Create an account by clicking “sign up”.

Log in by clicking “log in”, which is above the “sign up” button in the center right of the screen.

You can use our password recovery to reset your password.

You can update your account settings on the My Account Page

Please contact us at info@mbinterns.org to report inappropriate content or behavior.

We will never share your personal information with a third party. To learn more about privacy policy click here.

To post an internship position click on the heading labeled “post an internship” located in the navigation bar at the top of the screen.

You only have to fill in the categories labeled “required”.

To review applicants for an internship position click the “manage internships” heading in the navigation bar at the top of the screen. All of your existing internship postings should now be visible in a list. To view the applicants for each position click the “manage” heading, which should be located in the “applications” column on the right side of the page for each position. This will display all of the applications for a specific internship position. You can view the name, contact information, and cover letter of the applicant by clicking “details”. You can also download a copy of their resume or view their online resume if they created one. You can also email them directly, add and manage notes, rank, and change the status of a position by using the menu options located on the bottom of each listed applicant.

When in the “manage internships” section of the site you can view the applications for each position by clicking the “manage” heading located on the right side of each position. All of the applications for the position will now be listed. To remove an applicant from the list click the “status” heading on the far right side of each listed application. This will display a drop down menu that will allow you to change the status of this application. You can remove the application from the main list by changing its status to either “archived” or “rejected”.

You only have to fill in the categories labeled “required”.

In order to receive college credit for your internship position you must have a pre-existing agreement with a college or university. If you would like to receive college credit for an internship position you can contact your major adviser or the career center at your campus to find more information.

You may be able to receive college credit for an internship position even if the employer did not state that in the posting. You will need to contact the employer to see if they will support college credit for the internship. If they agree, you can contact your major advisor or the career center at your campus to find out more information.

If you have questions about whether a position has been filled please contact the employer who posted the position.

If you are applying to an unpaid internship at a for-profit organization, it’s important to be aware of the risk of being taken advantage of financially. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, unpaid internship programs at for-profit organizations must meet these 7 criteria:

1) Clearly outlines that there is no expectation of compensation, 2)Provides training that would be similar to an educational environment, 3) Integrates coursework or academic credit 4) Accommodates the intern’s academic commitments 5) Provides beneficial learning throughout the entire duration of the internship 6) Work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees 7) Conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship

Learn more here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/71-flsa-internships

If a position or job offer seems to be too good to be true, or if you feel uncomfortable with some of the information requested, or something just doesn’t seem right, reconsider moving ahead. If you do, proceed with extreme caution. Even if the original position description seems valid, if you receive follow-up emails, phone calls, or job offers that seem unusual, you need to proceed cautiously.

Here are some red flags to look for:

• You are asked to give credit card, bank or PayPal account numbers
• You are asked to send a payment by Venmo, Apple Pay, wire service, transfer, or courier
• You are offered a large payment or reward in exchange for allowing the use of your bank account – often for depositing checks or transferring money
• You receive an unexpectedly large check
• You are asked for personal information such as your Social Security Number
• You are requested to send a photocopy of your ID, i.e., driver’s license to “verify identity”
• The employer seems like they are selling something to you
• The job posting doesn’t mention the responsibilities of the job; rather it focuses on the amount of money you will make
• Be cautious of postings for Mystery Shoppers, work at home, or virtual Administrative Assistants or Bookkeepers
• If you are an entry-level candidate with little experience, be cautious of an offer with a salary that is way out of range
• Pay attention if there are multiple misspellings in the job notice
• Pay attention if the position listing includes travel expenses or has upfront program fees
• Verify that a URL listed in the ad goes to the internet domain of the company that listed it (for example, if the ad lists “www.ucsc.edu/hr” but when you click on it, goes to “www.ucss.edu”, it could be a scam)
• Verify that the URL is a secure site. You will see the lock in the top right corner that looks like this:
• The position initially seems to be a traditional job, but upon further research or contact, is actually an independent contractor

If you encounter suspicious postings on Monterey Bay Internships, please report it using the ‘Report Listing’ button on the internship page that looks like this:

Once you do this, we’ll review the posting for scams.

If you’ve already engaged with an scam employer, please report to The Internet Crime Complaint Center and be sure to end all communication with the employer. If personal information was disclosed, monitor your accounts over the next few days, to be on the safe side.  You can also contact the police and report the fraud or scam. If you have sent money to a fraud employer, contact your bank or credit card company immediately to close your account and dispute the charges.  If the incident occurred entirely over the internet, file an incident report with the FCC at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or at http://www.cybercrime.gov