Step-by-step through the internship

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Step-by-step through the internship

  1. 1.Find an internship

    How do I find an internship?

    • You will gain an overview of possible career fields: Which occupational fields are there? You can also consult our Guess What or take a look at our blog browse our blog.
    • Find out which internship is right for you: Which internship / career field suits me? You can do this by working through the work section in our Guess What handbook.
    • You start looking for a suitable position: Where can I look for jobs? You can find a few places to start your research, for examplehere collected here.

    After step 1, you have looked for an internship: Choose an internship not because it seems to be within reach, but because you are really interested in the professional field in which you would like to do an internship.

    Your search for an internship in the social sciences, humanities or cultural studies will be successful if you use the right search terms. You can find tips, for example, in ourGuess What handbook in the article by Jens Behrmann "The hidden job market".

  2. 2.Before starting the internship

    What do I need to consider before starting my internship?

    • You make sure that your internship meets the formal framework conditions of the university so that it can be recognized as a compulsory internship as part of your studies. This is how it works: You look for a teacher in your main subject who will supervise your internship and also discuss the suitability of your position with you.
    • You apply for an internship. The Career Service can give you support.
    • You draw up an internship contract with your internship provider, if desired.
    • Find out about the legal framework for your internship, for example in the brochure of the German Trade Union Confederation.
    • You clarify the financing of the internship, if available, with regard to BAföGtaxes, etc.
    • You make important agreements with your internship provider. For example, working hours, tasks, activities, integration into a team or project, etc..
    • You discuss your internship project with the teacher at the university who is supervising your internship.
    • If necessary, you attend the accompanying courses that are part of your internship module.

  3. 3.Register internship

    How do I register my internship?

    After step 3, you will have found an internship that suits you, found a supervising teacher, signed an internship contract if necessary and registered the internship at the university.

  4. 4.In the internship

    What should I bear in mind during my internship?

    • You know your rights and obligations.
    • You stand up for yourself as an intern! You're not just there to do tedious legwork.
    • You actively get involved.
    • You ask questions if something is not quite clear to you.
    • You keep in touch with your contact person in the internship.
    • You build up a network for your future career entry.
    • You reflect on whether what you are currently doing is what you would like to do after your studies.
    • If you realize during your internship that it is not, then stop it and dare to look for an alternative.

  5. 5.After the internship

    What else do I need to do after my internship?

    • You have an internship certificate issued and the form "certificate" form.
    • You reflect on your individual career prospects: Do I want to do what I did during my internship? How do I need to gain further qualifications to start my career? Where are there jobs in the field I want to work in? What are the requirements for applicants in my professional field?
    • You will write your internship report and, if necessary, provide the services in your accompanying seminar. You can find tips on writing your report in our Guess What guide.
    • You submit your performance to the supervising teacher together with the form "certificate" form or a copy of your certificate. After reviewing it , they will give feedback to the Examination Office , which will enter your performance.
    • You keep your eyes open for jobs that might be suitable for you after graduation.
    • You can support us and your fellow students by filling out the "brief information" form.

    You have now successfully completed your internship and acquired an important building block for your career start . Remember that your internship is your first foot in the door to the professional world .

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