Be Internship Ready

The most successful experiences are well planned. There are a number of things you can do to become internship ready:

Self-Reflection

Which term do you plan to complete your capstone internship? Make sure to prepare at least a semester in advance.

What does the rest of your course schedule look like for that term? Internships can be demanding and this should be considered when building your course schedule for the term.

What is your schedule of availability? You will need to have chunks of time available to work at your internship. Consider your class and work schedule, and how you will fit in your internship commitment.

Do you have transportation? How far are you willing or able to commute to the internship?

Update Application Materials

Polished application materials are required. Ideally, your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn should be reviewed by a professional before applying to internships. The School of Sustainability has a number of resources to help students.

Schedule a resume review with the School of Sustainability Career Coach. Phone or in person appointments available: https://schoolofsustainability.asu.edu/careers/career-advising/

Connect with an ASU Career Advisor. Log into your Handshake account and select “Request a Counseling Appointment”

Utilize Resume Dropbox for quick resume review feedback.

Be prepared to interview

Some internships may have a more formal interview process than others. In any case, you should be prepared for a professional interview. ASU Career & Professional Development Services has numerous resources to help students prepare for interviews.

You should be ready to talk about why you are interested in the internship you applied for, what you hope to gain from it, what you know about the organization and their mission & goals, and what you have to offer that makes you a strong candidate. They may also ask you why you chose your major or what your career plans are.

Pro tips:

· Keep track of the internships you apply for, and save copies of the internship descriptions so you are not caught off guard when an employer contacts you. Posted opportunities expire and may not be available for reference if you didn’t save a copy.

· ALWAYS follow up to thank the interviewer for their time and to reiterate your interest.

Recommended resources:

Preparing for an Interview, article by ASU Career & Professional Development Services

Interview Preparation Worksheet, by ASU Career & Professional Development Services (includes examples of questions to prepare for)

Be Internship Ready

Be Internship Ready is an excellent program developed by ASU Career and Professional Development Services. This self-paced mini-course prepares students to find internships, craft an application (includes sample resumes), tips on interviewing for internships, and being successful at the internship site.

Self Enroll in "Be Internship Ready" Canvas site

Meet with SOS Internship Coordinator

The School of Sustainability Internship Coordinator is here to support students before, during, and after the internship. In person and phone appointments available.

See Contact Page for information on how to schedule an appointment