Students: Career Planning: Externships

An externship is a voluntary experience in which a student spends time observing and working with a professional in an occupational area within the student's field of interest. More lengthy than a job shadow but less intensive than an internship, externships allow the student to observe a professional's regular daily activities, experience a typical week on the job, and potentially conduct informational interviews, tour the facility, and participate in office projects. Externships offer an excellent avenue for sampling a field of interest and understanding the work environment which can aid students in refining career goals. Gaining marketable experience and developing professional connections are two more valuable benefits.

For more information about externship opportunities, contact the Experiential Learning Coordinator at 317-278-8630 or acarlen@iupui.edu.