Spontaneous application for summer internships/jobs

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around strategies for applying to summer internships or jobs, particularly in the context of sparse listings and proactive outreach to companies. Participants share insights on how to approach potential employers and seek advice on effective communication methods.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests contacting companies directly rather than waiting for job listings, questioning the best approach for such outreach.
  • Another participant advises checking company websites for a 'careers' section that lists internship opportunities and provides a link to a resource on high-paying internships.
  • A participant inquires about the specific type of work and region the original poster is interested in, seeking to tailor advice accordingly.
  • The original poster clarifies their location in northern Europe and expresses interest in engineering (electrical/mechanical) or programming roles.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on the best method for contacting companies, as participants offer different approaches and resources without resolving which is most effective.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully explored the implications of different outreach strategies or the specific requirements of the internship roles they are interested in.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking summer internships or jobs in engineering or programming, particularly those considering proactive application strategies.

Gauss M.D.
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I'm considering applying for some internship/job this summer if my plan A doesn't pan out. Listings are utterly sparse, though. I'm sure there are opportunities out there, but from what I've heard, the smartest thing to do is contact the companies you're interested in directly instead of sitting idly by waiting for a listing.

But what's the best way to do it? Do you just e-mail the HR dept listed on the website? What would you say? Should I ask "is there anything for me? If so, I'll send my CV", or should I just get down to business and attach it straight away?

All opinions welcome!
 
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Look at the companies' websites. They usually have a 'careers' section that also lists internship opportunities. In case you are considering finances, these are the top 25 paying internship programs, mainly based in programming, big data, and a few engineering ones: http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/25-Highest-Paying-Companies-for-Interns.png

If you want some more help after that (go to their websites, check out the internship opportunities), PM me. I have more links.
Edit: Noticed you're in physics. Here's one of my ~25 links: https://ed.fnal.gov/interns/programs/
 
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What kind of work are you looking to do this summer and in what region?
 
Should've mentioned - I'm in northern Europe. Would like something in engineering (electrical/mechanical) or programming.
 

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