Students

• All externship postings can be found on DULink
• Externship opportunities are available in many locations. However, most opportunities are in large cities, such as NYC, Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland
• The majority of externship opportunities are during Winter Break, so make sure you look for opportunities based on where you will be during that time or where you can afford to travel to on your own
• If you want help finding an opportunity other than those listed in DULink, please contact Career Exploration & Development at career@denison.edu

• Follow the application instructions listed in each externship description. Please notice that some require supplemental application documents
• Most applications are due by mid-November
• If you are selected and you accept the offer, you are required to attend a preparation workshop and to complete the externship

• Develop a professional network – Add your externship host and other professionals to your network. These contacts may be able to provide ongoing mentorship and connect you with future internships or full-time job opportunities.
• Increased confidence in career choice – Gain a better idea of your area of study, skills, interests, values and how they all relate to a career.
• No long-term commitment – Receive valuable insight into a particular industry in as little as one day!
• Establish goals for the future – Externships often convert to internships, which often convert to jobs

FAQ

What is the difference between an internship and externship?

• An externship is a short-term opportunity, which typically lasts one to two days while internships vary in length and last for longer periods of time. Unlike some internships, externships do not offer pay or academic credit.

Can I arrange an externship on my own with a Denison alum or friend?

• Yes! If you find someone open to hosting an externship experience for you, please tell us about it and/or refer your host to Zach Pavol;  pavolz@denison.edu or call 740-587-6656
• If you have already completed an externship, please let our office know about it by completing a brief form

Is housing/transportation provided?

• No. It is important to consider geographic location. Most students choose externships close to their hometown or Denison’s campus. While most externships only last one day, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange housing and transportation and cover any related expenses.

Alumni/Employer

To Post an Externship

• Contact Career Exploration & Development at career@denison.edu or 740.587.6656 and we will help you to design the externship and connect you with students

OR

• Create an externship description and post on your DULink account https://denison-csm.symplicity.com/employers/

             Externship description template [pdf]

             Sample externship description [pdf]

• Support the career development of Denison students
• Promote your organization to potential future interns and full-time employees
• Low investment in time and resources for a meaningful connection with students

Helping Secure Externship Hosts

If you are interested in helping grow the externship program, but you personally are not able to host a student, you can either…

• Connect with CE&D to someone within your organization who can offer an externship
• Connect CE&D to other alumni your know in your city who may be able to offer and externship

FAQ

What is the difference between an internship and externship?

• An externship is a short-term opportunity, which typically lasts one to two days while internships vary in length and last for longer periods of time.

Do I need to pay the externs?

• No. Unlike some internships, externships do not usually offer pay or academic credit

Do I need to provide housing/transportation to students?

• Optional. Students are expected to pay their own way. If possible, most students would probably appreciate financial support for their food and travel expenses.