Summer 2010 is quickly approaching, and California college students are hunting for a great internship to help them further their education. Internships are a great way to get experience in an industry in which you have an interest, it is also a great way to network and make connections to help you in your job search after you graduate. The economic recession is a good and bad thing for college students in California, as there are more companies looking for interns, but it is also a very competitive market for any job, even an internship. There are many people who previously had full time jobs, now willing to take an internship just to keep themselves in the job market. Luckily many internships are limited to college students only, but companies in California have students applying from across the country. This makes it even more difficult for a California college student to land the dream internship that they want this summer.
California has a massive college system, which results in thousands of student looking for internships in the state this year. If you are a college student looking for a summer internship and have not started your search, then you should start today! Many companies line up interns for the summer starting in February, so now is still a great time to start your hunt for a summer internship. Below are a few tips that will help you in your quest to get a great internship for the 2010 summer.
Apply, Apply, Apply
You need to make sure and apply for as many internships as possible which interest you, so that you increase your chances on securing a position. Also make sure and provide a resume, even if you have limited job experience, as you still want to showcase your skills.
Follow Up On All Interviews
If you are lucky enough to get an interview for an internship then you need to make sure and follow up. Get the names and if possible emails of everyone you interview with and send them a personal thank you note so that you stay top of mind. You can either email or send a letter via snail mail. It really depends on the type of internship you are trying to land.
Match Your Internship to your Future Career
If you already know what type of job you want to have after you graduate, then you should intern in that industry to set yourself apart from other job candidates you will compete against in the future. If you’re still unsure about your career path, then an internship is a great way to get real world experience to see if the career is for you.
