Introduction
First of all I would like to make one thing clear to you that internship and job both are different, we
do internship to gain experience which is not for lifetime and there is also one thing in this that some
are paid and some are free, these are of two types and if we talk about job then you know that in this a
good package is given on the basis of our skills, now you must be wondering who does internship, then
let me tell you that students do internship because they want to get a good job and internship helps in
that, it is not necessary that everyone does internship but in internship We receive a certificate that
showcases our experience.
Some offer money, while others simply provide a certificate. However,
many companies offer permanent jobs at the same locations where we intern. The biggest problem for new
students is that they don't get an internship. They try hard, but there's no benefit. Everyone can do an
internship, but finding one that matches your skills is a real challenge. In this blog, we'll cover how
you can get an internship.
What Is an Internship?
We have already discussed about what an internship is and why it is necessary, but let me tell you that an internship is given to the one who has skills. You do not have to do an internship for money. If it is paid and you are getting money, then it is a good thing, but you have to do it for experience so that you do not face any problem in getting a job in future.
Step 1: Learn the Required Skills
Skills are crucial in any field. If you have the skills, you'll get a good job. You know that AI tools have improved significantly these days, allowing AI to quickly build websites. If you're still learning HTML or CSS, your learning doesn't matter, as AI can do it in minutes. You don't have to compete with others. Your competition is with AI. If you learn less than AI, your chances of getting a job or internship are slim. Therefore, don't assume you know everything. You have to improve your skills on daily basis and learn how AI works. In today's time, using AI is also a trending skill and you can create AI tools which will improve your skills. Apart from coding language, you have to learn about AI tools also.
Step 2: Build Real Projects
Many students copy the project and upload it without editing or watermarking in their portfolio or anywhere else. You should not do this if you are applying for an internship or a job, as it can cause problems. Therefore, you should not do copy-paste work. Even if you are copying, you should edit and redesign it properly. And in the meantime, if you are using the same old projects like TO-DO list, Calculator etc., then let me tell you, stop doing this. Even if you get an internship with such a project, you will face problems in getting a job in the future. You should create an AI project which is performing quite well now. This will also benefit you. If your project comes to the notice of the company, there is a chance that you will get a good job or internship. Everyone adds a project, you will have to do something unique from them because nowadays there is competition in every field, hence you have to stand out from that crowd and look a little different.
Step 3: Create a Professional Resume
After all this is done, you will have to create a good resume in which you will have to add your bio data, education, certificates, GitHub link, projects and skills. If someone sees your resume, they should recognize you as soon as they see it. What is there in the resume and what work you do. I would like to give you a suggestion that nowadays portfolio is better than resume because in portfolio you can also add live project skills resume, that is, all the details in one place. Therefore, you have to create a good resume but link it to the portfolio so that whoever you share it with gets all the details immediately.
Step 4: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
Now many people do not even know what is LinkedIn. It is a social networking platform where people share job internship information. This platform is perfect for internship and job but if you already use it or not then you must create a good profile in it. If it is already created then optimize it, like a good photo in which you are looking good. This is not Instagram. Here you have to post about your skills properly and add everything properly and add the headline properly which will show your work, what you do and if you have good projects then They have to post it in this and also add the live link.
Step 5: Apply on Multiple Platforms
Many people know only one platform in which they apply and this is the biggest mistake. You should not do this at all. You should also use other platforms and websites like Internshala, Well-found etc. You should use them too. A lot of internship jobs are posted here too. You will have to remain active on these platforms so that you can apply quickly. As soon as an internship comes according to your skills, you have to apply immediately because if a lot of people apply, then the chances of you getting it are less. You can use any platform but it is very important to remain active daily. Yes, you can upload one project in a week which is very beneficial and it is not necessary that you have to do an internship, you can also do a direct job.
Step 6: Prepare for Interviews
This also plays an important role, but see, when we go for an internship, there are less chances that you will not get an interview, but you need to be prepared because when you go for a job or apply, you will have to give an interview there. You have to study basic coding, then you will easily crack the interview. The main mistake that beginners make is that they get scared, due to which they know the question but are unable to answer and get rejected. You should not be afraid and it is important to study well and practice, so you have to keep these things in mind.
My Personal Advice
A common mistake that students make is copying and pasting other people's resumes or copying projects, and most importantly, not having a portfolio. You should not do this at all because these are all things that need to be taken care of. If you mess up on this, you may face problems because the first impression is the last impression.
Conclusion
If you follow all these steps that I have told you, then along with your internship you will also get a good job because nowadays it is skills that matter, not degrees. Many people have skills but they do not know how to show them, due to which they lag behind. You should not do this at all.