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  • General Questions
    1. What is your mailing address?
      The Internship & Career Center

      South Hall
      One Shields Ave
      Davis, CA 95616
      Phone: 530.752.2855
      Fax: 530.752.0411

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    2. Is there a computer lab open to students at the ICC?
      The Internship and Career Center has several computers with free internet access for UCD students and alumni. They are located in our building at 215 South Hall (first floor) and in the Buehler Alumni Center on the 2nd floor. Those computers are for job and internship searching.

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    3. How can I find out about what is going on at the ICC?
      You can also sign up for one or more of our ‘list serves’ which will give you up-to-date informational emails about events on our Calendar and quarterly Program of Events as well as new internships, jobs, information meetings, special presentations, etc. on a weekly basis.

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    4. What is a coop? (short for ‘cooperative’)
      A coop at UC Davis is a full time work experience during the student is not enrolled in academic courses. Coops typically last 6 months with the student returning to school to complete their academic requirements for graduation. It is important to check with individual employers regarding coop schedules and requirements as they vary.

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  • Career Fair Questions
    1. Where is the career fair information for past or future fairs?
      Career Fairs are listed in our Calendar and our Program of Events which changes at the start of each quarter. We usually have one or more of these large events during the Fall, Winter and Spring quarters.

      You can also sign up for one or more of our ‘list serves’ which will give you up-to-date informational emails about events on our Calendar, quarterly Program of Events as well as new internships, jobs, information meetings, special presentations, etc. on a weekly basis

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  • General Career Questions
    1. Do you have a career planning guide?
      Yes; in fact, our annual Career Resource Manual is available at the ICC, 2nd floor South Hall or on line at extensive on-line resources available to you to aid in selecting a tentative career path. Please see path. Please see this page.

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    2. How do I pick a career?
      You have asked the right folks for help with this question. The Internship and Career Center can help you make career related plans through our website, our workshops (see our quarterly Program of Events, Career Assessments, our Career Resource Manual, our Career Library, and individual appointments with our Coordinators.
      We have professional staff in specialized program areas such as Health and Biological Science, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Liberal Arts and Business and Agricultural and Environmental Sciences as well as a General Career Advisor on staff. Student advisors in each program area are also available. Staff and student advisors have appointments and drop-in hours each week. Call or stop by the main reception area (752-2855) for more information.

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    3. What careers are open to someone with my major?
      Each field has some common careers that link with it, but there are also un-common careers that might combine unusual skills or interests.
      For some great ideas for specific majors, see our Career Help for Majors links! Or you might get some ideas from the College Board website The Career Library at 215 South Hall has lots of helpful browsing resources just for this question.

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    4. What career literature is available?
      The Career Resource Manual is available on line, or stop by South Hall to pick up a printed copy. The manual includes sample resumes, cover letters, job search strategies, and more. You may also access copies of ICC's specialized publications, bibliographies and industry directories available in the Career Library at 215 South Hall. Don't forget, Shields Library has the largest array of career information materials on campus.

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    5. Do you have a list of career planning web sites?
      We have information about careers and career planning and information that is more focused on the “Labor Market” with information about specific occupations, what they do, what they earn and the number of openings expected locally and nationally
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  • Internships
    1. What are internships? Why should I want to participate in one or more?
      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. 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.
      The ICC is home for the local Peace Corps recruiting and outreach office

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    2. What qualifies as an internship?
      What are the basic guidelines for an internship:

      1. Internships offer a unique learning experience. Whether on-campus or off, an internship must help you integrate classroom learning, personal skills and career aspirations with the practical knowledge and experience of the workplace.
      2. Time Commitment: The minimum time commitment for student participation is 40 hours per quarter with a minimum of 4 hours per week for 10 weeks. Many internships require at least 8 - 10 hours per week.
        An internship requires a one-quarter minimum commitment, although many internship sponsors prefer a two or even three-quarter commitment from students.
      3. Pay: An internship can be paid or non-paid. - a flat amount based upon an agreed number of hours completed in the internship.
      4. Supervisor: A professional staff member, not another student, MUST supervise the intern.
      5. Projects: Internships may:
        1. provide assistance with the ongoing work of a business or organization, or
        2. involve a special project or assignment, thus allowing the intern to focus on one particular aspect of the experience.
      6. Qualifications: Students at all levels of education are eligible to participate in an internship - freshman through graduate student - depending upon the needs of the organization. The intern sponsor determines the qualifications and skills needed for each position.
      7. Transcript Notation (TN): Students are encouraged to complete Transcript Notation requirements to document that their experience is university approved. Depending upon the class level of the student and the nature of the internship, students may also choose to pursue Academic Credit for their participation in an internship. This is not the same as ‘units’ or Academic Credit . For Academic Credit a student must locate a faculty sponsor Click to view the Official Academic Credit for Internships
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    3. How do I explore available internships?
      Internships are listed on the web at through Aggie Job Link. 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 . Ask our Student Advisors and Coordinators who can help you decide which internships to seek.

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    4. Who qualifies for internships through the ICC?
      • UCD student: At present, 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
      • 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: 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: Alumni may not participate in the internship program unless they are enrolled in a UCD degree program
      • 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. Can I participate in an internship that is outside my major?
      Absolutely! Most internships are designed to be exploratory.

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    6. How do I apply for an internship?
      Apply online through Aggie Job Link. Some internships, such as Clinical/Hospital internships, have a separate sign-up process without a resume, while others require resumes and interviews.

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    7. Are there deadlines to apply for an internship?
      It depends on the program area and the specific internship. Check ahead; you often need to plan and apply one quarter in advance.

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    8. Can I develop my own internship and receive credit and/or transcript notation?
      Yes, if it meets certain standards. Ask an ICC Coordinator for details.

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    9. Can I receive academic credit for an internship?
      Yes, if specific University and academic department standards are satisfied. Not all internships qualify for academic credit. Only academic departments can sponsor academic credit through 92 and 192 units. \ Call us at (530) 752-2855 or stop by to ask one of our advisers about specific policies and to identify a faculty sponsor.

      Click to view the Official Academic Credit for Internships Guidelines from the UC Davis Academic Senate.

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    10. As a UC Davis student, can I gain access to the internships at the other UC career centers?
      There are no reciprocity agreements among the UC career centers. You are extremely unlikely to be able to use services at any other UC campus.
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  • Transcript Notation
    1. 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. The requirements for transcript notation includes a written proposal, student evaluation of the internship, and a supervisor evaluation. Transcript notation show the internship title, name of the organization where the internship took place, and the quarter(s) of participation.

      Transcript Notation information

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    2. How does the TN Process work?
    3. What are the basic guidelines for an internship?
      Look at the internship section.
    4. What if I'm overseas?
      Use the on-line Aggie Job Link system just as you would if you were in Davis [ Close ]
    5. Where can I get transcript notation forms?
      New: TN forms are now on line in Aggie Job Link. Full Transcript Notation directions for Students and for Employers.
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    6. I want TN for a continuing internship. How do I need to do?
      TN Forms are now on line HERE. The on line system will ask you if your internship is continuing from a previous quarter.
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    7. How long does it take for an internship to be noted on our transcript (i.e. Transcript Notation) and how do we check it?
      "Notation appears just about a quarter after you do the internship to show up on your transcript. You may also request official copies of your transcripts from the registrar's office.
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    8. How do I obtain a unofficial transcript via the Internet?
      The Registrars Office does not have ‘unofficial transcripts”. But you can get a list of your course history at UCDavis from SISWEB. You will select Student Services & Financial Aide, then Student Records, and then Academic Transcripts. This will bring you to your own Advising Transcript that lists all your academic activity quarter by quarter. The Transcript Notations are printed in the space below the grid with the course titles and grades for the quarter.
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  • Interview Skills
    1. Where can I learn how to improve my interviewing skills?
      The ICC offers Interview Skills workshops that are listed on the Program of Events and Calendar. You can practice and be videotaped via web cam using Interview Stream either at your home or at the ICC (see a Coordinator to sign up for the ICC web cam option).

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    2. 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. The previous system of bidding and reading about companies in a publication called the Campus Interview Quarterly, has been replaced by a new on-line system: Aggie Job Link. Click here to sign-up, see companies, submit your resume, and get an interview.

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    3. Where can I find sample interview questions?
      Try our on line interview help links. Come to Room 215 (on the first floor) of 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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  • Resume Questions
    1. Where can I get some basic information on how to write a resume?
      Go to our Career Resource Manual online or pick up one at the ICC office in South Hall for free~! See an ICC Coordinator or Student Advisor for a resume critique or attend an ICC Resume Writing Workshop.
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    2. How long are your resume worshops?
      It is not necessary to sign up for resume 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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    3. What is the difference between a resume and a curriculum vitae?
      A curriculum vitae (CV) is most commonly used by PhDs for positions in higher education (although masters can use it for positions in community colleges as well). It is also appropriate for positions that require a PhD for high-level research in industry or government and highly specialized careers in consulting. It differs from a resume in length and substance.

      ICC offers "Writing a Curriculum Vitae" workshops and Resume Writing workshops. See the ICC Calendar and Program of Events for full details.
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    4. What is an ASCII ("ask-ee") text resume? How do I create one?
      Click here for a detailed explanation and instructions for creating an ASCII resume.

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    5. How do I format a scannable resume that computers can read?
      Click here for a detailed explanation and instructions for creating a scannable resume.

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  • Liberal Arts
    1. Which Program Area at the ICC offers Education Internships? Is that Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services?
  • Student Employment Questions
    1. What is the difference between Student Employment and the Internship and Career Center?
      Student Employment ( jobs.ucdavis.edu ) provides on and off campus non-career student jobs. The Internship and Career Center ( iccweb.ucdavis.edu ) offers career jobs as well as on and off campus internships. The ICC also provides in-person advising, career fairs, workshops and much more.

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    2. As a UC Davis student, can I gain access to the internet sites at the other UC career centers?
      You may visit the Web sites of other UC Career Centers, but to obtain services as a UC Davis student or alum, you must first contact an ICC Coordinator to discuss your situation.

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reviewed: 2009/07/24 by dh