How to Find a Construction Science Internship
An internship is a requirement for most undergraduate programs in Construction Science and should supplement your academic coursework. Usually internships in Construction Science are paid opportunities that you receive college credit for. Your internship should be a meaningful work experience providing real life experience related to your major in Construction Science. This is your opportunity to develop skills in this career field.
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Decide on what type of construction field you want. Choose whether you want to intern at a small or a large firm. Decide if you want to stay close to home or relocate for a short period of time.
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Research various internship possibilities. Search the web. Look at websites of possible firms and at local construction companies. Or you can go to your school's resources. For example, at Texas A&M University, the Construction Science department helps students find internships.
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Visit your college's career center. Find out what you need to do. You may need a faculty sponsor. They usually supervise and evaluate the internship experience.
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Practice networking. Approach teachers, family and friends and ask for contacts in the construction business. Talk to students who have interned at the companies you may be interested in.
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Create a resume and cover letter and choose references. Your best references will come from your professors and from professionals in the construction sciences for whom you may have worked during summers. Practice interviewing, answering interview questions and deciding on what questions you should ask.
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Call and set up appointments at companies you are interested in. Dress for the interview. Bring your resume and references. Attend job fairs on campus.
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Negotiate the terms of your internship with the employer. Get approval for academic credit from your college. Check to see if the internship is a paid or unpaid before you start. Determine the means of evaluation.
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Tips & Warnings
Discuss the details and logistics of the internship with the college and the employer before you begin the internship.
Prepare for the internship just as you would for a paying job.
There might be a deadline for academic credit at your college. Check with the Construction Science department.
