How to Land The Perfect Internship
The Do’s
If you use a template resume, make sure you have filled in all fields correctly
Send your resume as a PDF
Proofread your resume and cover letter twice
Send a cover letter along with your resume
Let your personality shine in your cover letter
Prepare well thought out questions for the interview
Get familiar with the company and interviewers prior to arrival
Map out the interview location
Dress professionally for the interview
Follow up after the interview
The Don’ts
Never send a resume without text in the body of the email
Don’t have typos
Don’t show up late
Don’t show up unprepared
Don’t say anything negative about former employees, bosses etc.
Don’t go into the interview not knowing about the company
Don’t chew gum during the interview
Don’t forget to turn your phone off
Don’t assume the interviewer has read your resume or cover letter
Don’t lie about previous experience or projects you worked on
Some of these tips might seem obvious, but you would be surprised what can happen during the interview process. This is your time to shine, just be yourself and sell yourself in the best way possible. Now you are equipped and ready to go out and score that perfect internship. Good Luck!
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