Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is an internship?
A: An internship is an on-site work experience that is either directly related to your major field of study or your career interest.
Q: What are the benefits of an internship?
A: An internship gives you the opportunity to:- Gain valuable work experience before you graduate;
- Develop new skills and refine others;
- Apply knowledge gained from coursework to on-the-job situations;
- Reality-test tentative career choices;
- Meet and work with professionals, establishing contacts for letters of reference and networking;
- Experience new work environments;
- Earn money for tuition and expenses. Help students gain a new perspective on his/her talents.
- Interns have a chance to "test" their career interests.
Q: How do I find an IT internship?
A:
- Visit our website at ….
- Visit your school’s Career Center
- Visit the State Personnel Board’s Website at ….
Q: When is a good time to start looking for an IT internship?
A: Applicants need to apply for the program during the final quarter/semester of their junior year of college.
Q: Can I get academic credit for my IT internship?
A: There is a possibility you may able to obtain academic credit, discuss this with your career center.
Q: What is the difference between a Student Assistant and an IT intern?
A: IT Interns will be assigned tasks and responsibilities equivalent to their classification and functional areas. Each intern receives on-the-job training as specified in their Duty Statement and the Individual Development Plan. The intern will be assigned a mentor for the duration of the program. Permanent State employment will be considered after successful completion of program criteria.
Q: What salary can I expect?
A: The salary is equivalent to an entry level position; this can be addressed with hiring organization.
Q: How many hours can I work as an IT intern?
A: Your work schedule will be determined by you and your hiring organization. You will be required to work 960 hours to complete the program.
Q: How do I qualify?
A:
- Enrollment in the California State University, Sacramento; the University California, Davis; or the University of the Pacific in information technology-related coursework as specified by State Personnel Board (SPB) Information Systems Analyst Series class specifications;
- Per SPB Information Systems Analyst Series class specifications, a student must complete at least 60 semester or 90 quarter units at a recognized college or university, of which 12 semester or 18 quarter units are comprised of information technology-related coursework based on the institutional requirements of the college or university, with one year of coursework remaining prior to graduation within a recognized IT degree program;
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 3.25 GPA in the last 60 undergraduate units, and good academic standing with the college or university;
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident and eligible to work in this country as determined by the U.S. Immigration Laws;
- A clearly written statement of qualifications for pursuing this program. This statement should explain the applicant's career and academic goals;
- Three letters of recommendation indicating the applicant's abilities and potential for completing the program successfully. These letters should assess the student's abilities to perform well in academic courses, to conduct research independently, to express ideas well in writing and orally, and to think critically, analytically and creatively;
- Applicants must present official transcript(s) from each college and university attended;
- All application materials must be received before the evaluation begins;
- Must pass a background check if the organization requires it as a condition of employment.