Finding an Internship (2024)

FAQs

How to find an internship easily? ›

Use your school or local career services

They can point you to available internships and also provide career advice to help you find jobs that best match your qualifications and needs. They can even help you prepare for the application process by performing mock interviews or offering feedback on your resume.

To answer this question, think about what goals you expect to achieve during the internship. Using those goals, explain what skills you want to learn and how this opportunity will help you grow your career while helping the community or the industry.

Internship rejection is pretty much inevitable. Most people will experience it at least once if they are putting themselves out there. You just don't hear people talk about the rejections as much as they do the wins. It's kind of like dating, you win some and you learn some.

I have all the skills and qualifications listed in the job description, and if you hire me, I promise to deliver quality work throughout the tenure of the internship. I possess excellent communication skills, I'm a team player, and most importantly, I'm a dedicated worker. All I want is a chance to prove it to you.”

If they do not offer internships, there may be an opportunity for you to work shadow or do some alternative work experience. Offer to do anything from making the team, compiling research and always suggest that you can help with any administration.

One of the most common reasons why someone might not be getting interviews is because their resume and cover letter aren't tailored to the internship. Make sure that you're highlighting the skills and experience that are relevant to the role, and using the same language that the job posting uses.

Thankfully, as the COVID-19 infection rate continues to fall and social distancing restrictions lift, more internship opportunities will be available in 2024. Even so, the competition for the most desirable internships is steep and learning how to stand out when it's your first time entering the job market is hard.

Never underestimate the powerful impact of including an internship on your resume, especially if it highlights skills and duties you'll need in your desired career. Employers are always eager to discover that you have real-world experience in your chosen field.

Intern interview question #1: Tell us a bit about yourself.

We suggest making three brief points along the lines of: 1) your year of study and degree subject; 2) your career aim or what career you're interested in; 3) a hobby or interest that you pursue in your spare time.

Why should a company hire me as an intern? ›

Internships give you a taste of what working in a particular role or field is like, while employers benefit by having someone perform entry-level work that's likely below the scope of a permanent employee. All that's to say, employers aren't expecting interns to have much, if any experience.

Websites like Internshala, LinkedIn, Naukri, and Indeed regularly feature internship opportunities across various industries. Create profiles on these platforms, set up job alerts, and actively search for openings that match your interests and skills.