• Use this guide to create a professional resume and cover letter.

• In paragraph one of your cover letter include all of the following: Internship Semester, Internship Start and End Date, Course Credits, and Required Work Hours.

• Schedule a resume review with the School of Public Health Internship Coordinator before applying to internship opportunities.

• Learn about our Community Partners and Internship Projects.

On the Google Access page, please sign in to your UNLV student account AceID@unlv.nevada.edu. (SPH students only)

• Attend (HCA 401) networking opportunities with our Community Partners. 

• Have you found a unique internship opportunity that is not currently part of our program? Schedule a meeting with the Internship Coordinator.

• Students may not use their current employment as their internship experience.  The internship experience is required to be a new learning experience.  

• Apply to 3 - 5 Internships.

• Utilize this email template to apply for internships from your Rebel Email Account.

• Attach your resumes and cover letter as PDF documents only. 

• Prepare for your interview by researching the company.  Know their mission, vision, and values.

• Demonstrate your professionalism by arriving a little early (5 - 10 minutes) and by dressing for success.

• Practice your elevator speech.  This is a great way to answer "Tell me about yourself."

• Ask great interview questions. It's appropriate to bring a notebook with a few thoughts written down. Researching the company and position before your interview can help you ask the most relevant questions.

• Learn about the 4 types of interview questions and practice using the STAR method to answer behavior-based interview questions.

• Utilize Adobe to complete the Internship Project Proposal.

• Be proactive and complete the fields you already know.

• Schedule a meeting with your internship supervisor (preceptor) to discuss the answers you don't know.  Utilize your own words to complete the form.

• Download your Internship Project Proposal, below.

• Submit the completed, signed Internship Project Proposal below. Learn more about accepted signatures through this helpful handout.