If you are reading this, then you are at least curious about what industry internships are and how to get one. You are in the right place. I will take a moment to describe what I mean by “industry,” who my audience is, and why you may (or may not) want to pursue one. Then I will talk about steps you can take to increase your chance of landing one. ...
This is the story about how I began my search for a tech industry internship as a social science PhD student in my second year. If you are looking for my guide for getting an internship, that’s over here. Where to Begin? Build Your Network I began this process with a fair amount working for and against me. As a first-generation college student, I didn’t inherit valuable personal and professional networks in academia or industry. Simply put, I didn’t know anyone and no one knew me. On the other hand, I attend an Ivy-League school with strong connections with industry and a litany of students who have interned. Given this, I knew if I could focus on networking and impressing the hiring committees in interviews that I would have a strong shot at landing a position. ...