How to get an Internship

Before this post I did not know much about internships or how to get an intern. So I would like to share some information on internships and then how to get one. It is something that I did not mention in my first post, on how to become a Probation Officer.

An intern is a student or a trainee that works without pay at a trade or occupation, to gain work experience. A internship is a pre professional work experience that provides students, recent graduates, to gain knowledge in their particular career field. Sometimes for students, the internship may earn them college credits. For the recent graduates, it is a way to try the job out without permanent placement and to give a real life experience. Receiving an internship gives everyone help on enhancing professional and personal development. Which may give you more confidence going into your career field.

You can get an internship, you first want to develop and have ready an effective resume and cover letter. Also, a list of references and a letter of recommendation. Then you will be ready to inquire about an internship by visiting your college career services or if your college has one, the Internship Programs Office. You can also go online to Internships.com to apply and for more resources. This also applys to those who want to go out of state or country. Also, you may find opportunities in job ads and career fairs. Some employers are interested in free labor and there you would have an internship. With career fairs, ask about possibilities of an internship. You may have to give a minute or two speech on what you have to offer.

It would be nice to send thank you cards out to those who helped you get your internship!

I included a two minute video on how to prepare for an internship interview below