{"id":758,"date":"2018-08-23T09:22:24","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T09:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mgt.dept.shef.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/?p=758"},"modified":"2019-03-22T10:55:59","modified_gmt":"2019-03-22T10:55:59","slug":"a-guide-to-internship-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mgt.dept.shef.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/a-guide-to-internship-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to internship applications"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>By James Dylag, BA Business Management<\/p>\n

Applying to internships is a really daunting thing to be doing. Whilst most companies make the process as painless as possible, it is still really nerve wracking, so this blog post is here to help guide you through any applications you might be thinking of submitting.<\/p>\n

One of the first things to do is to make sure you have an up-to-date CV. Pretty much all applications will ask for a CV, or will at least ask you questions where answers can be found on your CV (e.g. work history, education history). The University offers lots of help in CV writing, whether this be through the Futures First module that all \"\"<\/a>Management School students take, or 301 Study Skills services.<\/p>\n

Now that your CV is up-to-date, you must ensure that it is original and will help you to stand out. The best way to do this is through having experience on your CV such as volunteering, part-time work and extracurricular activities. Another important thing is to make sure your CV is formatted in an effective way. Try and avoid using templates, as while it seems like the easiest option, it will result in a CV similar to lots of other peoples.<\/p>\n

Applications do take a while to fill in and submit, however you should try and apply to as many internships as you can. If you know what sort of career path you want to take, then apply to as many companies within this sector as possible. Internships are competitive, and this will help to maximise your chances of getting one.<\/p>\n

Due to the large number of applications received per internship, it is absolutely essential that you follow the instructions given. This may sound mandatory, but if you miss a little bit of information on the application process it could mean that the company discard your application completely. Just be sure to double check the instructions and ensure you\u2019ve followed them.<\/p>\n

Probably the most dreaded part of the process\u2026 the tests. I\u2019m not saying allapplications require you to complete any tests, but from my own experience lots of them do. Most of the time, these tests are what you\u2019d\u00a0\"\"expect, so you shouldn\u2019t panic too much. You\u2019ll usually be given a practise\u00a0question or two, so you can get a feel for what you might get asked \u2013 there are also lots of websites who offer their own practise tests. Whilst\u00a0these might not be exactly the same as the companies own tests, they\u2019re a good way to get some experience answering this style of question.<\/p>\n

The final thing to remember is that rejections are likely to happen, but you can\u2019t let this get you down. Just because you\u2019ve been turned down by one place, doesn\u2019t mean you will be turned down by everyone. Keep applying, and eventually you\u2019ll get exactly the internship that you\u2019re after.<\/p>\n

Good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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