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Applying to multiple internship offers is a strategic approach for students, especially in competitive fields like those at Volvo. The discussion emphasizes the importance of applying to various opportunities across Europe, even if they are less preferred. It is advisable to accept offers from preferred placements while courteously withdrawing from others. Additionally, students should consult their Career Counselor team for guidance throughout the application process.

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  • Research effective strategies for applying to multiple internships
  • Learn about the role of Career Counselor teams in internship placements
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I am doing my exchange studies in Sweden and have applied to two internship offers at Volvo. However, I've heard that the competition is tough (especially for non-native speakers). Application results are only for the next month.
Should I apply to other internships/thesis placements across Europe while they are still up for the summer besides the fact that I prefer them less?
 
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IMO, yes. Worst case is having to turn down a less preferred offer in favor of a position on your primary list. If you are granted a position at a preferred placement, it may be courteous to withdraw from the other competitions.

If this part of your educational program and will be monitored for academic credit, your schools Career Counselor team will be part of the process and will guide you best on how to proceed.
 
Yes. You make as many applications as you want. They make any offers that they want. Then you all see who selects who. They are used to being turned down and going to the next applicant.
 
Absolutely. You should look at the chance of getting any competitive position to be very small, because it likely is.
 
Tough competition job is goodo0) You can get trained and learn many from it
 
For some background, I'm currently a 3rd year physics major with an astro specialization studying in Canada, and as undergraduates are want to do I'm regularly evaluating my career prospects down the road. I also plan on pursuing grad school when I've completed my degree. It might just be my anxiety acting up a little, but with a lot of the government funding drying up for public science research broadly in the US, the 'industry' everyone keeps talking about when questions like this are...

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