Prepare to be Hired
You need to be prepared to compete for an internship. Check the Career Center Weekly Newsletter to find out about programs that will help you polish your skills. Most internships require an application with both a resume and cover letter.
Employers take the hiring process very seriously. A great amount of time and resources will be dedicated to training an intern. Ideally, if there is a good match, the employer will want to get a return on its investment by offering the intern a full-time position after graduation. Internship interviews are therefore very significant. These resources will offer helpful guidance:
- Keep in mind that internship offers are extended to the top candidates.
- You can achieve that level with a focused strategy that includes researching organizations and developing strong skills through interview preparation.
- Although compensation for interns varies across disciplines and is dependent on market trends, this 2005-2006 Internship and Co-op Salary Data may be useful.
- While negotiating internship salaries may be limited, it is never too early to begin learning the techniques to maximize your earning potential by negotiating your salary at the time of a job offer.
- We encourage you to visit the Career Center for a Same Day appointment to work with a staff person on writing a rough draft or to review an existing resume and/or cover letter.
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