Workshops
Prepare for an Internship Interview WorkshopThis workshop will help you prepare and plan for successful interviews. Boost your confidence with interview preparation tips and explore the similarities and differences between interviewing virtually and in-person. By attending this workshop, you will learn how to: 1. Prepare prior to an interview and know what constitutes post interview etiquette 2. Develop strategies for communicating your skills and experience in an interview 3. Identify resources for preparing and practicing, to help build your confidence |
Cover Letter Writing WorkshopAre you thinking of applying for an internship? Learn how to write a cover letter that will highlight your strengths as an applicant! Feel free to come with questions about your cover letter! Learning Outcomes 1) Understand expectations around the format and purpose of cover letters 2) Identify strategies for customizing your cover letter to specific internships and organizations 3) Articulate your skills and accomplishments within the cover letter |
CV Writing WorkshopAre you thinking of applying for an internship? Learn how to write a strong CV! Feel free to come with questions about your CV! Learning Outcomes 1) Understand expectations around the format and purpose of CVs 2) Identify strategies for customizing your CV to specific internships 3) Articulate your skills and accomplishments within the CV. |
Make the Most of your Internship Workshop - presented by YES Employment + EntrepreneurshipAre you starting an internship this summer? Objectives:
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Internship To Career Workshop - presented by YES Employment + EntrepreneurshipCongratulations! You have conducted your internship and “got your foot in the door”. Now that you are back, how do you take advantage of the opportunity to turn that internship into a promising career? Whether you’ve got your eye on a particular job in your field or you are still exploring possibilities, now is the time to start thinking about it, and planning for it. Objectives:
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Information Sessions
AIO Awards Information SessionDid you know that you can still apply for funding through the Arts Internship Awards, even if you find your summer internship on your own? Well, you can! Attend this information session to learn about the Arts Internship Awards including eligibility criteria and application procedures. A presentation will be delivered by the AIO staff member, followed by a Q&A session. Come learn how Faculty of Arts students received over $580,000 during the summer. |
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Art History Information SessionAre you an Art History student and interested in pursuing an internship this summer? This workshop is a great opportunity to find out about resources to help you prepare an internship and learn about the Faculty of Arts Internship Awards and Arts Undergraduate Research Awards (ARIA). A presentation will be delivered by past interns and the Faculty of Arts Internship Office (AIO), followed by a Q&A session. |
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How To Find Your Internship Information SessionAre you looking for internship opportunities beyond the internships available through the Arts Internship Office (AIO)? Do you need guidance on how to start looking for an internship independently? If yes, this workshop is for you! AIO staff will guide you through the process of how to find your own internship, and fellow students who found their internships independently will share their advice and answer your questions
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AIO Postings Information SessionDo you want to pursue an internship next summer but don’t know where to start? This will also be a great opportunity for you to find out about the Faculty of Arts Internship Awards and Arts Undergraduate Research Awards (ARIA). Presentations will be delivered by AIO staff members and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. |
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Internship Information SessionDo you want to pursue an internship next summer but don’t know where to start? Are you interested in learning about internship resources available for McGill students? This will be a great opportunity for you to learn about internship opportunities, Faculty of Arts Internship Awards, and Arts Undergraduate Research Awards (ARIA). |
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ARIA Information SessionAre you an Arts undergraduate student looking for a research opportunity this summer? Learn about the Arts Undergraduate Research Internship Awards (ARIA) including eligibility criteria and application procedures. The purpose of the Arts Research Internship Awards (ARIA) is to support undergraduate students who undertake research during the summer under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The Faculty of Arts will provide Undergraduate Research Internship Awards, each with a value of $2500. These awards are matched by individual faculty members or their departments (in the amount of $2500) to provide a total award of $5000 to the student. 38 Faculty of Arts undergraduate students received $190,000 as recipients of the Faculty of Arts Undergraduate Research Internship Awards (ARIA). The ARIA Program is supported by the generous contributions from McGill Alumni, the Dean of Arts Development Fund, and the Arts Employment Fund. For more information, please visit https://www.mcgill.ca/arts-internships/research. |
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Events |
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Annual Faculty Of Arts Internship EventOn September 19th, the Faculty of Arts Internship Office held its annual Arts Internship Event at the McGill Faculty Club. The AIO welcomed AIO Campaign Co-Chair, Lev Bukhman and fellow donors, Gregg Blachford and David MacGillivray and Eva Echenberg, to meet with students who participated in this summer’s internships. Thanks to the support of our generous donors, 139 students received $628,474 in awards to pursue research internships with McGill professors and internships at local and international organizations. |
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Annual ARIA EventOn October 3, the Faculty of Arts Internship Office held its annual Arts Undergraduate Research Internship (ARIA) Event at the McGill Faculty Club. The AIO welcomed the McGill community to meet with students who participated in this summer’s ARIA internships. Thanks to the support of our generous donors, 28 students received awards to pursue research internships with McGill professors. |
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2024 Arts Internship Awards ReceptionDean Lisa Shapiro welcomed the 2024 recipients of the Arts Internship Awards, and the Arts Research Internship Awards, along with members of Faculty and the generous supporters of the Arts Internship Office Endowment Campaign. |
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