The Internship Handbook
(First Edition)
©2025, 282 pages
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The Internship Handbook is designed to prepare students and then guide them through the internship experience. It combines theoretical knowledge to help readers better understand their personalities, traits, values, and strengths with practical activities such as discussion questions and activities to streamline the internship process.
The handbook begins with self-assessment, encouraging readers to engage in self-awareness and exploration to identify their personal strengths and professional values. Succeeding chapters detail how to navigate the job market, emphasizing the importance of networking, and presenting strategies for the application process. The book offers insight into the dynamics of securing an internship, thriving within one, and transitioning smoothly at its conclusion. It places a strong emphasis on the development of soft skills alongside the acquisition of professional competencies, describing internships as pivotal to gaining practical experience while facilitating reflection on personal growth and career paths.
The Internship Handbook is an excellent resource for students embarking upon the internship experience. It could also be used in courses or programs focused on career development and professional readiness.
The handbook begins with self-assessment, encouraging readers to engage in self-awareness and exploration to identify their personal strengths and professional values. Succeeding chapters detail how to navigate the job market, emphasizing the importance of networking, and presenting strategies for the application process. The book offers insight into the dynamics of securing an internship, thriving within one, and transitioning smoothly at its conclusion. It places a strong emphasis on the development of soft skills alongside the acquisition of professional competencies, describing internships as pivotal to gaining practical experience while facilitating reflection on personal growth and career paths.
The Internship Handbook is an excellent resource for students embarking upon the internship experience. It could also be used in courses or programs focused on career development and professional readiness.
Michael G. Strawser (Ph.D., University of Kentucky) is an associate professor of communication in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at the University of Central Florida, where he also serves as the Director of Community Engaged Scholarship for UCF Downtown.
Stephanie A. Smith (Ph.D., The University of Arizona) is an associate professor in the School of Communication at Virginia Tech. Her professional research focuses on public relations, organizational communication, job searching, and workplace technology.
Lauren Pieper Coffey (M.A., Bellarmine University) is the program manager at the Jean Frazier Leadership Institute. She develops experiential education initiatives, including internship, domestic and global experiences, and leadership development programming for students.
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"Outstanding textbook! […] The writing style is clear, comprehensive, informative and engaging. The book included a significant amount of information about theoretical knowledge. The information is easy to understand and organized in a structured and logical format. It was easy to navigate and comprehend the information. There was consistency in the tone throughout the book. [...] There are many opportunities for self-assessment and reflection. The discussion questions were very helpful and allowed for the reader to participate in active engagement. It is a seamless reading experience, interactive, and comprehensive resource. It is beneficial to both the instructor and the students in numerous ways. The textbook included tips and actionable advice. [...] The book provides a practical, foundational, comprehensive approach to understanding the principles of an internship process and experience. […] The book is cutting edge, informative, and timely. […] Yes, I highly recommend the book."
Sabrina Kizzie, CUNY, Baruch College
"The overall idea, a guiding workbook, is good as students need the application related to internships. […] [T]he book fills a gap. […] Great use of practical examples. Excellent writing style, it will connect with students. […] Good application activities."
Laura S. Egeln, Johnson & Wales University
Sabrina Kizzie, CUNY, Baruch College
"The overall idea, a guiding workbook, is good as students need the application related to internships. […] [T]he book fills a gap. […] Great use of practical examples. Excellent writing style, it will connect with students. […] Good application activities."
Laura S. Egeln, Johnson & Wales University
