Internship Applications: What to Include & Tips

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SUMMARY

An effective internship application should include a personalized cover letter that highlights your motivations and interests related to the position, rather than simply reiterating your resume. It is crucial to specify why you are interested in the project and how you will benefit from the experience. Additionally, obtaining a reference, preferably from a tutor, is essential when applying to unfamiliar departments or institutions, as it can provide insights into your reliability and research potential. Tailoring your application to the specific internship type is also important.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of cover letter writing techniques
  • Knowledge of how to articulate personal motivations and interests
  • Familiarity with obtaining and utilizing professional references
  • Awareness of different types of internships and their requirements
NEXT STEPS
  • Research effective cover letter formats and examples
  • Learn how to identify and articulate personal motivations for specific internships
  • Explore strategies for requesting and presenting professional references
  • Investigate various internship types and their specific application requirements
USEFUL FOR

Students and recent graduates seeking internships, career advisors, and anyone looking to enhance their internship application process.

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What should an internship application consist of? Should it contain a brief introduction even though the resume has been attached? Should the long term goals be mentioned at all?
 
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You mean a cover letter? and no a cover letter should make you different than every other person who has the same skills as you. You sell yourself in the cover letter, you don't re-iterate what they can already read on your resume.
 
If possible, specify why you want to do the project. What interests/motivates you about the area as well as how you feel you will benefit from the experience. If the application is to someone you don't know, (another department/institution/fund etc) it's essential to get at least one reference (preferably starting with your tutor). These references normally cover areas like reliability, motivation, interest and if they think you have research potential.

That said, it totally depends on what kind of internship you're applying for...


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