Internship Application Essentials for Students

Learn more about the internship application process, including an overview of internships, where to find them and steps for applying, creating a resume & cover letter, preparing for interviews, and handling offers and rejections.

Internships Overview

Internships are an excellent chance for you to develop your skills and build connections while gaining an inside look at the realities of different careers. View this one-page guide featuring key details and FAQs about internships, including what they are, why to do one, when/where they happen, are they paid, and other questions.

Internship Checklist

Use this checklist to complete important steps before you apply, when you receive an offer, when you accept an offer, and after your first day.

Finding & Applying for Internships

Internship Search Checklist

Use this checklist to help guide you through the steps for finding & applying for internships.

Internship Search Resources

Explore strategies and links to learn more about finding different internship opportunities.

Internship Application Tracking Template

Use this template to track your internship search, including the internship titles, companies, deadlines, dates you apply, and notes.

Creating Resumes & Cover Letters

Student Resume and Cover Letter Guide

Showcase education, experience, and skills through resume and cover letter creation. This guide contains step-by-step instructions and has several samples.

Sample Resume 1

Editable version of Sample Resume 1, featured in the Student Resume & Cover Letter Guide

Sample Resume 2

Editable version of Sample Resume 2, featured in the Student Resume & Cover Letter Guide

Sample Resume 3

Editable version of Sample Resume 3, featured in the Student Resume & Cover Letter Guide

Interviewing for Internships

Preparing for Internship Interviews

Steps to take so you ace your interview!

Sample Interview Questions

View a range of sample interview questions commonly asked by employers as part of the internship or job search process.

Professional Dress Guidelines

Learn more about how to make a positive impression by dressing professionally, whether for in-person or virtual work-related experiences.

Sample Interview Thank You Note

Use this as a starting point for writing a thank you note, which should be sent by email or mail no more than 1-2 days after interviewing.

Internship Offers, Rejections, & Next Steps

Handling Internship Offers & Rejections

Actions to take as you start hearing back about the status of your internship applications.

Student Activity

Student Skills Self-Assessment

Template for students to evaluate their development of the 6 Future Ready Skills.

10 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Internship

An article from the Early Careers Center of Excellence (EC CoE) at Thomson Reuters