Internships: How do you get one?

Hey guys! As some of you might know, I worked as a intern last summer. It was great experience and has been helpful beyond what I ever would have expected. How? Because college applications always ask for work experience and being able to say you've had an internship is a huge plus. All college admission counselors that I sent my resume to were most impressed with my interning experience. Also, it has allowed me to have my first professional job (besides interning).

So here we go:

1. Before you start looking, make a basic and PROFESSIONAL resume. Basic because you want to be able to alter it specifically to each internship you apply to without having to write a new resume for each job. You want to be able to add things not take away. Now I can't stress the need for professionalism enough. As a high school student, many employers don't expect much from you, so impress them with being professional! You will stand out!
2. Create a LinkedIn account! Again, make it professional! Start joining groups and connection with people that are working in careers you are interested in! The Job tap obviously is very helpful to find internships especially close to you!
3. Post in LinkedIn Groups about if anyone knows of possible internship opportunities.
4. Find local programs that your city might have. For example: saworks.org
5. Use google searches to find possible internship opportunities. always read the job description to make sure you are qualified and if you aren't sure try finding a contact person you can reach out to and ask.
6. Indeed.com also lists internship opportunities. 
7. If you still have no luck after applying to those, try reaching out to local businesses. Don't be disappointed if they don't offer any, but it's always worth a try.

Helpful resources for internships:

• https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/557118/8-tips-getting-awesome-internship
• https://www.investopedia.com/articles/younginvestors/08/land-that-internship.asp
• https://www.wayup.com/guide/top-5-things-to-do-when-applying-for-an-internship/
• https://www.niche.com/blog/how-high-school-students-can-land-a-great-internship/
• https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/college-admissions-playbook/2015/02/16/take-5-steps-to-find-an-internship-during-high-school

The resume:

1. Use Word templates as a guidance if you need it.
2. It's okay if you don't have work experience yet, list leadership experience instead or community service. If you have work experience though, make it relevant to the job you are applying to! It doesn't matter if you worked in fast food and now want an internship in teaching, for example. Describe how you for example had to teach new employees company policies or things like that.  
3. Your resume has to be somewhat memorable (not boring), but also not too creative either. Always aim for a medium. Many times employers will be understanding if it is your first job.

Helpful resources for resume writing:

• https://hbr.org/2014/02/how-to-write-a-cover-letter
• https://zety.com/blog/how-to-make-a-resume

Example resume:

Promise Programs: Free Tuition at Texas Universities

Hey guys so I found this at my local library. Here is a list of Texas Universities offering free tuition bases on Family income, also called Promise Programs, and their requirements. There are but I just wanted to share these for right now!