Students choosing to participate in the Student Employee Initiative may be eligible for a Professional Trainee position within a Ferris office or department. It may be utilized as an academic or non-academic internship opportunity.
The following criteria must be met in order to be a Professional Trainee:
Students commit to participating in the program for one academic year. There is an option to return to the same or another professional trainee position for additional years.
Listed below are possible job descriptions. Positions are reviewed each year and may change.
Event Planning Professional Trainee
Resume and Interviewing Professional Trainee
Public Relations Professional Trainee
Student and Volunteer Center Manager Professional Trainee
Professional Trainee positions will be identified and hired for each Spring semester, typically in April. Available professional trainee positions will be posted on the Student Employment job list located in your MyFSU account and advertised in a variety of ways. You can also contact the Center For Leadership, Activities, and Career Services at 231.591.2685 for information and referral to an opportunity that fits your interests.
Because this is a high level employment opportunity you can expect to go through a full application process. This includes completing a special Professional Trainee application (see below), resume, and cover letter. All applications are submitted directly to the specific hiring worksite. Applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will receive an interview. Assistance with completing the application process, including resume reviews and mock interviews is available by appointment in the Career Services office.
Professional Trainee application
Along with your job offer, you will also receive correspondence from the SEI coordinator. Before your first day of work, you will participate in an orientation that includes all Professional Trainees. During the 1/2 day orientation you will learn about the Ferris history, mission, values, customer service, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, professional trainee expectations, and leadership skills. This will set you up for success! Once you attend the orientation, your worksite supervisor will create a work schedule. During your first few weeks on the job you will receive worksite specific training, discuss special projects, and create goals. The SEI coordinator will continue to correspond with you to answer questions and monitor your participation.
Through-out your year of service you will participate in two performance evaluations. This will identify your strengths, weaknesses, accomplishments, and all the learning you have completed. Every Professional Trainee will have the same evaluation. Your worksite supervisor may have an additional evaluation for you to meet their specific needs. You will receive more information about the evaluation at your orientation.
Professional Trainee Performance Evaluation
