internships resume

Believe it or not, a one-page resume is more than sufficient for an internship resume — perhaps even preferred.

Believe it or not, a one-page resume is more than sufficient for an internship resume — perhaps even preferred. Your internship should be short-term and the focus of your resume should be on your experience and skills rather than your life story. Don’t include personal information like age, height and weight (we do know you’re human), marital status, or any photos — especially if you don’t have much work experience yet. Also leave out references because they’ll likely be irrelevant as well since this is just before graduation; once you’ve graduated from college or university and have been working for a few years then it will be time to add them again at the end of each entry under “references available upon request.”

Unless you have an extensive work history, your education will make up most of your resume.

Unless you have an extensive work history, your education will make up most of your resume. You should focus on listing the courses that are relevant to the position you are applying for and the skills they taught you. If a particular class was helpful in gaining experience in a specific field or industry, highlight it.

Not all classes are equally important! Make sure not to include any course that is unrelated to your internship or career goal (e.g., “Introduction to French”). Also, if you have an exceptionally low GPA and are applying for an internship that requires strong communication skills (e.g., PR intern), do not include this information unless it can be explained—for example: “My GPA suffered due to my busy extracurricular schedule where I worked as president of my school’s Model United Nations team.”

If possible, add relevant coursework from more than one college so employers don’t think that’s all you’ve done since high school

Tailor your resume to the job description and add keywords from the listing.

A tailored resume will help you stand out from the crowd. To get started, you’ll need to know what the hiring manager is looking for. Review the job description carefully and take note of keywords used by the employer (e.g., “excellent communication skills,” “detail-oriented,” etc.). Next, make sure every detail on your resume matches those requirements as closely as possible. This includes not only what you’ve done but also how much time was spent on each task or project—don’t pad out your work history with unnecessary details just to meet a page requirement!

If the listing specifies an objective statement (as many internships do), try tailoring that instead of starting off with a chronological resume format or leaving it blank altogether. A combination resume may be right for your situation: start with a brief summary of relevant skills and experience before diving into more specifics about job duties and education history in reverse chronological order within sections like Professional Experience and Education History.

Proofread your resume and ask someone else to look over it too.

• Have someone else read your resume. A fresh set of eyes may spot something you missed in the process of proofreading it yourself, such as an embarrassing typo or formatting inconsistency.
• Check for spelling and grammar errors. The days of hiring managers looking past misspelled words are long gone, so make sure everything on your resume is spelled correctly and written clearly (no one will hire you if they can’t understand what you’re saying).
• Check formatting is consistent throughout the document: dates should be written in a certain style (e.g., January 1st 2019), contact details should always appear in the same format (your email address should always have @example.com and not just example@example or example@) etcetera. If anyone reading your resume sees any inconsistencies, they’ll likely assume that there are other mistakes too!
• Make sure all contact details are correct—this includes both physical addresses (if you’ve moved since applying) as well as phone numbers/email addresses for all areas where potential employers might reach out to ask questions about your application or schedule interviews with them.*Check for typos before submitting! And remember: typos happen to everyone at some point—even professional writers make them from time-to-time!

Write a cover letter — but make sure you’re writing a different cover letter for each job you apply to.

You should also write a cover letter that explains why you’re the best applicant for the job. The process of writing an internship cover letter can help you reflect on what makes you a good fit for this internship.

When writing an internship cover letter, it’s important to find out what kind of person the company is looking for before applying. For example, if they’re looking for someone who has experience in marketing campaigns, then make sure that’s reflected in your application materials (including your resume).

A great internship could become a full-time job opportunity.

If you’re searching for an internship, here are some reasons why you should consider applying:

• Internships can be life-changing experiences. You can gain valuable experience and make connections that will last a lifetime.
• You can learn about different industries and job roles, helping you decide on a career path. Some internships are even paid!
• Internships help build your resume by showing off your skills and accomplishments in a professional setting, which is especially important if you don’t have work experience yet.