5 Steps to Get You Started

Step 1: Look for an Internship

Below is a list of places to begin your search:

• COB recruiting events such as Meet the Firms and Business Career Expo.
• UM Experiential Learning and Career Success provides Handshake, a FREE and comprehensive career services program designed to assist with internship search and career preparation. Students must register with Handshake (https://app.joinhandshake.com/login) to view and apply for jobs and internships.
• COB students may apply for internships advertised on Handshake or other sources for which they are qualified. Students may also develop their own internship opportunity.
• Internship opportunities do not necessarily need to be labeled as "Internship."

Step 2: Obtain Job Description

After receiving a job description from the prospective employer you must meet with the Internship Director, Kathleen Tarkalson in GBB L35. She will review the position for credit worthiness.

• This can be done in advance of accepting the position.
• The job description determines whether or not the position is worthy of academic credit and it determines how the internship will be classified (BMIS, BMGT, BMKT, ACTG or BFIN).
• Acceptable job descriptions may contain NO MORE than 25% clerical work.

Step 3: Apply for and Accept the Offer!

• Follow the application instructions included in the position announcement to apply for the internship.
• If students need help preparing a resume and/or cover letter, they may contact Traci Beighle at traci.beighle@mso.umt.edu to schedule an appointment.

Step 4: Complete the Online Learning Agreement

• Obtain an electronic copy of the job description
• Write your personal learning objectives (3-4 objectives stating what you want to accomplish and learn during the experience)
• Email Kathleen Tarkalson to receive step-by-step instructions for completing the online learning agreement

Step 5: Register for Credit

• After you complete the learning agreement you will receive your registration override.
• Register and pay for the internship credits as you would for any other course.