Tips to internship

One of the key elements of a successful career start is the professional experience, which you can gain during your studies. As you may have heard, entering the job market as a fresh graduate is not easy. You have to compete with candidates with years of experience to get the job you are applying for, and you will likely find some acquaintance who are now your mates waiting for the interview.

You can gain a significant advantage if you start preparing during your university years. A convincing internship can help you stand out from the crowd. As follows, we have collected some good advice related to internships, that may be useful to you.

How should you begin?

• Start the search on time. – Companies usually only hire a few interns at a time. To be among them, you must start the search in time.
• Google is your friend – Browse job portals and corporate career pages. Companies advertise many internships on the most popular job sites and on their own websites.
• Student association – You can also complete the compulsory internship through student associations, so it is worth checking their websites to see if you can find a suitable position. And if you need more information or are interested in more internship opportunities, it is advisable to contact them by phone or in person.
• Take it seriously, apply to a company recognised in professional circles – It may be convenient, but later on it is not at all worthwhile to “fake” internship.
• Even at this level there is a competition. Prepare yourself. – Prepare a good CV and cover letter.
• Apply smartly – Send your application to the company’s HR official or the professional manager of the area you are applying for. It is important to follow up.
• Get ready for the final test, the interview – Do a thorough research on the company, think about why you want to do your internship at that particular company, and find out what common questions you can expect to be asked during the interview.

If you are already doing your internship

• Get informed – Survey the terrain, get to know the colleagues, the company culture and try to assimilate. Consider the impression you want to make of yourself.
• Show what you know – It is true that not all interns are employed by the companies after the end of the internship. But as a potential candidate, you can stay in the system and they can contact you later. In addition, an internship spent in a good place is also a good reference. Give it your best shot.
• Take advantage of the time spent there – During the internship pay close attention and learn as much as you can. Observe how the theories learned at the university work in practice.
• Build your relational capital – The importance of building relationships cannot be overemphasized. So, feel free to get to know your colleagues, ask them, talk to them.