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Laurence
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La Ceiba, Atlántida Department, Honduras
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Best way to land internships in college?
What should I seek to do to make my portfolio stand out? What about attending college job fairs? How is it? Any advice is appreciated, thank you!
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Fahad Elahi Khan
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate
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Chittagong, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh
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Fahad Elahi’s Answer
Getting internships in college requires some effort, but starting early is key. Many summer 2025 spots are filled by late 2024, so apply now for spring or next year. Connect with alumni or professionals on LinkedIn; set up short calls to learn about their journeys and discuss common interests. Use sites like Handshake or Indeed to find listings, and customize your resume to highlight relevant classes, projects, or part-time jobs.
Make your portfolio unique by including real projects such as freelance work, class assignments that solve real problems, or personal initiatives. Organize it with clear sections, photos, or captions, and focus on what you achieved. Add awards, club activities, or a work journal to show your growth. College job fairs are great opportunities to meet recruiters face-to-face or online. Prepare by researching companies, prioritizing your favorites, dressing well, bringing resumes, and having questions ready about things like company culture. Take notes, send thank-you emails, and visit smaller booths they often have hidden opportunities. Be confident, practice your introduction, and listen to other conversations for ideas. If internships are hard to find at first, try freelancing or volunteering to gain experience. Keep going, as persistence leads to success.
Make your portfolio unique by including real projects such as freelance work, class assignments that solve real problems, or personal initiatives. Organize it with clear sections, photos, or captions, and focus on what you achieved. Add awards, club activities, or a work journal to show your growth. College job fairs are great opportunities to meet recruiters face-to-face or online. Prepare by researching companies, prioritizing your favorites, dressing well, bringing resumes, and having questions ready about things like company culture. Take notes, send thank-you emails, and visit smaller booths they often have hidden opportunities. Be confident, practice your introduction, and listen to other conversations for ideas. If internships are hard to find at first, try freelancing or volunteering to gain experience. Keep going, as persistence leads to success.
Brittni Alfieri
Enablement & Operations
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Brittni’s Answer
Hi there! The best advice I can offer is to start early. Networking early gives you more time to explore opportunities and build relationships. Most colleges host networking events where recruiters or employees attend, and you should aim to participate in as many as possible. Ask questions, learn about company culture, and follow up by asking about next steps, including additional networking or relevant internship experience. (Often companies host more than one event too, and many times send the same people, so if you can try to remember their names and re-introduce yourself, they will likely take note that you took the time to remember who they were).
You should also reach out to your college’s career office, which often has advance knowledge of internship opportunities. If that option is not available, professors can be a valuable resource, as they often stay connected with former students and employers.
Good luck in your search!
You should also reach out to your college’s career office, which often has advance knowledge of internship opportunities. If that option is not available, professors can be a valuable resource, as they often stay connected with former students and employers.
Good luck in your search!
Dheeraj Krishna Sadashiva
Supply Chain Specialist
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Dheeraj Krishna’s Answer
Few steps to consider:
1. Create a Resume including all academic, co-curricular activities and real experiences/ publications/awards if any,
2. Create a digital profile Ex: linkedin, github etc (link to be included in Resume too!)
3. Research and create a list of interested organizations and roles to work for, in a tracker
4. Create an elevator pitch to share about yourself in under few mins 1-3mins conversation
5. Attend in person/digital career fairs to discuss your interests, experience, contribution and learnings
6. Apply for listed open roles on websites of interested organizations directly and job listing portals
7. Reach out to interested roles via emails, linkedin or human resource teams seeking assistance
8. Prepare for interview with friends/family for few sample questions and always listen to your answers via phone recording to improve
9. Thank you email within 1 day after interview thanking the opportunity and your key takeaways/ learnings
Give your best efforts always! It's a learning journey and success with follow through :)
1. Create a Resume including all academic, co-curricular activities and real experiences/ publications/awards if any,
2. Create a digital profile Ex: linkedin, github etc (link to be included in Resume too!)
3. Research and create a list of interested organizations and roles to work for, in a tracker
4. Create an elevator pitch to share about yourself in under few mins 1-3mins conversation
5. Attend in person/digital career fairs to discuss your interests, experience, contribution and learnings
6. Apply for listed open roles on websites of interested organizations directly and job listing portals
7. Reach out to interested roles via emails, linkedin or human resource teams seeking assistance
8. Prepare for interview with friends/family for few sample questions and always listen to your answers via phone recording to improve
9. Thank you email within 1 day after interview thanking the opportunity and your key takeaways/ learnings
Give your best efforts always! It's a learning journey and success with follow through :)
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