{"id":145,"date":"2012-03-27T13:11:23","date_gmt":"2012-03-27T17:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/losangeles\/?page_id=145"},"modified":"2017-10-13T16:47:17","modified_gmt":"2017-10-13T20:47:17","slug":"faq-interning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/losangeles\/incoming-students\/internships__trashed\/faq-interning\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ: Interning"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>WHAT IS THE INTERNSHIP TIMELINE? HOW DOES IT WORK?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>CAN I SEARCH FOR AN INTERNSHIP NOT PROVIDED BY BULA?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

WILL I BE PAID?\u00a0 IF SO, HOW MUCH?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

AM I GUARANTEED A PLACEMENT? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

CAN I PICK THE COMPANY I WORK FOR?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

CAN I HAVE MULTIPLE INTERNSHIPS?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

HOW MUCH TIME WILL BE SPENT AT MY INTERNSHIP(S)?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

DO I HAVE TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

IF I COMMIT TO AN INTERNSHIP AND HATE IT, CAN I LEAVE?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

HOW OFTEN DO BULA STUDENTS SECURE EMPLOYMENT AS A RESULT OF THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH BULA?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

WHAT DO I WEAR TO INTERVIEWS?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/a>WHAT IS THE INTERNSHIP TIMELINE? HOW DOES IT WORK?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within 2 weeks of acceptance to the BULA program: Complete and submit your Internship Questionnaire (part of the LA specific pre-departure paperwork). This document will provide us with a snapshot of your unique interests and skill set.<\/p>\n

Late-October (for Spring semester) or early April (for summer\/fall semesters): Accepted students will conduct a face-to-face interview with Assistant Director Michael Ouellette and\/or Program Specialist Thomas Potts (pottstd@bu.edu) in Boston at the\u00a0Charles River Campus. You will be sent a scheduling email 1-2 weeks prior to the interview. If for some reason you cannot attend an individual interview, then\u00a0we will arrange a meeting via Skype or phone. The purpose of the interview is\u00a0to review past and present options for employers that might be of interest to you, discuss the pros and cons of each, and ferret out new ones that may also be a good fit.<\/p>\n

4-6 weeks before your arrival, you will receive an email with a list of leads to companies we feel would be the best choices for you. Then it is up to you to further investigate those options and submit your cover letter and resume (and sometimes a writing sample) to them directly.<\/p>\n

Please review the leads carefully and provide us feedback on which companies interested you enough to apply.\u00a0 Stay in communication with us, and we will continue researching other companies on your behalf.<\/p>\n

When you arrive in Los Angeles: You should\u2019ve already made contact with the potential internship providers and can request a face-to-face meeting with them during the first week you\u2019re in town.\u00a0 In addition to pursuing these leads, we strongly suggest you comb the Internet for internships in the fields you\u2019re keen on. You\u2019re welcome to apply to anything you think would make sense, but for your sake you must submit the company name, website, job posting, and supervisor contact details for placement approval prior to accepting any position.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>CAN I SEARCH FOR AN INTERNSHIP NOT PROVIDED BY BULA?<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Absolutely.\u00a0 Pursuing an internship through web search or\u00a0familial relationships\u00a0is just fine. In fact, we encourage you to do so.\u00a0 When and if you are offered a chance to interview with an outside lead, the company will have to be vetted by our Assistant Director. We want to make sure the company is legitimate, accommodating of your class schedule, and won\u2019t take advantage of you or ask you to do something that could get anyone into trouble.\u00a0 Please coordinate your search with the Assistant Director and help us help you.
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<\/a>WILL I BE PAID?\u00a0 IF SO, HOW MUCH?<\/strong>
\nWe cannot make any guarantees; most companies offer no pay.\u00a0 But lately, due largely to recent government regulation and oversight, some companies have begun to offer compensation at $8-15\/hour, or via a small stipend, gas money and\/or free lunches.
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<\/a><\/a>AM I GUARANTEED A PLACEMENT?\u00a0 CAN I PICK THE COMPANY I WORK FOR?<\/strong>
\nYou\u00a0will <\/em>have at least one internship; all BULA students secure a minimum internship placement of 20 hours per week.\u00a0 Most students opt to work full-time between one or two companies. While our staff will initially provide “warms leads” in advance of your arrival in Los Angeles, it is up to you to apply for and interview with each company.\u00a0 Due to the ever-changing needs of our internship providers, we cannot guarantee placement at a particular company.\u00a0 However, if you have a “wish list”, we are glad to advocate for your hiring at any appropriate current or new internship provider.
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<\/a>CAN I HAVE MULTIPLE INTERNSHIPS?<\/strong>
\nMany\u00a0students secure two internships and divide their time between the two locations, while others stick with one.\u00a0 During the interview and hiring process, they coordinate with their employers to set up an appropriate schedule.\u00a0 Whether you\u00a0wish to do one or two internships is solely your decision.
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<\/a>HOW MUCH TIME WILL BE SPENT AT MY INTERNSHIP(S)?<\/strong>
\nStudents are required to spend a minimum of 20 hours per week interning.\u00a0 The majority of students wind up working closer to 40 hours per week.
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<\/a>DO I HAVE TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK?<\/strong>
\nProvided you are meeting your minimum hours required, you do not have to work 5 days a week.
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<\/a>IF I COMMIT TO AN INTERNSHIP AND HATE IT, CAN I LEAVE?<\/strong>
\nBULA makes every effort to pair its students with terrific job opportunities and it is your responsibility to choose your position wisely. Therefore, a decision to quit your assignment prematurely, except in the case of abuse or sexual harassment, will negatively impact your grade.\u00a0\u00a0If, for example, you are unhappy with the type of work you’re granted, the Assistant Director will help you navigate how to discuss your concerns with your supervisor and learn from the experience.
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<\/a>HOW OFTEN DO BULA STUDENTS SECURE EMPLOYMENT AS A RESULT OF THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH BULA?<\/strong>
\nThe majority of students experience a direct correlation between their experience with BULA and their future employment, whether they are hired by one of their internship providers or are able to capitalize on a connection they made while participating in the program.
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<\/a>WHAT DO I WEAR TO INTERVIEWS?<\/strong>
\nPeople in Los Angeles tend to dress more casually at work. For most interviews we recommend that you think along the lines of\u00a0 “Banana Republic.” Men- slacks and a button-down (suits and ties are rarely although occasionally recommended for some of the larger studios) Ladies- slacks or skirt and a blouse or nice dress (no sundresses!) No flip-flops.\u00a0 Many of you will find that the person interviewing you will be dressed more casually.\u00a0 Don’t worry.\u00a0 Once you have secured the position you can slowly determine what is appropriate in your work environment.\u00a0 It is better to make a positive and professional first impression.<\/p>\n

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