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Frequently Asked Questions
When preparing for internships and jobs our students ask the kinds of questions below and we help them find the answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions answered in this document
1.
What are internships? Why should I want to participate in one or more?
For many students at UC Davis, the cornerstone of the career development process is an internship.
Internships are work-learn experiences in a professional environment outside of the classroom where students
can explore career areas, gain practical skills, and make industry contacts. An internship is a learning
experience which supports a student's academic and career goals. It is guided, supervised, and evaluated by
professionals. Internships vary from 4 to 40 hours per week; are voluntary or paid; and range from 10 weeks
to 12 months. We offer internships for all majors through five program areas: Agricultural & Environmental
Sciences; Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Career Services; Engineering, Physical & Computing Sciences; Health &
Biological Sciences; and Liberal Arts & Business. Over 4,000 students, freshmen to graduate students, participate in our
internships each year. ICC also coordinates Peace Corps recruitment and the UC Davis Washington Center
internship program.
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2.
What is transcript notation?
Internships that meet the academic standards of the University can be identified on a student's
transcript if all conditions of the internship are met. Transcript notation does not provide units or a grade.
We ask all students participating in an approved internship to complete the requirements for transcript
notation which include a written proposal, student evaluation of the internship, and a supervisor evaluation.
Transcript notation does reflect the internship title, name of the organization where the internship took place,
and the quarter(s) of participation.
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3.
Should I participate in an internship as a Freshman at UCD?
Although we would never discourage a student from seeking assistance and placement in an internship, we strongly
recommend freshman and first quarter transfer students become familiar with the quarter system and the academic
work load at UC Davis. Students interested in getting started with the ICC are encouraged to attend workshops
and do research into companies that offer internships in their area of interest. An appointment with a
Coordinator is also recommended for those wanting to start internships in their freshman year.
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4.
Who qualifies for internships through the ICC?
All students in good standing currently enrolled in a UC Davis degree program (not to be confused with
a UCD Extension Certificate Program) are eligible for internships. To participate in the internship program at UC
Davis, a student must have a UC Davis transcript. To receive transcript notation (TN) for an internship, a student must
be enrolled during the quarter of participation in the internship. For example, if a student wishes to receive
TN for a Summer internship, he/she must be a continuing student in the Fall or enrolled in Summer classes (there are, however,
fee reduction options for students doing full-time credited internships during the Summer-please contact the ICC for details.)
UCD EXTENSION: Students taking classes through UCD Extension have a UCD Extension transcript. This is not a UCD transcript
and they are not eligible to participate in the internship program.
PELP: A student on PELP can receive transcript notation for a completed internship if she/he meets all transcript notation
requirements. A student on PELP cannot receive academic credit for an internship, however, because a student must be enrolled
in order to receive academic credit for internship experience.
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Transfer students have already had, on average, two years of undergraduate study behind them. If a transfer
student has been accepted for Fall, he/she can access the ICC's Internship database and participate in an internship during the
Summer before starting classes.
ALUMNI: Infrequently, special internships are available as well to UCD alumni. However, alumni may not
participate in the internship program unless they are enrolled in a UCD degree program (graduate school;
professional school).
STUDENTS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS/COUNTRIES: Only students in good standing currently enrolled
in a University of California Davis degree program are eligible for internships. To participate in the internship
program at UC Davis, a student must have a UC Davis transcript. You are welcome, however, to use the links on our web
site to seek internships or career jobs outside of UC Davis.
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5.
How do I apply for an internship?
Note: Our internships are for UCD students (and sometimes UCD alumni) only. The application procedure depends
on the program area and on the internship within that area. Please check with a Student Advisor or Program Assistant for
specific details. Our Receptionist can point you in the right direction. Some internships are based on lottery sign-ups
without a resume, while other internships require resumes and interviews.
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6.
How do I explore available internships?
In addition to our internship listings on the web through Aggie Job Link, some ICC program areas
have printed listings of current and new internships. We also advertise internships and events three days each week on the
second page of the Aggie. Check often for new openings. Some internships are quite competitive with course work and other
requirements; other internships are open to all majors with the primary requirements being enthusiasm and reliability. Check
with the program areas for information about specific internships and company literature, as well as student evaluations from
past internship experiences. Also, ask our Student Advisors and Coordinators who can help you decide which internships to seek.
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7.
Can I participate in an internship that is outside my major?
Absolutely! Most internships are designed to be exploratory. You may find yourself completing internships in several
of our program areas.
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8.
How do I pick a career?
Career Coordinators at the ICC will be happy to help you as a UCD student or alumnus. For personal career
exploration, browse the ICC's Web resources for undergraduate students:
Career Exploration
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9.
What is your mailing address?
Internship and Career Center
One Shields Avenue
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA 95616
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10.
Do companies interview students for career positions on campus?
Yes, Career Recruiting Programs, located in the Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center, schedules large numbers of
employers recruiting UC Davis graduating seniors and graduate students each quarter.
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11.
Where can I find sample interview questions?
The ICC web master has created an Interview Robot just for you. The iBot has hundreds of REAL interview
questions taken from various books on the subject, articles, and personal interviews. The iBot will be glad to ask
you questions at random any time, day or night. For the iBot (and other excellent interview resources) visit our
Interview Help Page. For even more questions,
come to room 114 South Hall and check out our Career Resource Library. Also, attend one of our many Interview Workshops
listed each quarter in the Program of Events.
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12.
How long are your resume workshops? Can I just show up?
It is not necessary to sign up for workshops unless specifically noted. We do, however, recommend arriving
a few minutes early since space is limited. All workshops are 50 minutes to 1 hour in length unless otherwise noted.
See the Calendar/Program of Events for full details on our workshops.
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13.
Is printed career literature is available?
Yes. Pick up a copy of the Placement Manual which includes resume information, job search strategies, a career
search bibliography, and more. You may also access copies of ICC's specialized publications, bibliographies and industry
directories available by program area. And don't forget, Shields Library has the largest array of career information
materials on campus.
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14.
What disciplines are served by Engineering and Physical Sciences?
The EPS staff assist students from the following major areas: Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Science, Biological
Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical
and Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics
and Statistics.
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15.
What disciplines are served by Liberal Arts?
The LA staff assist students from the following major areas: African-American Studies, Agricultural & Resource Economics,
American Studies, Anthropology, Applied, Behavioral Science, Applied Math, Art, Art History, Art Studio, Business
Administration, Chicano/a Studies, Child Development, Chinese, Classical Civilization, Communication, Community &
Regional Development, Community Development, Comparative Literature, Design, Dramatic Art, East Asian Studies, English,
Exploratory Program, French, Geography, German, History, Human Development, International Relations, Italian, Japanese, Law,
Linguistics, Managerial Economics, Medieval Studies, Music, Native American Studies, Nature & Culture, Philosophy,
Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Rhetoric & communication, Russian, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics,
Women's Studies.
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16.
What disciplines are served by Health and Biological Sciences?
The HBS staff assist students from the following major areas: Animal Science, Anatomy, Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry,
Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Community Health, Computational Biology, Dietetics, Epidemiology,
Evolution & Ecology, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Human Development, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology,
Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, Science Writing, Toxicology, Veterinary Medicine.
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17.
What disciplines are served by Agriculture and Environmental Sciences?
The AES staff assist students from the following major areas: Agricultural & Environmental Chemistry, Agricultural
& Resource Economics, Agronomy, Animal Behavior, Animal Science, Atmospheric Science, Avian Science, Community &
Regional Development, Crop Science & Management, Ecology, Entomology, Environmental Biology & Management,
Environmental Horticulture & Urban Forestry, Environmental Planning & Management, Environmental Policy, Analysis
& Planning, Environmental Resource Economics, Environmental Toxicology, Evolution & Ecology, Fermentation Science,
Fiber & Polymer Science, Food Biochemistry, Food Engineering, Food Science, Geology, Horticulture, Hydrology,
International Agricultural Development, Plant Biology, Plant Pathology, Plant Protection & Pest Management, Managerial
Economics, Renewable Natural Resources, Soil & Water Science, Textiles & Clothing, Textiles Arts & Costume Design,
Vegetable Crops, Veterinary Medicine, Viticulture & Enology, Wildlife & Fisheries Biology, Zoology.
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18.
Which Program Area at the ICC offers education internships? Is that Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Career Services?
No. Education internships are handled by the Liberal Arts & Business Program Area. Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services (formerly known as Education and Graduate Placement) handles, among other things, international teaching opportunities, career advising for graduate students interested in teaching ONLY, Curriculum vitae critiques for ALL graduate students, and all job listings that require teaching credentials.
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