Five Step Plan for Getting an Internship

• Step 1
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• Step 5

Step 3: Begin Searching

This can be an intimidating process, although it doesn't have to be.

Networking

•  If you are not already, become active in the IDSA including ASID, IIDA, and NKBA student chapters.
•  When attending functions and lectures, speak with the designers and hand out your business cards.
•  Call a designer or business and set up a day of shadowing. This is a great opportunity because it gets you in the door without the business feeling pressured. Students shadow a designer as a part of Interior Design II.
•  Talk with fellow students and find out where they are interning/working and ask about their experiences.

Applying

•  Apply for more than one position. Contact as many prospects and set up as many interviews as possible.
•  Monster.com is a good place to post your resume for internships.
•  Never try to interview or find an internship over the phone,
•  Utilize the local phone book and local design magazines/publications for listings of local prospects and visit the location to set up an interview.

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