You don’t have to be stuck with a snooze-worthy internship.

by Cat Dugan, Communications Intern at Lower

If you’re a high achiever, never settle for an internship without meaningful experiences. Setting yourself up for success in the internship search process can be daunting, but Lower’s here to walk you through the process this summer.

Step 1: Know your destination before hitting the road.

Imagine yourself in your dream role. Are you working in an office or at home? Are you the Excel wizard or the mastermind behind the company’s next marketing campaign? Determine your path before you sift through job postings.

Challenge your comfort-oriented brain with a new challenge.

Your internship can either take up space on your resume, or it can broaden your skill set. Don’t limit yourself to your current skills. Instead, challenge yourself while still being honest with your recruiter about your present knowledge and skill set.?

Perfect your resume.

Recruiters love to hire interns who demonstrate leadership, high achievement, expertise, and character. AJ Schwarzkopf, VP of Talent Acquisition with a decade of experience, provides insight into what sticks out to her on resumes:

• Leadership within athletics, student government associations, Greek life, campus employment, etc.
• Academic achievement awards and GPA
• Expertise through past internships, passion projects, college concentrations, and electives
• Character development through volunteer experience and soft skills

Prepare, prepare, prepare.

Lindsey LeBerth, the Director of Communications at Lower, said, “The candidates who stood out to me thoroughly researched the company before their interviews and went the extra mile to show interest in the position by creating mock media assets. We had more than fifty candidates for our Communications internship and these little things made a big difference.”

Research the company and your role by checking out the following:

• Their company website — specifically sections about their mission, team dynamics, and products and services
• Their official social media pages (and their employee pages if they have any)
• Previous interns, senior leadership, and anyone else relevant to the role on LinkedIn
• News stories about the company

Step 2: Consider adding a Lower internship to your summer plans.

Lower loves to bring ambitious college students to their ever-growing team. Since its founding in 2014, Lower’s talent acquisition specialists have matched dozens of students with internships in operations, sales, engineering, marketing, and communications.?

Schwarzkopf has no plans to slow the expansion of Lower’s internship programs, advocating for the continuation of the two programs introduced in 2022. “Internships are a win-win for companies and interns alike. Interns are immersed in the environment for a few months and given multiple opportunities to provide lasting impact to the company. Meanwhile, the company gains new perspectives and, hopefully, talent from within when the interns return full-time after graduation.”

Stay up to date with Lower’s job postings on LinkedIn and their job page .??