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Geography and Anthropology Internships

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Learning on the Job

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Offering internships is a top priority for the Department of Geography and Anthropology. Faculty and staff push their students to gain valuable career experience, and they also build strong relationships with businesses to give you consistently excellent internship openings. You could work for an organization like the Environmental Protection Agency or earn an internship in rapidly growing fields such as geographic information systems (GIS) or remote sensing.

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I'm a student—how do I apply for an internship?

We have some simple steps for you to follow. With help from faculty and advisors, some hard work and bravery you could land the perfect internship in the field of geography or anthropology.

Below are some general steps for finding and applying for an internship:

  1. Search for an internship that you qualify for in career fields that interest you the most. (Search online, ask your advisors, professors or contact Career Services.)
  2. Prepare your resume, cover letter and references. List your relevant credentials, experiences and skills and don’t be afraid to talk yourself up. You should have all of these documents checked by a friendly staff member in Career Services to make sure it’s just right for the position you’re applying for. View examples of résumés tailored for application to a geography position. Example 1 | Example 2
  3. Apply! Email your résumé, cover letter and references in PDF format or drop off physical copies in person.

For more information, you can reach out to UW-Eau Claire’s Career Services or contact the Department of Geography and Anthropology using the form at the bottom of this page.

I'm a business or organization—how do I hire a Blugold intern?

Our students have the skills to help your business or organization grow! The well-rounded education they receive gives them the ability to work on a variety of projects and tasks. Hiring a Blugold intern also provides fresh perspective, skills in new technology, and an opportunity to invest in the future of your industry.

Below is a general process for finding a Blugold intern:

  1. Identify an area of need that also provides beneficial experience to an intern. These could be special projects or peak periods when extra staff are needed.
  2. Define the timeframe of the internship, including its duration and hours the intern is expected to work in a day and week.
  3. Assess how much staff support the intern position will need. Interns will need instruction to get started and someone who they can go to with ideas and questions.
  4. Create a specific advertisement for the position. The more specific you are, the more likely you are to find an intern that will meet your needs. Below is an outline:
  • Description: overall description of the goal of the opportunity.
  • Duties and Expectations: specific tasks, skills, and outcomes the student will be engaged in. Linking these activities to learning outcomes such as conducting research, GIS analysis, data interpretation, and critical thinking will help attract students.
  • Requirements: Are there certain skills the intern must possess in order to complete the internship. Knowledge of specific software is a good example here.
  • Logistics: details on when the opportunity is available and how long it will be for and what the hours are. If you expect weekly meetings for example, this is a good place to specify that weekly meetings are required.
  • Application: How to apply with contact information and what specific application materials are required.

For more information on the benefits of hiring an intern and how to do so, visit UW-Eau Claire’s Career Services. To inquire about hiring an intern from the Department of Geography and Anthropology, please use the contact information at the bottom of this page.

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