Internship Tips
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- No one owes
you an internship, you have to go out and hunt for it.
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The more time you
spend looking for an internship, the more likely you are to find the one
for which you're looking.
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You must be
willing to change your tactics.
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Talk to people
who have successfully found an internship.
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Until you get an
internship, your job is to look for one.
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You must be
prepared for your search to last longer than you anticipate. Start
early.
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Be persistent.
Don't give up on a company after just one email.
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Do not expect to
find exactly what you're looking for; be open to opportunities that may
be just as valuable.
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Forget "what's
available out there." Go after the internship you really want the most.
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Once you know
what you want, tell everyone about it; have as many eyes and ears out
there on your behalf as possible.
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Go after many
organizations; don't just limit your search to one or two.
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Go after any
place that interests you, regardless of whether there is a known
internship available or not.
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Concentrate on
organizations that have fewer than twenty employees.
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Don't dwell on
your faults, if they're a problem for the employer, move on to the next
one.
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Don't be wearied
by rejection. You'll most likely get several "no's" before you get a
"yes."
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After every
interview, write a thank-you note to everyone you saw that day. This
includes employers, their secretaries, receptionists, or anyone else who
helped you in any way.
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Treat every
employer with courtesy, even if it seems certain they cannot offer you
an internship there. They may be able to refer you later, if you made a
good impression.
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