PRACTICAL TRAINING SUMMER 2016 Career Advising & Students Training Office ( CASTO )

WHY ARE WE TODAY HERE ?

Why an internship is important How to look for an internship ? What to do before your internship ? What to do during your internship ? What to do after your internship ? Important Notes and Dates FAQs

searching for a job Searching for an internship is similar to searching for a job. It takes time, and you should always apply for more than one opportunity … You can't guarantee that every internship you apply for will end with an offer.

Why an internship is important Introduction to the job market and understanding its needs. Opportunity to gain important practical skills. Give early exposure to work experience. Applying theoretical knowledge in a real work environment. Linking between the university and the business community. Chance to meet with professionals in your field and Strengthen your network. Enhance your CV. It is your gate to your future job.

HOW TO LOOK FOR AN INTERNSHIP? Know your resources & use them. Online resources CASTO website Google search Internship websites (, ) Networking Family, Friends, Professors at your college.. LinkdIn, facebook Get out there Attend Career & Internship fairs in UAE. Careers UAE 2016 (16-18 May)

WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOUR INTERNSHIP? Follow up to receive the official acceptance from the company. Register for the “Training course” in Banner. Submit to CASTO Copy of the acceptance letter. Copy of your registration schedule (from MyUDC). Follow the BlackBoard instructions.

WHAT TO DO DURING YOUR INTERNSHIP?

Fill in and upload the (T3) “ Student Weekly Report ” to Internship BlackBoard course by the end of each training week.

Complete the (T5) “ Student Evaluation of the Training Organization ” at the end of the training period.

Give your field supervisor the (T6) “ Supervisor’s Evaluation of Student Performance ” to fill and then upload it to Black Board before your last day of training.

WHAT TO DO AFTER YOUR INTERNSHIP? Prepare your “ final report ” (if required) and upload it at the end of the training period. Prepare a “ thank you letter ” (Optional) to the training organization after completing the training period. Keep in contact with your new collogues you made at your workplace.

IMPORTANT NOTES University transportation to training sites is only available for students who live in campus dormitories. Transportation dept. only provide 1 time bus shuttle and it is available at 7:00 a.m. University dormitories will be CLOSED by the end of the Summer Semester (28 th July). Your are NOT permitted to change your training organization after getting a written acceptance.

IMPORTANT DATES 21/05/2016 Pre-internship enhancement workshop (Resume writing & job interview workshop) 09/06/2016 Deadline for submitting your official written Acceptance Letter to CASTO office. 12/06/2015 Official Internship start date for Summer I. 31/07/2016 Internship start date for Summer II.

THANK YOU & WISH YOU ALL THE BEST