Tips & Tricks: Securing an Internship

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This is a video of things I did to get my six-week internship. Enjoy!

Before you watch:

1. Like I clarified in this video, even though I have a legal internship, the advice I give is generalised and can be applied to a variety of applications in different fields.

2. Just in case I spoke a bit too fast, I have separated my tips into multiple videos.

3. You can minimise the video, whilst you do other things on your device.

Intro & Tip 1: Research Company

• Have a research strategy

• My strategy: a) business operations, b) diversity & inclusion, c) career development & d) practise areas of interest

• 30mins-1hr a day

Tip 2: Answering ‘Why [insert industry]?’

• Tell an honest story

• Structure: a)initial interest, b)what you did to consolidate passion, c)where you are at now (goals)

Tip 3: Answering ‘Why [insert company your applying for]?’

• Strategy: 3 Core Reasons & What You Can Add

Tip 4: Answering ‘Tell Me About Yourself?’

• Past Experience> Present Activity> Future Goals

Interview

1. Know your CV & Prepare Reflective Answers

2. Practise Competency-Based Questions

3. Ask Questions that Convey Passion & Knowledge

4. Make the Interview Conversational

Competency/ Skill	Question	Example 1	Example 2	Example 3
Leadership	Give an example of a time you…	S: T: A: R:	S: T: A: R:	S: T: A: R:
Creativity	Tell me about a time…?	S: T: A: R:	S: T: A: R:	S: T: A: R: