I know I’ve already talked about these a little bit, but just to reiterate, this is the key time to be making connections and applying to companies for your summer or spring internships. The packaging career fair is in February at RIT, which is very helpful. They will place people for spring, summer and fall blocks, even winter ones next year. Does your school have any major specific fairs coming up? Get prepared. Do your research, and be able to talk about the values and products of the company you’re going after. Wow them. Then follow-up if they tell you a good time to call in a few months. Reliability, persistence and results are what employers are looking for. Can you make it happen?
4. Make a list of companies you would want to work for: not just intern.
-Start making a contact list and use friends and Linkedin to email people and ask to speak about what they do.
-In your home town area
-Away from home (many will pay you enough so you can pay for your own rent)
5. Update your resume-trust me, a re-brand will do you wonders.
-Make it clean, it doesn’t need lots of graphics, just one consistent style carrying over to your business cards and cover letter will make you look professional.
So You Want to be an Intern? 