5 Tips To Secure Your First Internship
If you are in college and worrying about securing your very first internship before graduating, you are not alone. In previous article, we have shared an overview of what internship is all about, so now we are going to talk about how students can secure their first internship!
Those who graduated with internship experience have an easier time to land a job. This is because the job market can be quite competitive nowadays, so it's crucial to stand out among other candidates. However, getting an internship placement is not as simple as it sounds. Regardless whether or not you have the experience, you still need to show your worth to your employer. Here are five tips you can do to secure an internship placement:
Assuming you are going out on a date, your attitude and appearance are other person's first impression towards you. Same goes to your resume! A good one can definitely help you to go to next step, which is the interview.
However, some students might have little to no working experience so how do we fix this? Well, you can prepare a convincing resume that has a list of clubs or events that you have joined in your college.
For example, you are majoring in a Digital Marketing course, you might want to get involved in creating awareness for your faculty's club and this will surely increase your chances to get hired as an intern!
2. Practice for the interview
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Alright, you have submitted your internship application to the respective companies. Now what? It's time to prepare for the interview! This is the moment for you to prove that you're a good intern candidate.
Most of the time, the employer will want to get to know you better, your qualifications, skills, as well as your involvement in the university. They also want to know why you're interested to be an intern at their company. Always show your enthusiasm and confidence during the interview, you'll definitely secure one later.
3. Be ready to learn new things
When you are going for an internship, it's best for you to always be enthusiastic and open to learning new skills. You can prove to them that you're the right candidate by asking more questions and being more involved in projects.
However, there's a small possibility where you'll get asked to do something that is not related to your role. You need to understand your objectives as an intern and ensure that the tasks assigned are related to your goals. You can also express your concern and discuss with your supervisor respectfully and professionally.
Yes, we know these tips are still not enough so don't forget to visit our blog and all the best for your internship!