BSA303, Research Internship, 15 February, 2017

This class covers first aid certificate, internship, professional stuff, and getting ready to go out into the workforce.

Practice-based administration 50%
demonstrated knowledge of health and safety in the workplace

• obtain a nationally recognized first aid certificate
• applied knowledge of health and safety obtained in research-led industry practice papers to ensure compliance while in the workplace

refined, updated and submitted internship proposals

• refined and updated critical skills identified for entrance into professional roles within their given industry
• reviewed internship proposal in accordance with developing focus on specific industry opportunity
• communicated effectively with industry professionals to facilitate internship opportunities
• submitted comprehensive proposal to identified sector professional/s to facilitate completion of proposed internship (with PM approval)

Assignments

Must do 100 hours minimum of an internship to graduate

Personal branding

Presentation on what was done and learned in internship

Assessment 1:

Personal Branding

prepare for future opportunities and show people what you are

• curriculum vitae
• portfolio, electronic or printed
• showreel
• website

Industry Assessment:

identify at least three industry opportunities within Southland and a further four opps on a national level. Will help identify local opps and get feel for creative industry in NZ so internship hours best compliment overall career plans

provide synopsis of each company/organisation, including links to webiste and/or major works. Include contact details and the address of the company

Internship breakdown

provide info on how you wish to break down industry hours ie all your time with one or several providers.  Justify choice in relation to experience you are hoping to provide and get

• cover letter/email
• detailed explanation of why you've chosen those providers
• how this will benefit your career options
• dates and times of negotiated hours (if determined) for internship
• provide workable plan for compelling hours by November
• provide an impact assessment on your workload

Timetabling is IMPORTANT! Know when you have time to do internships.

CV will go down to one page and be visually interesting, and will tie back to website.

Eye-catching CVs

40 CVS

have at least 30% contrast between hues when choosing background and text

depending on who you've sending your CV to, consider a fold-able pamphlet

potential figures to have in the background- polar bear, armadillo

pb eating bites out of an iceblock to reveal MWC logo