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Marketing and Supply Chain Management Internships

Intro

An internship provides hands-on experience in your profession, deepens your knowledge, builds connections and boosts confidence. Many internships lead to job offers, as companies often use them to screen potential employees. 

Internships can be paid or unpaid, part-time or full-time, and may earn university credits including credits towards major requirements or be recorded as non-credit experiences. They can also fulfill course requirements in your major. While not mandatory, students are strongly encouraged to complete at least one internship during their college career.

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Internship Spotlight: Voices from the Field
Marketing student, JJ Szot, standing next to Planter's Peanut vehicle while on internship with Hormel Foods
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JJ Szot
"During my 10-week retail sales internship at Hormel Foods in Philadelphia, I gained invaluable experience in the CPG industry by stepping out of my comfort zone, traveling, and participating in various events. I strongly encourage fellow students to seize the incredible internship opportunities offered by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire."
Marketing student, Kaitlyn Riehle, standing next to sign for internship with UWEC
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Kaitlyn Riehle
"My internship with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has allowed me to gain hands-on marketing experience working with local small businesses. I have had the opportunity to gain exposure to diverse marketing needs across various industries, lead client meetings to share my knowledge, and actively strengthen my marketing expertise. This experience has been a huge stepping stone for my future career."
Supply Chain student, Brian Salinas, standing next to airplane during internship at Cirrus Aircrafts.
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Brian Salinas
"This internship has been extremely beneficial in my growth as a professional and my education as a student. Having experience in a manufacturing facility helped me apply what I learned in class and gave me a great base of knowledge for entry into future roles."
Professional photo of marketing student, Molly Curtis, at internship with National Business Institute
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Molly Curtis
"My seven-month internship at the National Business Institute was invaluable, providing me with hands-on experience and leading directly to a full-time job offer. I highly recommend internships for the practical skills and immediate career opportunities they offer upon graduation."
Marketing student, Chayse Earney, on field during her EC Express internship.
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Chayse Earney
"I did internships with Royal Credit Union, the Eau Claire Express, and the UWEC marketing department during my time as a student. All of these internships were valuable in teaching me real world skills that I apply to my current job each and every day, especially in marketing strategy, time management, and adaptability. I would highly recommend an internship to any student, as you will gain on the job experience that cannot be learned in just taking your classes!
Marketing student, Zach Yuza, standing next to marketing displays with multiple co-workers at his internship at Nabisco
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Zach Yuza
"I have learned so much about the importance of vendors in the grocery business and have gain a lot of important knowledge after meeting with several business professionals, along with how to merchandise the products and the best ways to correctly order write/sell to the supermarkets."
Marketing student, Lauren Schubert, standing next to company logo at her internship with Smartpress.
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Lauren Schubert
"This summer I’ve had the amazing opportunity of joining The Bernard Group and Smartpress as their online marketing intern. Throughout the 12-week, full-time internship I have learned so many new business skills and gotten first-hand experience in all facets of marketing. This summer internship has helped add to my marketing and management knowledge immensely because I am learning something new each day. I also get to build relationships with other employees and gain post-graduation opportunities."
Marketing student, Esmeralda Salgado, at internship with CarHop Auto Sales and Finance
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Esmeralda Salgado
"I had the opportunity to intern in marketing at CarHop Auto Sales & Finance, traveling to several of their 36 locations. Despite being a student, CarHop was supportive and encouraged me to apply what I learned in school to real-world marketing scenarios."
Marketing student, Evan Johnson, and his manager standing next to company logo at his internship at Trane.
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Evan Johnson
"During my internship, I've managed email nurture projects and developing skills in marketing data analysis to inform further strategies for Trane. My internship has offered me hands-on experience, skill development, and industry insights, making it invaluable for my career growth. I highly recommend everyone pursue an internship, as it offers practical experience into your field and helps expand your professional network."
Marketing Analytics student, Lauren Schubert, standing in Campus Mall at her internship with UWEC IMC
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Lauren Schubert
"I am very grateful to have such an awesome internship opportunity through the university where I can get involved in campus activities, create, and publish content and network with business professionals and students! Being a marketing major, I am lucky to work with the marketing team and gain professional experience."

Marketing and Supply Chain Management Intern Projects

Check out some of what our students did while on an internship!

Marketing/Sales/Analytics

  • Constructed, administered, and analyzed satisfaction and opinion surveys.
  • Developed sales presentation proposals and made sales calls to clients.
  • Created websites and developed social media campaigns.
  • Planned and implemented special events.
  • Utilized statistical techniques, data visualization tools, and dashboards to help explore patterns.
  • Summarized findings created visual representations, and crafted meaningful stories that conveyed data analysis results.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

  • Assisted in the development of inventory control standards.
  • Coordinated the timely delivery of finished products to the supply chain.
  • Documented changes in software, systems, or procedures.
  • Adjusted staffing in response to fluctuating throughput requirements.
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How to Enroll in an Internship

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Eligibility
  1. At least junior standing with GPA of 2.6 or higher.
  2. Be declared a major in the department.
  3. Completed core course(s) of their declared major. 
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Log in to Handshake

Go to Handshake and log in with your UW-Eau Claire credentials.

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Submit Experience Form
  1. Be prepared to complete all required questions at one time, as Handshake does not have a "save" feature. 
  2. Select "Career Center" on left side of screen, then select “Experiences”. Click “Submit an Experience”, on menu bar. 
  3. Under “Experience Type”, choose “College of Business-Marketing and Supply Chain Management Internship”.
  4. Select the term in which you are completing the internship.
  5. Fill out the information in the reporting form and complete the departmental questions.
  6. When finished, click “Submit Experience” at the bottom of the page.
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Attach Required Documents

Attach a copy of the required documents to the Handshake Experience by clicking on “Experiences” in Handshake, and “View Details” for your internship. Select “New Attachment” on the top left of the page and upload the documents.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  1. Job description
  2. Job offer letter
  3. Marketing and Supply Chain Management - Internship Company Agreement Form
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Approval Process

Once complete, the experience will be routed to Career Services and the Marketing and Supply Chain Management Department. You will be notified from Handshake and provided permission to register for the course if completing the internship for credit.

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Check Application Status
  1. Go to Handshake and log in with your UW-Eau Claire credentials.
  2. Select “Career Center” on top left of the screen, then click “Experiences”.
  3. Select “View Details” on your internship.
  4. Scroll down to the approval section to view the status.
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Questions?

Department: Contact Dr. Scott Swanson, Department Chair.

Handshake: Contact Career Services.

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Marketing and Supply Chain Management Department

Schneider Social Science Hall 400D
1702 Park Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States

715-836-3677