Reflection Of An Internship At Elizabeth City State University

Internships a vital to both, for both the student and employer. The student receives much needed experience, for the position. The employer gets the chance to see how the intern adapts to the work environment. Also, to see if intern is worth investing in, by employing them. An intern, like all employees, go through performance evaluations. Upon these findings, an intern can determine. His/her strengths and weaknesses, so he/she knows what areas that they need to improve. On occasions, Interns may have different expectations of the internship. These can be both positive and negative. Depending on the student’s perspective, of the internship. The main objective of an internship, from the point of the student, is to aid in their career endeavors. Getting first-hand experience, is the only way for a student, will know if …show more content…
Stoddard, whom is a Business Systems Analysist for Elizabeth City State University. She did mention that there is not much accounting involved in my Internship. But, what piqued my interest during my interview was, when she mentioned there was an open position, that ties into the Internship. Even though, I am an accounting major. But, knowing that there could be possible employment after graduation, is a relief. The burden of not having to find employment, is lifted. Getting a job that relates directly to my major, would be ideal. But, getting experience is important, as well. In time, I hope to get my dream job. Working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I), as a Forensic Accounting Investigator. If I do find employment, with E.C.S.U. It will give me the experience, that is required for consideration for employment with the F.B.I. This internship, does give me an insight to business reporting. As well as searching numerous number of data bases, to find exactly what an individual is searching for. This relates to one of the many aspects, of Forensic