What are ways I can succeed in getting internships?
I ma a Finance major and I wan to know ways I can succeed at getting internships during and after college? #finance #university
4 answers
Jose’s Answer
Seeking an Internship is definitely a great step in beginning your career in Finance. My best advice for you is to always keep a positive mind. One of the biggest challenges is getting that first internship. For the interview process, always show your passion to learn.
I also recommend that you find someone who can be your mentor. They don't necessarily have to work in the same field that you are pursuing, but preferably you want someone that can provide you guidance in the business/corporate environment.
Try to apply to as many internship opportunities that you find are best suited for you and your goals.
Best of Luck!
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Ray’s Answer
Chris’s Answer
It can be stressful applying for a job/internship especially without experience under your belt. What college you go to, your GPA, and your extracurricular activities can play a big role in landing an internship. If you lack any of these the below advice can help fill those gaps.
This is what I have done and my advice for you:
1) Tailor your resume to match (to your best ability) the qualifications/requirements that are in the internship description, even just a few bullets that can relate to the internship can get the attention of a recruiter.
2) Create a well tuned cover letter explaining your background, interests, and how you can apply this for the internship you are looking into and how you can add benefit. I would focus a lot of my attention here
3) Network Network Network, if there is anyway to get advice from someone at the company and possibly a recommendation that would be huge.
Best of luck Prince!
Aaron’s Answer
I started off in my current company as an intern. I came out of University and needed experience, so I thought an internship would be a good start. I found that doing an internship opened my eyes to what I wanted to do, without tying me down.
My advice would be to:
- Show that you're keen to learn new things, develop a strong understanding of the company and help the company your applying for as well
- Send out unsolicited requests to companies that interest you, rather than just applying to formal programs