Internship

[vong]

im planning on doing internship next summer and i have a few questions bout it (my major is MIS *MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS);

- is interning like an actual job? or are you just job shadowing someone
- are you supposed to get paid?
- how much knowledge am i supposed to have under my belt?
~ i currently have programming knowledge, microsoft office knowledge, going to have a few more coming up this fall.

if you have any experience or some tips it'll be helpful too

also, i am looking around (using my uni's hiring link and came across this)

POSITION TYPE Internship/Co-op
SALARY RANGE $8.00/hour

DESCRIPTION
The Lincoln Housing Authority is seeking an Intern to assist in providing end user support for agency staff at various locations. The position offers flexible hours up to a maximum of 19 hours a week and is not eligible for any benefits.

This position will provide end-user support of installed computer applications including, but not limited to the
following:
1. Microsoft Windows 95, 98, and XP
2. Microsoft Outlook 98
3. Corel Office Suite
4. Microsoft Word
5. Microsoft Access
Assist in maintaining and updating the LHA Intranet
Assist in maintaining and updating the LHA Web Page
Assist in configuration and installation of new or existing PC hardware and peripheral devices.
Perform other related duties as required.

[NK/HB]

QUALIFICATION
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to comprehend and follow both oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently, prioritize work tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
Working knowledge of the following software products: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office,
Corel Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
Working knowledge of networking software and protocols such as Windows NT/2000 Server,
TCP/IP, etc.
Working knowledge of software and hardware troubleshooting and installation.
Major course work in Computer Networking, MCSE Preparation, Computer Science or a related
field.
Minimum of a 2.75 GPA.
Must possess a valid State of Neb. drivers license and a clean driving record.
Work is performed in a standard office setting and requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Must possess the manual dexterity necessary to perform keyboarding and computer operation tasks and to drive to other agency locations in Lincoln, Neb.

i guess what my question is whats the difference of this from an internship? i thought internship you just follow someone and see what they do and etc. it normally lasts for a few weeks and if they like you, they'll hire you and/or refer you to someone else to hire you after you graduate from college.

but from the description, this looks like a part-time job or something

 

[ender land]

im planning on doing internship next summer and i have a few questions bout it (my major is MIS *MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS);

- is interning like an actual job? or are you just job shadowing someone
- are you supposed to get paid?
- how much knowledge am i supposed to have under my belt?
~ i currently have programming knowledge, microsoft office knowledge, going to have a few more coming up this fall.

Depends a lot on the company. A lot of larger companies will have intern programs where you spend the summer or a semester working. Lots of variation company to company, but more or less you likely probably work with someone who is an advisor/boss/etc. Imo, if you do an internship and only job shadow you are really not doing an internship but more of an apprenticeship.

Experience required varies but in my experiences companies primarily look at your classification in school (sophmore, junior, senior, etc).

Some internships are paid - generally whether or not you get paid lines up with how well your future career pays, ie jobs which pay more fulltime (engineering, comp sci, etc) probably will pay for internships, whereas lower paying jobs might not (political science, graphic design, etc). This is a general case, you will find exceptions either way. Also varies country to country, I'm not sure if you are in the USA or not. Presumably since I thnk that's referring to Lincoln Nebraska.

i guess what my question is whats the difference of this from an internship? i thought internship you just follow someone and see what they do and etc. it normally lasts for a few weeks and if they like you, they'll hire you and/or refer you to someone else to hire you after you graduate from college.

but from the description, this looks like a part-time job or something

I would not consider that an internship based on the description.

 

[vong]

Depends a lot on the company. A lot of larger companies will have intern programs where you spend the summer or a semester working. Lots of variation company to company, but more or less you likely probably work with someone who is an advisor/boss/etc. Imo, if you do an internship and only job shadow you are really not doing an internship but more of an apprenticeship.

Experience required varies but in my experiences companies primarily look at your classification in school (sophmore, junior, senior, etc).

Some internships are paid - generally whether or not you get paid lines up with how well your future career pays, ie jobs which pay more fulltime (engineering, comp sci, etc) probably will pay for internships, whereas lower paying jobs might not (political science, graphic design, etc). This is a general case, you will find exceptions either way. Also varies country to country, I'm not sure if you are in the USA or not. Presumably since I thnk that's referring to Lincoln Nebraska.




I would not consider that an internship based on the description.

kk thanks, and yeah i've figured that shouldn't be an internship since it seems too much like a part time job / real life job

 

[robbieduncan]

When I was an intern in 1999 (at Goldman Sachs in London) I was expected to do a normal job. I was given a workstation and a project that had to be completed in the 10 weeks I was there. The project was in a language I had never programmed in on a platform I had never used (neither had anyone else in team I was working in either). I was expected to stand on my own two feet, learn for myself and deliver. In addition I was exposed to some of the traders as some of the systems I was working with were essentially unsupported so I had to step in and help solve some production issues that were loosing us money by the second the systems were not operating.

For this I was paid £400 a week (about $640 a week at the time).

 

[vong]

darn, i'll try it out though, hopefully i wont do too bad or something

 

[Capt Underpants]

An internship is pretty much a job -- except that it's usually undertaken by students for a specified period of time (not long term employment). There's no reason to be nervous about it.

 

[vong]

An internship is pretty much a job -- except that it's usually undertaken by students for a specified period of time (not long term employment). There's no reason to be nervous about it.

the only thing i'm nervous about is actually messing up on the job / not having enough MIS knowledge. my UNI requires 7 classes out of the MIS field + other stuff to receive a BACH degree in MIS. i only got 1 down so far. so maybe... 4 by the time next summer rolls around.

 

[chrono1081]

When I was an intern in 1999 (at Goldman Sachs in London) I was expected to do a normal job. I was given a workstation and a project that had to be completed in the 10 weeks I was there. The project was in a language I had never programmed in on a platform I had never used (neither had anyone else in team I was working in either). I was expected to stand on my own two feet, learn for myself and deliver. In addition I was exposed to some of the traders as some of the systems I was working with were essentially unsupported so I had to step in and help solve some production issues that were loosing us money by the second the systems were not operating.

For this I was paid £400 a week (about $640 a week at the time).

This is the kind of internship I'm aiming for. I have to tweak my resume though. Sadly I keep getting people looking for IT stuff (since thats what my background is in) verses programming and development internships (which is what I am applying for).