Where to find an Internship
It’s not what you know…
Your Network
Virtual Network
http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/23454/TheUltimate-Cheat-Sheet-for-Mastering-LinkedIn.aspx
Notable LinkedIn Tips
• Update your profile (Professional)
• Make connections
• Connect through LinkedIn Groups
• Send messages
Making an approach
?
eMail, Phone call
or Letter?
Understanding Company Needs
Company
Needs
= prior Research
Your
Offer
= your CV
Your covering letter
makes the link
Understanding Company Needs
Company
Needs
Your
Offer
The Covering letter
Addressed to a named person
Introduce yourself and explain your
interest in the company – from your
market research
Explain what you bring to the company
and how you see the experience will
add to your personal development
Don’t play hard to get!
Insert full contact details – as on your CV.
Include on your email signature too
Follow-up your application
within a week!
Questions and Discussion