Employers / Get Started

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Employers / Get Started

Employers should have reviewed the Employer Frequently Asked Questions, Internship Checklist, Requirements and Labor Laws first. Now that you know how to prepare for and host an intern, you're ready to get started!

Instructions for Posting your Internship

1. Log in as an Employer on Cougar Careers powered by Symplicity.
2. Sign in or create a new account
3. Once logged in, click on “jobs” in the left navigation menu
4. "Add new" & complete relevant information for posting
  - Required information is designated with an "*"
  - Add "Intern" to the title for the position
5. "Save & Close"
6. Allow Internship staff 48 business hours to review and approve the internship posting

Cougar Careers Tips

Save your username and password to update the internship or to add a new one.
Contact the Internship Office for assistance with your Cougar Careers powered by Symplicity account or to report an internship placement: (661) 362-3309 or internships@canyons.edu.

Once the Internship is Posted

Upon approval, your internship will be available online for students to view and our office will begin marketing the opportunity to current COC students or recent graduates.

Interested students will submit a resume to the internship you posted on Cougar Careers powered by Symplicity. The Internship office will forward the resume to you or you can view the resume directly on the Cougar Careers database.

Employers are responsible for contacting the students to make arrangements for an interview. You may contact the student using the information provided on the resume submitted.

When you select a student for the internship, it is critical that you contact the Internship Office to ensure the student is registered for the correct internship class and Workers Compensation is in place for unpaid interns.