Internships

Student Internship Spotlight

Joe Ruskey ’15

Joe has completed multiple internships in marketing, public affairs and promotions. These include:

• McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office
• Advocate Healthcare
• Sodexo
• McLean County Museum of History

As an intern at the museum, Joe noticed college students were not regular patrons. Using social media and traditional media outlets, he planned and executed a special event, “A Date With the Museum,” to introduce local college students to the museum. Nearly 60 students attended and explored the galleries, prompting museum officials to hail the event as a success.

“We are very proud of Joe for pulling off this event,” said Beth Whisman, the museum's director of development. “He learned some important lessons, gained hands-on experience and added a unique event to his resume.”

Procedures for obtaining academic credit for internships.

Prospective Students

Have you ever wondered what internships you can do with a specific major? Are you curious about where IWU students intern?

The Hart Career Center has compiled IWU student internships over the past five years and paired them with the intern's major (or majors) at Illinois Wesleyan. Have fun exploring internship options!

Current Students

The Hart Career Center assists students with attaining their future career goals - supporting students while they are in school and after they graduate! Some of the Career Center services include:

• Career guidance and exploration
• Internship planning and search support
• Resume development and practice interviews
• Graduate and professional school preparation
• Job search and recruiting assistance

The Hart Career Center coordinates the centralized campus internship program and maintains Handshake, an updated online database of internships and post-graduate job opportunities. Visit the Hart Career Center early and often to keep your career plans on a successful path.