Applying & Interviewing for Internships

• Check out the employer website to find the company’s mission and values
• Use resources such as Glassdoor and Vault to find out about company financials, salaries, and more
• View the employer profile on Handshake to read reviews from students around the country who have worked or interned with the targeted organization

Use this Internship Search Organizer (Excel) template to organize information about the employers and application requirements and deadlines

• Check out our Resume information
• Stop in to Express Hours to meet with a career peer advisor
• Schedule an appointment on Handshake with a career advisor for a more in-depth review

• Check out our Cover Letter information

• Complete your LinkedIn profile so that recruiters can learn more about your experiences

• Create a portfolio with writing samples, artwork, projects, lessons, etc.

• Whether you are emailing an employer or an alumni connection, practice Professional Email Etiquette
• Follow these Email Etiquette: Do's and Don'ts (PDF)
• Be sure to take this advice on Etiquette for an Intern Newbie

• Check out our Interviewing handouts
• Get interview feedback via a mock interview at the Career Center. Schedule a mock interview via Handshake
• Grab a webcam and practice with Big Interview

• Prepare answers for some Frequently Asked Interview Questions (PDF)
• Keep these questions in mind to ask during an interview
• Need some ideas on what to wear? Reivew our Professional Attire (PDF) for suggestions.

• View these rules for Following Up (PDF) after an interview or networking event
• If you need a little more help getting started, check out these Thank You Email After an Interview examples

• Learn from someone who is no stranger to internship rejections with What I Learned From Getting 12 Internship Rejections
• The Intern Queen can help you when Dealing with Rejection emails
• If you cannot figure out the Reasons You're Not Getting Hired, the Intern Queen can help
• Still unsure? Schedule an Appointment with a career advisor to review your application materials.