This document provides tips for successfully obtaining an internship. It recommends getting involved in professional organizations, attending events, and networking to build experience and connections. Students should maintain professional social media and create a LinkedIn profile. Career fairs are important opportunities to meet employers and learn about internships. Students should utilize campus resources like the career center, attend workshops, and sign up for job search tools. Reaching out to alumni can also help learn about opportunities. The document covers interview preparation, follow-up, and keeping an open mind about internship experiences.

1. How to
successfully get
an internship
Erika Barth
Megan Newton
SAB Fall 2014

2. Before the Internship
Get involved with organizations that promote professional
development/ build your portfolio
Attend visiting professor and other guest speaker events
Take the time to network whenever possible (you never
know who could help you out later)
Review your resume (make sure there are no mistakes-
Career Leadership and Development Center can do this
as well)

3. Social Media
Be aware of everything you post online
(potential employers can see these sites)
Create a LinkedIn- don’t be afraid to reach out
but be selective who you connect with
Reach out to people you know about potential
internships

4. Attend Career Fairs
Ohio University offers two major career fairs
per year (Fall and Spring: Feb. 17 and 18)
Dress to impress (Business Professional)
Carry a padfolio
Do prior research on all companies you want
to talk to
Introduce yourself and ask about internships!

5. Take advantage of resources
Check out the Career and Leadership
Development Center
Attend workshops
Sign up for Bobcat Career Link
Check out the CLDC job search guide

6. Reaching out to Alumni
Alumni are always willing to help
fellow Bobcats
Find alumni in the city/field you’re
interested in
Ask to meet for coffee, send an
email, etc..
Don’t be afraid to put yourself out
there, you never know what could
happen!

7. The Interview
Research about the position/ company you
are interviewing for
Write 4-5 questions beforehand to ask during
the interview
Dress for the job you want
First impression is important- make it a good
one

8. Examples of Questions to ask
1.What skills or attributes do you value most
for someone hired for this position?
2.How would you describe the culture here?
What type of people tend to thrive in this
environment?
3.Can you describe a typical work day for the
position?
4.What are the next steps?

9. After the interview
Follow up with a thank you email, or
personalized card
Regularly check email for updates
Be patient! Just because the company hasn’t
got back to you doesn’t mean you're out of
the running for the position

10. Example Follow up emails

11. Don’t judge an internship before you
experience it...
Experience is experience.
You NEVER know what
connections you’ll make
and where they can help
you go.
It may not be your dream
internship, but it sure can
help you get there.

12. Good Luck!
Hopefully with all these tools you will be able
to land the internship of your dreams