Intern Tips: Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviews
Resume
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Include basic college education, previous intern and related work experience
- Give permanent (home) and campus addresses, phone numbers and email addresses
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Keep it to one page
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List appropriate extracurricular, leadership, charities and awards
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Include relevant computer skills
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Double check for typos and other errors
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Include statement about, “References and Portfolio Available Upon Request"
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(Hint: always check with references before including them on your list)
Cover Letter
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Do your research – show you know something about us
- Customize and personalize each one
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Review job description and speak to its points
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Highlight your skills appropriate for this job
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Tell me about your real-world experience
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If you live outside my town, tell me how you’ll deal with commuting
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Keep it to one page
- Double check for typos and other errors
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Say when you will follow up with a call and do it!
Interview Tips
- Be on time, appropriately dressed and bring your portfolio
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Be familiar with what you have in your portfolio and how you have it arranged
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Listen to questions asked before answering
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Have a notepad and pen ready to write down questions or where to send additional information
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Have questions in mind to ask about the internship and/or the company
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Research the company – Website, Google and previous interns
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Be yourself and have fun!