Learn About Externship Opportunities
Externship Objective
It may also be called a “job shadow” experience where a student has the opportunity to spend a day or a few days observing an employee in a specific job function. They are unpaid and no academic credit is granted. They can be located in a wide variety of places. Students have the chance to ask questions and understand what the day-to-day job responsibilities entail. It allows students to continue to explore options to see if it would be the right fit for them. Examples of activities on an Externship: Observe a manager in action on the job, attend a meeting, participate as an observer on teleconference calls.
- Average Salary: None
- Commitment: 1 day, a few days, 1 week – varies by company
- Periods: Typically fall semester and some spring opportunities
- No credit is granted
Who’s Eligible?
Typically Freshman and sometimes Sophomore students
How Do I Find An Externship Opportunity?
Through the events and learning activities on-campus, you will meet professionals in a variety of industries. Students have been able to find Externships on Raidernet and through students clubs in such companies as Prudential and Johnson and Johnson.
- Check Raidernet for Externship listings available to RBS-Newark students
- Join and actively attend student club information sessions
- Attend Corporate Information Sessions
