Boise State University Career Guide - 2025 - Flipbook - Page 22
WORK U INTERNSHIPS
B oise State provides you with multiple ways to get hands on
- professional experience in your career feld. In
addition to traditional internships, we ofer Work U internships. Find out what the diferences are below.
What is Work U?
Work U is a unique internship program
at Boise State. In addition to gaining
professional experience, you’ll be provided
with a mentor, opportunities to clarify
your career goals, and help leveraging the
experience to launch your career. You’ll
build your resume and your network - while
gaining 3 upper-division
credits.
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How is Work U diferent from a
traditional internship?
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Application Process: With a traditional internship,
you apply directly to the employer. With Work U,
we place you into an internship - you just apply
to the Work U program and tell us which three
opportunities for the upcoming semester you’re
most interested in.
Who Can Apply: While employers hiring a
traditional intern may require a specifc major or
previous experience, every Work U opportunity
is open to all majors, skill sets, and levels of
experience. In fact, we prioritize applicants without
professional experience, making Work U a great
way to start getting experience in your desired
career feld.
Class with a Career Advisor: You’ll spend 10 hours
a week with your Work U employer and have
class once a week to enhance your internship
experience. In class, a career advisor will help
you identify the skills you’re gaining, learn how
to put them on resumes and talk about them in
interviews, and navigate challenges that arise in
your internship.
Learn more about Work U
Scan the QR code or go to
boisestate.edu/career/work--u
Tips for Applying to Work U
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Start by reviewing the Work U internships
available for the upcoming semester to see what
you’re most interested in. The employers and
opportunities change each semester, but Boise
State is always working with top local employers to
create high quality internship experiences to place
Work U students into. These employers include
companies, government agencies, and nonprofts.
Fully answer each question on the application. The
amount of thought you put into your answers will
likely determine whether you get into the program!
Double check for errors.
Make sure your answers show a strong sense of
purpose. Clearly explain how this experience will
beneft you and your career goals.
You can select up to 3 opportunities you’re
interested in. To increase your odds of being
placed, select 3.
Make sure you have a good resume. Once we’ve
matched you with an internship, your resume will
go to the employer to approve your placement.
See page 26 for help getting started!
