Question: What is the Graduate Internship Program?
Answer:
The Graduate Internship Program at Georgia Tech is an innovative approach to experiential learning. The program was established in 1983 and is currently the largest graduate internship program in the United States in which students of all majors are eligible to participate. The program provides all graduate students the opportunity to work with industry and governmental leaders in their respective areas of study. Students receive approval from their major school to work full or part-time assignments during any semester. Graduate students may not work more than two consecutive full-time semesters before returning to school for classes, without approval from the Office of the Vice Provost of Graduate Education.
There are no fees associated with the Graduate Internship Program. Students are enrolled through their registration in an audited hour graduate internship course, based on the number of hours that they are working weekly. A full-time internship (32 – 40 hours/week) permits students to retain all privileges of full-time enrolled students while on work assignments. The Graduate Internship Program is available to masters and doctoral level students.
Question: Are Career Center services available to postdoctoral scholars?
Answer:
Postdoctoral Scholars (defined as Postdoctoral Fellows, Postdoctoral Scholars, Teaching Postdocs and those with other appropriate job titles) are welcome to take advantage of the services provided by the Career Center, including graduate career advising appointments, workshops and events, all-majors career fairs, and CareerBuzz; For career advising appointments, postdocs may email a graduate career advisor directly, or schedule an appointment in CareerBuzz.
NOTE: Postdocs may request access to the CareerBuzz job posting system by entering their @gatech.edu username.
Question: Does the Career Center provide support/direction to those pursuing academic jobs?
Answer:
The future faculty team in the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) provide workshops and individual consultations to assist graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in their academic career development. The annual job search series features workshops on academic packet preparation in the fall semester, followed by interviewing and job talk preparation in the spring term.;The Career Center office provides support for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars exploring their career options broadly. Master’s and Ph.D students seeking career and professional development counseling should make an appointment with a Career Development Advisor in CareerBuzz.
Question: Can I reserve a room for a job interview on campus?
Answer:
Yes! Our Employer Connections Team can help arrange an interview room for you on campus in the Bill Moore Student Success Center. You will need your first and last name, GT ID, major, company/organization with whom you are interviewing, and times in which you require the interview. Email employerconnections@career.gatech.edu for assistance.
Question: What specific events and professional development opportunities are offered through the Career Center and Graduate Studies?
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Our office, in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Studies and Graduate Student Government is proud to present the Career, Research, and Innovation Development Conference (CRIDC) every January. CRIDC is Georgia Tech’s professional development event for graduate students. CRIDC is held annually at the beginning of the spring semester and is designed to connect graduate students of all degree types with professionals in research, industry, consulting and government, nonprofits, management, and entrepreneurship. CRIDC is designed to equip on-campus and online graduate students with tools and knowledge to thrive in an ever-changing job market. In addition, the Office of Graduate Studies periodically offers professional development events for graduate students throughout the year.
Question: Am I able to have an internship as a graduate student?
Answer:
Yes! The Graduate Internship Program allows you to perform a part-time or full-time internship, maintain full-time enrollment, and gain valuable professional experience—all at no cost to you (please NOTE: international students may have some cost associated with the program).
Question: Where can I find out about events like Career Fairs, Workshops, or Employer Information Sessions on campus?
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The Career Center has an up-to-date list of all upcoming events located under the Events section of our website.
Question: I am interested in going to a professional school after my time at Georgia Tech. Who can I speak with?
Answer:
Pre-Graduate & Pre-Professional (PGPP) Advising works with students who choose to attend professional or graduate school or pursue prestigious fellowships. PGPP supports students and alumni considering careers in academia, health, law, teaching, and other fields. The PGPP programs and PGPP advisors encourage students to reflect on their knowledge, skills, experience, and strengths to determine the best path forward to their immediate and long-term goals.
Question: What can I do to prepare for my appointment with your Graduate Career Advisor?
Answer:
The important thing is to come with an open mind, ready to take the next steps towards your future. If you don’t know where to start we can help you – wherever you are. Here are some things you might consider doing ahead of time to help prepare yourself for our appointment:
– Things to think about…What are your interests (academic/career or otherwise)?
– What causes do you care about?
– What kinds of experiences have you already had and how did you feel about them?
– What do you do well and like to spend your time doing?
Question: How can I make an appointment with a Graduate Career Advisor?
Answer:
You can make an appointment with a Graduate Career Advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by visiting CareerBuzz and making an appointment there.