Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I advertise my open positions to U of M students?
2. Does the College of Liberal Arts do on-campus recruiting?
3. Do U of M students have to sign up for credit when doing an internship?
4. How much should we pay our intern?

1. How do I advertise my open positions to U of M students?
   
   The best way to do this is to post your position on GoldPASS, the online job and internship site available to all U of M students. You can post full-time and part-time jobs, internships and volunteer positions. Other options include posting your position through the U of M Job Center (call 612-624-4814 for details), or placing an ad in the U of M student newspaper, the Minnesota Daily.



2. Does the College of Liberal Arts do on-campus recruiting?
   
   Yes! The Career and Community Learning Center coordinates on-campus recruiting events for College of Liberal Arts (CLA) students. We schedule these events during fall and spring semesters. You can schedule on-campus recruiting for full-time positions that require a bachelor's degree. You can also schedule on-campus recruiting for internships and co-op positions that require students to be working toward a liberal arts degree. Follow these easy instructions to request an on-campus recruiting event with CLA students.
   
   
3. Do U of M students have to sign up for credit when doing an internship?
   
   While the College of Liberal Arts does not require students to obtain credit for internships, many options exist for students who do want to receive credit for their experience. Several departments offer courses specifically for students conducting internships in their field of study. Students could also earn credit through a Directed Study project working with a faculty member that ties their internship to their field of study. Students can get a copy of the Directed Study information in the Career and Community Learning Center's 135 Johnston Hall office.
   
   
4. How much should we pay our intern?
   
   There is no set range for intern salaries. For those organizations that offer wages, it is helpful to research your field and see what other organizations in your industry pay. Many internships listed through our office are paid. Some unpaid internships offer other compensation such as parking reimbursement or a stipend. According to the 2008 Experiential Education survey, published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers hiring "all majors" reported paying an average of $16.50/hr to their interns and co-op students.