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Summer Internships

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Masha Ikromova Student Contributor, Columbia University & Barnard College
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Columbia Barnard Contributor Student Contributor, Columbia University & Barnard College
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Columbia Barnard chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Finding the perfect summer internship can be challenging, so here are some tips on how you can succeed:

Resume

Make sure your resume looks perfect af! Everything is aligned correctly and you’ve used some great action words.

Cover Letter

Your cover letter should highlight your strength and draw parallels from your past experiences, to what you might do at your intended internship.

Career Development 

It is an amazing resource, it’s included in your tuition, so don’t waste your money and go and use it!

Network 

Networking is key to getting your desired internship. Companies recognize when someone refers you and passes along your resume.

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