You are probably quite delighted, and rightly so, since you have clearly done everything correctly so far. You must now ensure that you are the one who receives the internship offer. After being shortlisted you probably might be thinking about what happens after being shortlisted, there are four possible outcomes. Understanding what to anticipate and preparing ahead of time can improve your chances of receiving that offer letter.
- You are given the following task to complete: Assume you’ve been selected for a content writing internship and have one day to compose an essay on a certain subject. Perhaps it is programming employment, and the company would want you to produce a short bit of code. Remember the following:
- Be unique; copied stuff is readily detected. They can Google it if you can!
- Respect deadlines; if you are unable to accomplish the assigned assignment by the deadline, seek an extension in advance.
- If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to inquire.
- Be inventive; your inventiveness will offer you an advantage over other candidates.
- You are invited to an interview: Now that you have your foot in the door, it is time to shine in the last step – the interview. Depending on the company, the interview might be conducted over the phone, over Skype, or in person. Here are some interview preparation tips:
- Know the firm; do research (through the corporate website, social media links, etc.) and have some statistics and questions handy.
- Have a clear picture of why you want the job and how you would be a good match. Also, properly review your application (a link to it may be found on your Internshala dashboard).
- Engage in conversation. It is not an interrogation, but rather an interview. You are much more than your resume.
- Practice makes perfect; do mock interviews with your friends or practise speaking in front of a mirror.
- You get an offer letter directly: It is uncommon, but you may receive an offer letter immediately based on your application. You begin arranging the event, but keep the following items in mind before you go into party mode:
- Get it in writing – a verbal job offer is fantastic, but it is only as good as the paper on which it is written.
- Examine the written offer carefully. Make that all key facts (such as job profile, start date, length, and stipend, among others) are included, and ask clarifying questions if necessary.
- When you accept the offer, send a thank-you note to the employer.
- Send an email confirming your start date and expressing your excitement for your new position.
- There has been no additional contact from the employer: It is difficult to confront this circumstance, but with increased competition, you may find yourself in this position. What you might do next is as follows:
- If you do not get a response, it is time to move on. Perhaps the firm has already found someone better. Don’t give up hope – with each application, you gain experience and increase your chances of obtaining your ideal internship.
- Examine your profile and make adjustments, such as adding additional past experiences, projects, and so on, to your Internshala profile (by clicking on Edit Profile).
- You may boost your profile by starting new initiatives in your field of interest, taking a few online courses, or getting some training. It is essential to never stop learning.
I hope these strategies are helpful in moving your internship status from shortlisted to successful. If you are still looking for more career advice, click here.
