VST410Y: Internship in Visual Studies & Cinema

In the months prior to the course commencing, you will work closely with the coordinator to secure an internship.

1. Ensure you meet the course requirements. Check with the Undergraduate Counsellor.
2. Prepare your resume
3. SUBMIT an APPLICATION (see below) from Feb. 1 to May 1, 2025.
4. Contact the course Coordinator to discuss your plans and next steps, Harriet M. Sonne de Torrens, harriet.sonne@utoronto.ca
5. Once enrolled, students will be given access to QUERCUS where job postings are uploaded.

Application Package Instructions (applications accepted from Feb. 1 to May 1, 2025)

Submit the following documents:

1. Application Form (SEE LINK TO DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT BELOW)
2. ROSI Marks (print screen from Acorn Academic History; no need to pay official transcript)
3. Resume (consider having the Career Centre review your resume)
4. Submit items 1-3 via email by the application deadline of May 1, 2025 (mid-night) to Enquires and completed applications are sent to instructor: Harriet Sonne de Torrens, harriet.sonne@utoronto.ca AND Undergraduate Counsellor, Stephanie Sullivan s.sullivan@utoronto.ca.

1. Arrange to meet (in-person or virtual) the course co-ordinator.  Bring an update your resume when you meet with the co-ordinator.
2. Enroll in the course
3. In August check out the uploaded internship postings in QUERCUS. Compile a list of preferred postings.

1. Draft an introductory email to your 'first choice' from the five Employers listed.
2. Share your DRAFT with the co-ordinator of the course.
3. Once the co-ordinator has checked your draft to ensure all relevant information has been included and it is suitably professional in tone, you send the email to the Employer.
4. Do NOT send off your enquiry until you have discussed it with the course co-ordinator.

1. If the Employer responds, set up a meeting for an interview.
2. If the Employer does not respond, check to ensure you have the correct contact information, and then resend. A quick enquiry by phone could verify the contact information. The individual may be away or someone else might be handling the internship program. It is good to double check.
3. If the employer does not respond (after an agreed time with the co-ordinator), contact next employer.
4. Make sure you keep in contact with the co-ordinator.
5. If you obtain an interview, prepare for the interview. I
6. Contact the co-ordinator to ensure all signed documentation is completed. Signed forms from the Employer need to be submitted to the University of Toronto Mississauga.