Even though we are at the peak of summer break, it’s never too late to apply for internships! It’s a great way to encounter real-life experiences by working in a field related to your studies. Here is a list of summer internship tips I’ve learned throughout the years.
Apply to at least 10-15 internships
Yes, you read that right! The best plan is to apply for as many internships as you can. One summer, I only applied to a few and unfortunately was frantically trying to apply last minute when the ones I applied to didn’t work out. When you apply to many, there is a possibility that you will have a higher chance of getting one.
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Have a polished résume and cover letter ready
This is pretty self explanatory, but make sure your resume and cover letter are updated and have been properly looked over by someone (professors, TAs, professionals, etc.). Try to highlight your best qualities and cater the cover letter to the company’s interests.
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Make a LinkedIn account
Most of you probably have one, but just in case make sure you create a LinkedIn account and mention it somewhere in your application! It’s a wonderful way for recruiters to find your information and you can easily network from the site too. Also, after the internship, you can still keep in touch with the people who you worked with.
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Don’t get discouraged from rejection letters
It’s true. Just a few weeks ago, I was rejected from one of my most anticipated summer internships. It definitely made an impact on me, and I constantly doubted myself and my abilities. But you have to get back on your feet and trust that the right internship will find you. A few weeks later I got accepted into one of the other companies I applied to and slowly gained my confidence back!
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