ITR 871 - Healthcare I/T Internship

1. Develop a professional résumé.
   1. Synthesize and incorporate relevant prior work experience.
   2. Synthesize and incorporate relevant prior studies.
   3. Prepare résumé according to format and editing guidelines.
   4. Print résumé using appropriate print/paper quality.
2. Secure an internship position in an appropriate business situation, or a mentorship under a qualified business interpreter/translator.
   1. Use prior networking or active contact research to prepare list of potential positions.
   2. Use appropriate means (telephone, mail, visits) to make initial contacts with potential positions.
   3. Observe professional conduct in phone and in-person interviews.
   4. Notify instructor of internship position secured.
3. Perform 60 hours of supervised translation or translation work during the term.
   1. Develop, in consultation with mentor and instructor, a plan of action for internship.
   2. Demonstrate professionalism (promptness, appropriate attire, appropriate behavior).
   3. Document translation and translation work performed during internship through weekly progress reports.
4. Debrief experiences with instructor and other interns during weekly class sessions.
   1. Attend all class sessions.
   2. Hand in all required reports.
   3. Discuss potential technical and ethical issues that arise during internship.
   4. Apply principles discussed in class to internship activities.
5. Develop a professional portfolio.
   1. Choose appropriate presentation style and format.
   2. Determine appropriate sections for portfolio.
   3. Gather relevant artifacts and reflections from prior studies/work.
   4. Incorporate updated résumé into portfolio.
   5. Obtain comments/critique on portfolio from internship mentor.