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Internships


Internship Cover Letter

  • Available Topics on InternProgram360 - Thanks for stopping by our site! In order to make our library of posts more accessible, we’ve created a list of all our articles on InternProgram360.com. Please feel free to leave us feedback and use the internal search engine or categories to find what you need. How to write an effective resume (with sample)? Sample […]
  • Highlighting Your Internship Experience in a Cover Letter - In this post, you learned how to highlight your recent internship experience in a resume. But what about the cover letter? Here are some tips for making your internship stand out. Cover letters explain why you are qualified for a job. They don’t repeat the resume but expand on it. As a recent graduate, your […]
  • How to Write an Effective Cover Letter - A guide for foreign students wishing to land an internship in the United States What is needed? A good word processor. Microsoft Works or Word will do fine. A trusted friend who can proof-read your resume and cover letter (Your friend should be able to help you check for grammar, syntax, and spelling errors in […]

Internship Information

  • A Real Perspective on the Internship Search -  As a senior in college I have held two past internships, including one at a major magazine. I have also managed to work on several student publications and Internprogram360.com while maintaining a semi decent GPA. “Why does this matter?” you ask.  It matters because this past month I found myself near the end of my […]
  • Surviving the Quarter Life Crisis - Wikipedia defines the term quarter life crisis as a term applied to the period of life immediately following the major changes of adolescence, usually ranging from the late teens to the early thirties. In other words it’s the major crisis most college students go through during their senior year. This crisis can be caused by […]
  • Internship Leads Roundup - It’s nearly April and certainly by now, you’ve turned in many applications for your summer internship. If you haven’t gotten started yet, or you’re still looking, here are a few leads on internships:
  • The Runway to the World of Fashion - The Glitz! The Glam! The Perks! That is typically what draws many people to interning in the fashion industry. What could be better than attending exclusive events and fashion shows or getting gifts and clothes? Well, before you get excited about all of the fabulous perks, you have to get your foot in the door […]
  • Dressing for Success on the Job - In this post, we wrote about dressing for success during your interview.  But the real challenge is how to dress every day at your internship. You may work in a casual office where jeans are appropriate. Chose a pair that’s well-fitted and un-frayed, preferably in a dark wash. No matter what you wear, make sure […]
  • Editorial Internship Opportunity – NYC - NearSay.com is a hyperlocal news website that promotes NYC’s finest and most knowledgeable local voices and delivers them to millions of interested readers by neighborhood.  They are seeking a smart, enthusiastic candidate to join their newsroom as an editorial intern.
  • Making a Good First Impression as an Intern - So, you’ve landed your first internship. Congrats! Your resume made it out of the pile and you passed the interview with flying colors. Think the hardest part is over? It’s not.  Making a good first impression will be one of the most important things you do as an intern. Here are some tips to make sure […]
  • Social and New Media Internships - We wrote about the professional uses of social media for all types of internships in this post. But did you know that there are internships devoted to social and new media?  As more companies realize the value of spreading their message via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare, they need more manpower to manage those accounts. […]
  • Tales of a French Intern Part 2 - ” In my previous post I shared how to begin the administrative procedures for finding an international internship in the U.S.A. I talked about the documents required and how to find housing and a roomate. In this post, I will cover details such as the bank account, the social security number and other miscellaneous details.
  • How a French Student Found a U.S. Internship – Part 1 - My name is Erden, I’m a 22 year old French student and I’m going to share with you my internship search experience. This is fairly long so I’ll be telling my story in two separate posts.

Internship Interview

  • 5 Ways to Dress the Part for an Interview - When I was in my first year of college, I was given the opportunity to interview for an internship with my local city county building. The job would have included researching grants and working in the county building with regular employees. I didn’t listen to what my university’s career services department (or my parents) said […]
  • Top 5 Internship Interview Questions - Internship interviews are just like interviews for permanent jobs. You’ll have to answer questions about your interests and experiences. Here are some of the more common questions you might get on an internship interview.
  • Available Topics on InternProgram360 - Thanks for stopping by our site! In order to make our library of posts more accessible, we’ve created a list of all our articles on InternProgram360.com. Please feel free to leave us feedback and use the internal search engine or categories to find what you need. How to write an effective resume (with sample)? Sample […]
  • Internship Interview Questions - Congratulations! Your cover letter and resume landed you an internship interview. We’ve put together some commonly asked questions so you know what to expect for the interview. Interview Questions What factors did you consider in choosing your major? Did you consider plans after college when choosing a major? Employers want to see how thoughtful you […]

Internship Resume

  • Available Topics on InternProgram360 - Thanks for stopping by our site! In order to make our library of posts more accessible, we’ve created a list of all our articles on InternProgram360.com. Please feel free to leave us feedback and use the internal search engine or categories to find what you need. How to write an effective resume (with sample)? Sample […]
  • Political Science Resume Objective - As a political science student, you have many career options.  The key is to alter the objective statement on your resume to fit each option. An objective statement appears on the top of the resume. It briefly explains the type of career you want and some skills you have. Below are some common careers for […]
  • Highlighting Your Internships in a Resume - After you spent a few months working at an internship, you may be wondering how to highlight that experience on your resume so that it catches the attention of a future employer. While there are many ways to write a resume correctly (and also many wrong), there are a few ways you can make sure […]
  • Sample Resume Objectives - An objective statement appears on the top of your resume. It answers the questions what kind of internship do I want and what skills will I use? If you’re interested in internships in different fields, make sure to have a unique resume objective for each. Sample Resume Objectives Accounting/Finance Major “To obtain an internship in […]
  • The Top 8 Ways to Get an Employer to Review Your Resume - It is likely that whoever receives your resume will put yours into a large and growing pile. How do you make sure that yours stands out? I have reviewed thousands of resumes and there are certain things that employers look for. The cover letter matters big-time. If I get a great cover letter – one […]
  • How to Write an Effective Resume - A guide for foreign students wishing to land an internship in the United States What is needed? A good word processor. Microsoft Works or Word will do fine. A trusted friend who can proof-read your resume and cover letter (Your friend should be able to help you check for grammar, syntax, and spelling errors in […]

Personal Experience

  • The Chronicles of a Relentless Would-Be Intern - The days of my useless summer are mashing together into a one congealed blob of “ugh,” as I desperately scour the waves of the Internet for some shred of a *gasp* summer internship. I have developed relationships with two powerful men: "Craig" (you may have heard of his list), and "Ed" (2010 that is) who have given me very little in return for the intimate hours we have spent together (... men).