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How do you get an internship that relates to your interests?

I am looking for an internship, but everything I can get doesn't interest me. #career-counseling #internships

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Daniela’s Answer

Hi Sarah!


There is some tips that maybe can help you.


hink About Your Goals
To begin the process of finding the right internship for you, think about fields you want to explore or skills you want to learn. Do you love photography? Do you want to know what scientific research is like or what a lawyer does all day? Do you want to learn how to build a website?


Having clear goals in mind makes it more likely that you’ll find an internship you can get excited about.


Use the Internet
Once you have goals in mind, you can begin looking for an internship online. Start by searching for local businesses and organizations in your areas of interest and see if they offer internship programs. You can also check out these resources:



  • Internshipprograms.com lets you search by employer, field, date and location.

  • GoAbroad.com shows opportunities in different countries.

  • Idealist allows you to search for internships at nonprofits.


Using personal contacts and local resources are also great ways to find an internship. Try these methods for finding opportunities:


Ask your high school counselor and teachers for help.


Check with your coaches and club advisers.


Find out if family and friends know someone in a field that interests you.


If there's a specific company or organization you'd like to work for, don't be afraid to contact someone there.


Look for recent internship guidebooks at the library.


In this link you can see a video about it:
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/outside-the-classroom/how-to-find-an-internship-youll-value


Good Luck!
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Gaurav D.’s Answer

Hi Sarah,

I was once in your shoes and its not an easy task what your going through right now and will take some patience on your part. However, I had a very smart person once ask me this simple question, "What would you do for the rest of your life if you didn't get paid a single dollar to do it?". That right there triggered my interests and my why. I would shadow people in those interests and reach out to people within those categories once you can understand that question. Thomas Edison found 10,000 different way on how to not make a lightbulb and to eventually figure it out. I say that to tell you that you may find 10,000 "interests" that may not be meant for you, but one that will be. Trial and error will be your best course of action. This is an amazing time and opportunity for you. I wish you nothing but the best.
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