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Overview

The Panther Internship Program is for students seeking positions during the school year. This program is designed to provide Florida International University students with career-related work experience prior to graduation.
Students who register for the Panther Internship Program must meet certain requirements and attend an Internship Workshop.

The benefits of the Panther Internship Program include helping students prepare resumes, giving students access to many positions in the South Florida area, and coaching students through the interview process.

Career Services defines an internship as an experience that will afford you priceless opportunities to:

• Explore career options
• Gain exposure to different work environments
  
• Obtain hands-on experience in your field of study
  
• Develop specific work related skills that enhance your marketability upon graduation
  
• Build a network of professional contacts within an organization and industry
  
• Gain professional experience in a chosen career field
  

Put simply, your internship experience will enable you to make more informed decisions about your career path; equip you with valuable skills, industry exposure, and a professional network; and help you grow into a confident, seasoned individual comfortable with the job search.

There is no guarantee that all students who are seeking internships will be hired. A student's major, GPA, skills, resume, and other factors will influence his/her candidacy. However, a savvy student will maximize the resources at Career Services to secure a position.