Career and Internship Resources

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Internship/Experience Providers

For more information on our services, or to send proposed internship and job postings for review:

Kyle Stapley
E-mail: kyle_stapley@byu.edu
Fax: (801) 422-0654; Attn: Internship Office
Mail: Theatre and Media Arts Internship Office
Brigham Young University
D-581 HFAC
Provo, UT 84602

Prospective Interns

Internship opportunities are received weekly and are located within Utah, around the country, as well as internationally. An internship experience often leads to valuable connections for later careers. For more information on available internships or employment opportunities, please contact the department's internship coordinator:

Kyle Stapley
D-581 HFAC
Email:  kyle_stapley@byu.edu
Phone: (801) 422-4576

Internship Forms

The following forms require Adobe Reader. Applications, Agreements and Evaluations can either be submitted electronically or printed and submitted to the TMA Office in D-581 HFAC.

Full Internship Packet

Overview of Academic Internships  This general overview explains the responsibilities of everyone involved with your academic internship experience.

Student Responsibilities Checklist  This checklist designed to help you comply with the requirements for obtaining credit for your internship.

Internship Application  This application is specific to the Theatre and Media Arts Department and must be completed, signed (by you and your faculty advisor), and returned to the internship coordinator in order to be considered for an internship through the department.

Internship Objectives  You must list at least 3 objectives you hope to achieve though your internship experience along with how you plan to meet those objectives.

Student Agreement  Before you can register for your academic internship, you must read, sign, and return the Student Agreement stating that you will abide by the university's guidelines.

Internship Assignments  This document explains the assignments you will be required to complete during and after your internship experience.

Internship Journal  This electronic form is to be used to submit your weekly journal entries.

Student Internship Evaluation  This evaluation form is to be filled out by you at the completion of your internship experience.

Experience Provider/Internship Supervisor Evaluation of Student  This evaluation form is to be filled out by your internship supervisor at the completion of your internship.

Student/Intern Responsibilities

1. The student's first responsibility is to ensure that they have met all of the department's prerequisites before seeking and obtaining an internship. Most students locate internships through their department's internship office or on their own by pursuing a course of action similar to that of a job search. Once the student has secured an internship, he or she is responsible for contacting the department coordinator to initiate proper paperwork for the internship process.

2. While completing the internship, you must remember that you represent BYU and the Theatre and Media Arts Department. All standards applicable to resident students at BYU are expected of you during your entire duration as a student whether on or off the campus. Your conduct and performance is critical to our program and our continued relationship with experience/internship provider. Remember, employment may be established through the internship experience.
3. Tuition for the internship will be charged on a per credit basis.

Tips on Finding an Internship

• Do some preliminary research. Write down what you want in your ideal internship: geography/location, industry, hours per week, pay, etc.
• Meet with your department internship coordinator to discuss your options for internships.
• Set up "info interviews" with potential employers-find out what kind of internships are available in your field and what employers are looking for.
• Visit Web sites that list job and internship opportunities (ie. state job boards, indeed.com).
• Remember that every internship could lead to full-time employment. Gaining related experience now will give you a step up on the competition later.
 

Sample Interview Questions:

• What's unique about you?
• What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
• What did you enjoy the most about your university studies?
• Describe a major problem that you had in school and how you solved it.
• Tell us about three accomplishments you are proud of.
• Have you ever had any failures?
• Describe your ideal job.
• Why do you feel we should hire you for this position?
For more tips and resources, visit the BYU Internship Office Student Resources Web page.