The first step is to determine a field of interest. This can be something that pertains to your major, a future career goal, or an area that you just find interesting and you want to learn more about. The next step is to research and see what opportunities exist. There are many internship listing websites and our office has books, which also have listings of companies and organizations looking for summer interns. The most important step is to apply.
Some companies require separate application materials and some want a resume and cover letter.
Have all materials proofread before they're sent and make sure to customize your resume and cover letter for each internship. Well, I just recently finished those three steps but now is the hardest part, waiting until the spring to find out if I got my perfect internship. Follow the steps above and stop by our office if you have any questions, problems or if you just want to browse through our internship resources. However the purpose of an internship is to gain experience. You will find that whatever is lacking in financial rewards may be compensated for by valuable experience, exposure, and contacts.