1. Where to find an Internship
Do some Research to work out where would be good for you

2. It’s not what you know…
It is far easier to approach someone you know so if you can use you network to make a connection and find and internship that will make it easier.

3. Your Network
Your supervisors, they may well have a good contact but it isn’t their job to develop ones for you or to think too long about it so ask them first but if they don’t have one you’ll need to look elsewhere.
The partnership have connections including industry partners Tozer seeds, Unilever and P&G
Your family might have some connections that could help, remember you’re coming virtually for free so don’t feel bad about asking

4. Virtual Network
There are a number of ways we use these accounts but don’t be afraid to use them to make a connection for work.
Who has - leave your hand up if you would use it to contact someone about an internship?
google+, Pinterest, Twitter, ResearchGate, Facebook, Flickr, LinkIn

6. Notable LinkedIn Tips Update your profile (Professional)
Make connections
Connect through LinkedIn Groups
Send messages
You can only send messages to people you are connected to so you need to make the connections to do so think about how you are going to ask them – I just use what’s there as standard but I’m not really looking for too much from them

7. ? Making an approach eMail, Phone call or Letter?
It is easier if they are a contact but if not don’t worry no one will be offended if you ask them but who should you approach?
Try to find the person you would be working for – small company that might be the Director of operations or Research director at a larger company it might be the head of an R&D unit.
You can often find names and contact details on company websites or via LinkedIn
A named person is always the best option – try to avoid sending to HR!
It is easiest to send an but that is the easiest ignored. Letter with a request to call. Or to with a request to discuss by phone.
Size of the company is important, larger ones may have organised Graduate Internship schemes, which you might be able to fit in, others will be too prescriptive for your purposes.
, Phone call
or Letter?

8. Understanding Company Needs
Your
Offer
= your CV
Company
Needs
= prior Research
Do your research – show an interest in the company you wish to approach. There is lots of information online.
Polish up your CV – tailor a little if necessary
Your covering letter should demonstrate your interest in the company and what you can bring to the business.
Your covering letter makes the link

9. Understanding Company Needs
Your
Offer
Company
Needs

10. The Covering letter Addressed to a named person
Introduce yourself and explain your interest in the company – from your market research
Explain what you bring to the company
and how you see the experience will add to your personal development
Make it your own letter
Don’t play hard to get!
Insert full contact details – as on your CV. Include on your signature too

11. Follow-up your application within a week!
If you applied by it could have been read then forgotten
Companies are busy places.
Follow-up after five working days – ideally by telephone. And be prepared for an impromptu telephone interview!

12. Questions and Discussion