InSIDE St. John's

“If they won’t hire me without experience, how do I get experience?”

The InSIDE St. John’s (Internal Student Internship Discovery Experience) Program provides first and second year students with the unique opportunity to gain valuable work experience without leaving campus. Offered during the fall and spring semesters, the program places each apprentice with a mentor from one of the participating University Host Departments. Students may select those departments of interest to them by reviewing the learning goals that have been created for each position.

Program Outline:

  • Experience will take place during the fall or spring semester (or both) of first and/or second year. 6 hours per week; unpaid. (First year students may participate in the second semester only)
  • Experiences will be for a 10 week period each semester (60 hours).
  • The work will be oriented around a project that the department will develop with the student.
  • Students apply through CareerLink - accessible through St. John's Central - click on the 'Careers/Internships' tab across the top of your screen
  • Students will attend an orientation hosted by the University Career Services; and then interview with the participating University departments. 
  • Participants will engage in professional development opportunities (including workshops; guest speakers, etc.).
  • Participants will complete evaluations about their experience.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to first and second year St. John’s University students.
  • Student must demonstrate motivation to learn outside of the classroom, to explore career options and build relationships.
  • Commitment to 6 hours per week.
  • Understanding and acceptance of responsibility.
  • Submission of completed program application to the University Career Services by the start of the semester in which the student would like to participate in the program.

Visit CareerLink today to search for opportunities (keyword: InSIDE) - accessible through St. John's Central - click on 'Careers/Internships' tab across the top of your screen.