1. How to find your Dream Internship?
Some Useful Tips for Students who are planning to do ITP

2. Top 8 Tips for FINDING your DREAM internship1
Plan Ahead! ...
Don’t do last minute, start searching online for suitable jobs
Searching from newspaper for job openings. High chances these companies have vacancies for students to do internships.
Have your own transport or be willing to work in KL or other places that have more opportunities.

3. EXAMPLE Write a Resume and Cover Letter That Showcase Your Skills. ...2
Write a Resume and Cover Letter That Showcase Your Skills. ...
You already have your resume and also other documents (support letter, application letter) to send to companies. You may also add your own cover letter (not compulsory) but it can help to ‘sell’ your skillset or to wow the person who receive your application.
Examples: see here or just google up “How to write good cover letters for internship applications”
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4. Top 8 Tips for FINDING your DREAM internship3
Know Your Audience. ...
Read about the industry that the company belongs to, study/research the company
If you express an understanding of a company's products, services, key personnel and recent news in your cover letter or interview you will impress the employer.

5. Top 8 Tips for FINDING your DREAM internship4
Correct Spelling and Grammar. ...
Sounds obvious, but incorrect spelling or grammar will instantly put your cover letter and resume at the bottom of the pile, if not directly in the trash.
You should use your computer's spelling and grammar tools.
And you should have at least two other qualified people review your work. (Best is your own ITP committee or lecturers)

6. Top 8 Tips for FINDING your DREAM internship5
Have Reference Letters Prepared. ...
Testimonial if you’ve demonstrated good habits / academic prowess as a student or good achievement in your extracurricular activities
A good reference letter from a professor, advisor or employer can help you get an advantage over other candidates with similar qualifications.

7. Top 8 Tips for FINDING your DREAM internship6
Be Clear About Your Availability. .
Your location is one of the very first things an employer will look at when considering you for an internship. If it isn’t obvious that your location matches the location of the internship the employer may not consider you for the position.

8. Top 8 Tips for FINDING your DREAM internship7
Don't Wait for the Internship to Come to You. ...
Don't wait for an internship to be announced.
Be proactive and search out companies that interest you and then approach them directly. Make contact with their human resources department or hiring manager to find out what internships might be available.
Request to speak to HR manager or get contacts of people who might know the relevant people / contacts for you.

9. Top 8 Tips for FINDING your DREAM internship
Network!
While you can certainly find great internships on-line and through your school career center and print resources, nothing beats good old-fashioned networking.
Use your network of family, friends, friends' family, school and work contacts to find out about possible internships. If your friends and acquaintances know you are looking for an internship they will be likely to let you know when they hear about one.
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10. OTHERS Find some useful tips to prepare yourself for interview
offers/preparing-interviews
If you send your application through , please address the person properly, use correct grammar and punctuations. Best is to check with your ITP committee.
Remember to never send an application to many companies . Look like spam and so unprofessional.

11. Email Etiquette, go to this link

12. In other words, you don’t have to be perfect in your studies or be a brilliant person. What is most important is how you deal with the challenges.
Your attitude matters the most. Always be pro-active, willing to learn and willing to fail as well. Employers are looking for people who have people skills – communication skills, emotional intelligences rather than just brainy.
Learn from mistakes and don’t give up.
Learn from giving and not only receiving
Learn to be the best you can be and succeed your future career.
Wishing you all the best in finding the best job during your internship.