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PITTSBURGH SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Summer 2019 Student Intern Guide Dietrich College of Humanities & Social Sciences
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PITTSBURGHSUMMERINTERNSHIPPROGRAM
Summer 2019 Student Intern Guide
Dietrich College of Humanities & Social Sciences
TABLE OF CONTENTSKey Program Dates & Events............................ Preparing for Your First Day............................. Internship Resources & Articles....................... Setting SMART Goals.......................................... Explore Pittsburgh............................................ Staff Contact Information.................................
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KEY PROGRAM DATES & EVENTSAll PSIP interns are required to attend the program'skickoff event, in addition to one other workshop of theirchoice. These sessions have been designed to maximizeyour internship experience and to help you connect withother interns throughout the Pittsburgh community. PSIP Sponsored Workshops: 1) Intern Kickoff Event (Orientation & Pirates Game) Thursday, May 30th, 5:45pm-9:00pm Meeting Location: Baker Hall A53 2) Professional Communication in the Workplace Tuesday, June 11, 5:30pm-6:30pm Meeting Location: Baker Hall A53 3) Career Exploration Tuesday, July 2, 5:30pm-6:30pm Meeting Location: Baker Hall A53 4) Unpacking Your Summer Internship Thursday, July 18, 5:30pm-6:30pm Meeting Location: Baker Hall A53 Imagine P!ttsburgh Community Intern Events CLICK HERE to join over 1,000 interns outside of the CMU community for various social events and employer networking sessions. Many of these events are free!
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PREPARING FOR YOURFIRST DAY
Dress: Are you dressed in professional business orbusiness casual attire? Email your supervisorabout what attire is expected in your organization,and dress accordingly. No sneakers, flip flops, orshorts please. Supplies: Unless directed otherwise by yoursupervisor, you should bring a laptop if you haveone. A computer may be assigned to you, but it’s agood idea to bring one in case the organizationdoesn’t have any spares. Also, bring a pen/pencil,notebook, water bottle, and a light snack if youthink you’ll need one. Paperwork: Expect to complete some initialpaperwork with Human Resources on your firstday. Unless directed otherwise by yourorganization’s HR department, plan to bring a validphoto ID (driver’s license or passport) and yoursocial security card if you have one. When indoubt, ask your supervisor about what documentsyou need to provide.
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PREPARING FOR YOURFIRST DAY
Structure: Schedule time to set expectations forcommunication with your supervisor on your firstday. Good questions to ask include: how he/shewould like to be informed of your work progress(emails, meetings, phone calls?) and how oftenhe/she would like to meet to provide feedback inperson (ideally once a week). If you hope to takeany days off, make sure to discuss the vacationtime policies with your supervisor before makingplans. Managing communications andexpectations is an important part of your summerexperience. Location: What is your organization’s physicaladdress? What mode of transportation will youuse to get there? How long will it take? Make sureyou know the answers to these questions well inadvance of your first day. If possible, do a trial runbefore your start date to confirm whatever yourGPS is telling you. And don’t be late! Try to arrive5-10 minutes prior to your start time. Rememberto consider the time of day you'll be commuting.Rush hour can add additional time to yourcommute. Have fun: Yes, you’re there to learn and makeimportant contributions to your organization, butdon’t forget to make friends and have some funwhile you’re at it! Page 3
INTERNSHIPRESOURCES & ARTICLES
25 Short Sweet Tips for Success as a Summer Intern..............................(CLICK HERE)
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16 Tips for Using Email at Your New Job.........................................(CLICK HERE)
Non-compete, Non-solicitation & Non-disclosure Agreements: What You Need to know......................(CLICK HERE)
10 Conversation Starters to Get You Talking at Work.............................(CLICK HERE)
SMART GOALTEMPLATES & TIPSGoal setting helps you draw the most benefit from yourinternship experience while also helping you to providethe most impact at your organization. Create three SMART goals during your first week on thejob, and share them with your supervisor. Be sure thatyour SMART goals are a balance between your needsand the organization’s needs. Example SMART Goal: (CLICK HERE) S.M.A.R.T goals are: ---> Specific ---> Measurable ---> Achievable ---> Relevant ---> Time-Bound "By August 1, 2019, I will increase my organization'swebsite traffic by 10% by optimizing our content forSEO and by posting to the company's social media pageonce a day."
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EXPLORE PITTSBURGH:OUR TOP PICKS
Food & Nightlife
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Movies & Music
Amusement Parks
Outdoor Adventures
Next Pittsburgh - click herePittsburgh City Paper - click hereVisit Pittsburgh - click here
Deutschtown Music Festival - click hereMovies in the Park - click here
Sandcastle Water Park - click hereKennywood Park - click here
Whitewater Rafting & Biking - click hereOhiopyle - click here
Three Rivers Arts Festival - click here
STAFF CONTACTINFORMATION
Please email [email protected] with any questions orconcerns during your internship experience.
Joe Battelline Career Consultant, Dietrich College
Joseph Devine, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Dietrich College
Cameron Dively Research Assistant, Dietrich College
Sarah Kordish
Graduate Intern, PGH Summer Internship Program
Andrew Ramey, Ph.D. Academic Advisor, Department of History
Kristin Staunton
Career Consultant, Dietrich College
Ana Maria Ulloa-Shields Assistant Dean, Dietrich College
Director of the Academic Advisory Center
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Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program Committee
