Internships

Working in high quality paid internships is worth your time and effort:

  • Students who have completed internships have an average higher starting salary than those who did not intern
  • Students who have interned have a shorter full-time job search and get more job offers than non-interns
  • 72.5% of employers say, "I prefer to hire candidates with relevant work experience"
  • 60% of employers indicate they prefer experience to be gained from internships/co-ops
    Internships and employment during college rose to the top of the list as the most heavily weighted attributes considered by employers
  • Employers made full-time offers to 64.8 percent of their interns
  • Internships help you build your resume, professionalism, industry knowledge and your contacts
  • Internships let you test drive a career to see if it is right for you
  • 63% of college grads have completed at least one internship, and many do multiple internships

Based on data from NACE (National Associaton of Colleges and Employers) 

 

State of North Carolina Internship Program

The state of North Carolina internship program offers over 100 PAID summer internships.  Interns will engage in activities designed to broaden the intern’s perspective of public service and state government at various locations across the state.  Interns work 40 hours a week for a 10-week period. 

The application deadline is Monday, January 13, 2019.   

There are numerous internship positions available during the summer at various state agencies located throughout North Carolina.  Please come to the Career Center to get help with your resume, cover letter, and the application process.  Career Center Drop-in hours are Monday-Friday 1:30pm to 4:00pm.  

How to Apply

Applications will be submitted ONLINE only. 

  • First, create your online account profile
  • Next, apply for any position listed through the online job application system. You may search the keyword "internship" to find postings easily. All postings will begin with, "State of NC Internship - ..."
  • Applications must be completed by Monday, January 13, 2020 

  • click here to apply

Helpful Tips

Tailor Your Application to Each Specific Internship (UNCP Career Center can help with this during Drop-in Monday-Friday 1:30p.m.- 4:00p.m.) 

Read the internship listing carefully. When you fill out the application be sure to highlight all the knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies that make you a strong fit for the position for which you are applying. Also make sure your cover letter(s) are tailored for the internship you are applying for.  

 Proofread 

Double check your application for spelling and grammatical errors before submitting. You do not want your application passed over because of typos. Use the spell checker on your computer and, if possible, have someone proof- read your application for errors. Another set of eyes can find things you missed. 

Promote Your Strengths (UNCP Career Center can help with this during Drop-in Monday-Friday 1:30p.m.- 4:00p.m.) 

The selection process is competitive. You are often competing against many other applicants. The best way to sell yourself is to focus on the strengths you possess and minimize any weaknesses. Be clear and concise about expressing your skills and experiences as they relate to the internship. 

 Do Not Falsify Information 

Be truthful about your work experience, education, and other information you provide on an application. 

 Follow-Up 

Don’t forget to mail required documents as instructed. Be sure not to forget to include customized cover letter(s), resume, and transcript (unofficial is ok). 

 

Internship Opportunities by Industry