Finding the Perfect Internship: Determine Your Goals
Before you start the search for your internship, spend some time to reflect on your goals.
Figure out your career interests. An internship is one way you can streamline your career goals. If you intend to have a political career, for instance, get an internship with a local politician. If you’re not sure what career path to take, consider getting an internship in both those areas.
Determine why you want an internship and what you hope to gain from the experience. There are many reasons why people get internships – college credit, learning new skills, gaining connections, etc.
Even if you know what you want to do, you can still be unsure about the industry you want to get in. For instance, if you’d like to get into sales, remember that pharmaceutical sales is different from selling insurance.