... 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.
Read the full story >>
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.
Read the full story >>
"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
| CNN | HBO |
| Bertelsmann, Inc | NY Times |
| Caribbean Tourist Organization | Northshore/LIJ Medical Center |
| HK Hotels | Norwegian Coastal Voyage |
| Katz Media Group | NY Mets |
| Leading Hotels of the World | NY Knicks
NY Rangers
NY Liberty |
| Madison Square Garden | Sirius |
| Major League Baseball | SONY Music |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | U.S. Secret Service |
| MTV Networks | U.S. Federal Probation |
| NYC Civil Court | U.S. Customs Service |
| NYC Police Department | U.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.