College Academic Internship Policy
General Resources Online:
• Internship Boards: internships.com, internmatch.com, internweb.com
• Local Start-Ups: downtowndurhamstartups.com, thestartupfactory.co
• Comprehensive Job Boards: indeed.com, simplyhired.com
• Social Media Resources: twitjobsearch.com, linkedin.com
Internship Resources, cont.
CareerConnections

6. Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals!
Specific Measurable Actionable Realistic Time-bound
Skill Development
Which technical, transferable and “soft” skills do you want to utilize and develop?
Action steps:
Timeframe:
Knowledge Development
What kinds of information do you want to acquire and what concepts do you want to understand to be
effective in the short- and/or long-term?
Action steps:
Timeframe:
Relationships
Who do you want/need to get to know to be most effective in the short term and in order to move forward
in your career?
Action steps:
Timeframe:
Personal
What else do you want to experience or accomplish this year? Before you graduate?
Action steps:
Timeframe:
Make an appointment to discuss your goals with a career counselor!

7. Additional Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Internships
Interviewing
Job Search
Networking
Resume
Additional Resources
Career Center Skills Guides
Cover Letter Skills Guide
Curriculum Vitae Skills Guide
Internships Skills Guide
Interviewing Skills Guide
Networking Skills Guide
Resume Skills Guide
Strategic Search Skills Guide
Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708