To make sure you land a summer internship you enjoy, it\u2019s crucial to ensure you meet the application deadlines and complete other tasks on time. There are things you\u2019ll need to do from the start of the year until right before spring break. The following timeline will help you stay on track and fit internship-related tasks around your other college commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
January<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The latest you should apply for a summer internship is typically January. Bear in mind that large companies usually have earlier deadlines than small companies. The most competitive internships often ask students to apply as much as a year and a half in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are various ways to find internships to apply to. If there are particular companies you\u2019d like to intern for, check out their websites to look for openings. If you\u2019re more interested in finding a certain type of work, use filters on job sites to search for the kind of opportunity you want. If you\u2019re unsure what to look for, the career center on campus is a great place for advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Create a list of all the internships you\u2019re interested in, along with the deadlines to apply and when the hiring managers will review the applications. Prioritize applying to any internships that review on a rolling basis, as employers will stop looking once they find a suitable candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the busiest times of an internship year is February, as you\u2019ll need to prepare for midterms as well as continuing with tasks for internship applications. Include time in your schedule for both on a regular basis. You may find it helpful to attend office hours with professors and to meet with your academic advisor this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In March, you should expect to start receiving responses for internships that start in June. Figure out your schedule for the upcoming months to be able to schedule interviews. If you need help with your interview skills, visit the careers center for advice, including the chance to practice through mock interviews. April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n During your interviews, make sure you find out when you\u2019re likely to hear about the company\u2019s decision. At most businesses, this will be in April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re lucky enough to receive multiple offers, you\u2019ll need to assess which is the best choice for you. Unless you need a good salary, more important factors than pay are likely to be company culture, how interesting you\u2019ll find the work, and the skills you\u2019ll develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You also need to start thinking about where you\u2019ll live over the summer as soon as possible, since you won\u2019t be able to continue living in campus student housing. Peterborough students can move into Severn Court. You\u2019ll have your own bedroom with a door lock and individual thermostat in a unit shared with five other students. With easy access to public transit, Highway 115, and Highway 7, the location is great for both attending university and heading to your internship in downtown Peterborough. Contact us for an eight- or 12-month lease starting in May, September, or January.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To make sure you land a summer internship you enjoy, it\u2019s crucial to ensure you meet the application deadlines and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":1704,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentrez.com\/severn-court\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1702"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentrez.com\/severn-court\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentrez.com\/severn-court\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentrez.com\/severn-court\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentrez.com\/severn-court\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1702"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/studentrez.com\/severn-court\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1702\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1703,"href":"https:\/\/studentrez.com\/severn-court\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1702\/revisions\/1703"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentrez.com\/severn-court\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1704"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentrez.com\/severn-court\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1702"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentrez.com\/severn-court\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1702"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentrez.com\/severn-court\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1702"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
If you don\u2019t receive any interviews in March, continue searching for positions that are still open. Companies that haven\u2019t found any suitable candidates yet are likely to still have openings. It\u2019s also worthwhile continuing to apply if you\u2019ve only received a couple interview requests and are concerned about your chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n