Do I need to do an internship?

Nothing increases employability like experience and the intern offers that opportunity. Not only does the employer benefit by first-hand evaluation of a future full-time employee, but the intern gains valuable experience which can be applied with many other prospective employers. Past experience has shown that interns who have performed adequately are usually offered full-time jobs upon graduation.

Opportunities for interning vary from year to year and opportunities can be investigated through one or more of several sources. The first place to check is with your advisor. Many times, employers will advise acquaintances or the faculty of student employment opportunities rather than put out a general announcement. Consequently, some faculty members may know of opportunities specifically for students within The University of Tennessee, Animal Science Department.

Another source of information is in the Animal Science main office, room 206 Brehm or webpage. A list of intern announcements the department receives will be compiled and available for student inspection. Also, many companies come directly to the department to interview students for both intern and full-time positions. One should be aware of Career Days on campus and general announcements about company visits.

As a student at The University of Tennessee, one should also make use of any or all services offered by the Career Planning and Placement Center. You will find employment opportunities, intern and fulltime, as well as help in interviewing skills and resume' writing. The services offered by the Center are excellent and should be utilized before the senior year.

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