Lewis Summer Intern Program Application & Interview Process
Phase I - Acceptance to the Lewis Summer Intern Program
Application |
Review all Job Descriptions and program information. Complete the online application, attach a photo and resume, and submit before February 24, 2012. |
Chicago Interviews |
Write lsip@juf.org or call The Hillels of Illinois at 312-444-2868 to schedule your in-person interview with a Lewis Summer Intern Program staff member. If you have not enclosed a photo with your application, please bring a photo with you when you interview. (Prepare for your interview by reviewing the Placement Descriptions - click on the agency name for a link to their website). Applicants who attend school outside of Chicago should interview in Chicago during Winter (or Spring) Break. Interview Deadline: March 23, 2012. If you are accepted into Phase |
References |
Arrange for two letters of reference to be received before your interview, if possible, and no later than March 23, 2012. At least one recommendation should be from a current or former supervisor. The other recommendation can be from an academic reference, an extracurricular reference, or any other reference that can comment on your potential to succeed in a professional environment. Notification of acceptance to Phase II will be no later than April 2, 2012. Fax references to 312-855-2479 |
Confirmation |
Your written confirmation of intent to move to Phase II must be received no later than April 9, 2012. Confirmation means commitment to have an interview with an agency, and if hired by the agency, fulfill all terms of the program. No agency assignment will be made without a confirmation letter. |
Phase II - Agency Assignment
Referral to an agency for the 2nd interview for the program. Your participation is program is pending a successful 2nd interview with the agency you will be working with.
| Agency Visit | Interview with an agency representative and acceptance by the agency. (Each agency has the option of accepting or rejecting candidates.) |
| Contract | Return of co-signed contract by May 18, 2012. NO ACCEPTANCE IS FINAL UNTIL A CONTRACT WITH A PLACEMENT AGENCY HAS BEEN SIGNED. While we make every effort to match interns and agencies to the satisfaction of both, on occasion the interview between agency and prospective intern reveals a mismatch. We then make every effort to arrange a more satisfactory match. However, we cannot guarantee another placement. |
