Before you cancel your class, contact Career Services at 816-501-4861. We can go over topics such as building a resume, networking, creating a personal brand, LinkedIn, articulating the value of a liberal arts education, and other career development related topics during your scheduled class time.

Intern Feature: Ruby Moore

From Saint Louis, Ruby Moore (Senior) was originally an Exercise and Sports Science Major. However, after taking Psychology as a required course, she quickly realized that this field was more suited to her. She has always felt a calling to help others, and believes this degree is her ticket to do that.

Why did you decide to seek out experience related to your major?

Courses prepare us academically, but it is important to do an internship or field-related work experience to give you a better feel. It can help you decide if this is what you want to do.

What is the most valuable thing you have learned?

Learning to have patience and really listening to clients. They may tell you one thing, but by observation you can learn other important aspects of what is going on, which makes a big difference in their treatment plan. I also learned that I like challenges, whereas before I might have been afraid. It's a great feeling to overcome a challenge with a client, especially when it makes someone's day.

What advice do you have for other students regarding internships?

Don't go straight into a career field without testing it out first. Know if this is what you want to do. Academic courses only prepare you so much, internships give you hands-on experience.

Hear interns in the Cooperative Education Program reflect on their experiences on our blog site. According to a report from NACE*, 67.7% of interns were offered full-time employment, and of these, 83.6% were accepted.

Please contact shelly.oliver@rockhurst.edu if you are seeking internship opportunities or if you are interested in receiving academic credit for an internship experience.

*National Association of Colleges and Employers  Experiential Education Survey.

 

The RU Career Account allows you to view part-time, full-time and internship positions that have been posted directly to Rockhurst from employers. You can also post your resume to be visible to recruiters, set up alerts for positions specific to your major, take a free career assessment and explore careers.

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Follow employers from our directory that you are interested in, and receive updates on news and employment postings.

You are not automatically signed up to the account! Attend one of the workshops (Career Services, Massman 3) listed below, or contact Career Services to make an appointment.