Once I have been offered the internship, what next?
Promptly write a thank-you note and/or email to the hiring manager. Confirm your start/end date, hours and general expectation of duties.
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What should I expect after the interview?
Try to get some idea of the next steps. If the interviewer doesn't provide next steps, ask. If there are further steps, make sure you understand clearly what they are. Whatever the interviewer tells you, make sure you note it and put the date in your calendar.
Whether you are offered the internship or not, you should follow up immediately with a written and mailed thank-you note and/or email.
What should I expect during the interview?
Try very hard to think on your feet, so you can answer the interviewer鈥檚 questions quickly. If you really don鈥檛 know something, say so. But remember, the interviewer is trying to find out what you do know. Stay relaxed and conversational. If you think of a question, ask it. If you don鈥檛 understand something, say you aren鈥檛 sure what the interviewer means.
Think about possible questions before the interview and think about your answers to those questions. Research potential interview questions for your area of study and practice.
How do I prepare for an interview?
You should have a resum茅 and cover letter prepared. Send them to a potential employer, and make sure you bring copies to the interview. If applicable, consider taking a portfolio or work samples. Assignments from key classes or work published in student organizations are very appropriate. It is wise to have a faculty member review your portfolio before you present it to a potential intern employer.
I've found a business/organization at which I'd like to do an internship. Now what?
Search the company鈥檚 website for career, employment or job opportunities. You can also call the business/organization and ask if it takes interns. Complete their online application or follow any instructions received by the business/organization on how to apply for the internship.
If it's been awhile since you submitted your application, follow up with the hiring manager or business/organization and ask for a status update on your application.
Do I have to intern only with local companies?
No. Internships can be completed with non-local companies.
Why do I need an internship?
It is an opportunity to apply the knowledge you鈥檝e gained in your classes in a professional setting. You also can gain valuable knowledge about working in the profession, professional work experience for your resum茅 and begin networking and developing references for future job searches. Internships also may provide mentoring or future employment opportunities.
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