CPS Internships

... for Real Life Experience
The College of Professional Studies provides its students with the University’s largest number of internship opportunities with employers throughout the New York area.

What is an Internship?
An academically based work experience in which you can receive training and gain valuable experience in a specific field or career area.

Join us at our Annual Academic Internship Fair
Thursday, September 27, 2012
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Open to all eligible St. John’s University undergraduate students

Academic Internship Fair a Huge Success
Nearly 1,000 ambitious St. John’s students filled Taffner Field House on September 27, 2011, to take advantage of the University’s annual Academic Internship Fair. The College of Professional Studies (CPS) and the Career Center co-sponsor the event to give students from all majors a competitive edge in finding meaningful internships.
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Students Meet 100 Representatives at St. John’s Internship Fair
More than 800 St. John’s students assembled at Taffner Field House on the Queens campus with resumes in hand on September 30 to meet the100 representatives in attendance at the annual Passport to Success® internship fair. Organizations from career fields ranging from advertising to business and healthcare lined the aisles.
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"A Day in a Life" Internship Video
Opportunities at St. John's University are invigorating, memorable and rewarding….click on this short low-res or high-res video clip “A Day in a Life” of Molly Rokasy, an alumni student at St. John’s University who had the experience of her lifetime interning with Barbara Walters of ABC. Now a St. John's graduate, Molly enjoys a promising career with News 12.

Internship Types
Academic Internships For Credit
Credit bearing work experience
Stipend for transportation or meals can be accepted
(Credits may vary according major)

To view all current internship postings, please visit St. John’s CareerLink.  To do so, log into your St. John’s Central account, select the Career/Internships tab, and then click on the CareerLink banner.  Please note that Academic Internships must be approved by CPS prior to the experience.

Paid Internships
Salaried work experience
No credit awarded
See Career Center

Why Intern?

  • Head start in your career field
  • Learn job-seeking skills
  • Sharpen Essential Skills:
    Written / Oral Communication, Interpersonal Leadership, Technology: Computer Operation, Analytical, Organizational Teamwork / Flexibility
  • Gain real-world experience and networking opportunities
  • Build your resume
  • Opportunity to earn credit toward your major

CPS Internship Partners
*For a complete list of companies see Division Directors

CNNHBO
Bertelsmann, IncNY Times
Caribbean Tourist OrganizationNorthshore/LIJ Medical Center
HK HotelsNorwegian Coastal Voyage
Katz Media GroupNY Mets
Leading Hotels of the WorldNY Knicks
NY Rangers
NY Liberty
Madison Square GardenSirius
Major League BaseballSONY Music
Mount Sinai Medical CenterU.S. Secret Service
MTV NetworksU.S. Federal Probation
NYC Civil CourtU.S. Customs Service
NYC Police DepartmentU.S. Bankruptcy Court

Contact Information
For more details, read the internship requirements, view the areas of available internships on the right or contact the following St. John's representative:

April Merenda
Asst. to the Dean-External Affairs
(718) 990-5989
merendaa@stjohns.edu

If you are preparing to Intern, talk with your professors and practice interviewing skills.  Research your future career area and create an effective resume and tailored cover letters.