Evan Schumann, right, with his wife Marisa Sergi-Schumann

When Evan Schuman, BBA ‘17, was a student at Kent State’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, he gained the practical instruction and invaluable hands-on experience that prepared him to be a successful entrepreneur.  As an entrepreneurship major at Kent State, Schumann learned operations, production and finance in the classroom and gained on-the-job experience working with an entrepreneur in Cleveland.  “Yes, there were great courses in finance and accounting and legal that are in relation to the role that I have today,” said Schumann, who is president ...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security designated landscape architecture a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) degree program on July 12, 2023. The designation helps educators and practitioners become recognized for their work in science and technology. The Master of Landscape Architecture program in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) prepares graduates for active, creative, leadership roles in the landscape architecture profession through inclusive and interdisciplinary design methodologies, issues surrounding urban landscapes, ecologies and soci...

What should I expect after the interview?

Try to get some idea of the next steps. If the interviewer doesn't provide next steps, ask. If there are further steps, make sure you understand clearly what they are. Whatever the interviewer tells you, make sure you note it and put the date in your calendar.

Whether you are offered the internship or not, you should follow up immediately with a written and mailed thank-you note and/or email.

What should I expect during the interview?

Try very hard to think on your feet, so you can answer the interviewer’s questions quickly. If you really don’t know something, say so. But remember, the interviewer is trying to find out what you do know. Stay relaxed and conversational. If you think of a question, ask it. If you don’t understand something, say you aren’t sure what the interviewer means.

Think about possible questions before the interview and think about your answers to those questions. Research potential interview questions for your area of study and practice.

How do I prepare for an interview?

You should have a resumé and cover letter prepared. Send them to a potential employer, and make sure you bring copies to the interview. If applicable, consider taking a portfolio or work samples. Assignments from key classes or work published in student organizations are very appropriate. It is wise to have a faculty member review your portfolio before you present it to a potential intern employer.

I've found a business/organization at which I'd like to do an internship. Now what?

Search the company’s website for career, employment or job opportunities. You can also call the business/organization and ask if it takes interns. Complete their online application or follow any instructions received by the business/organization on how to apply for the internship.

If it's been awhile since you submitted your application, follow up with the hiring manager or business/organization and ask for a status update on your application.

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