How to get an internship in New York City

To get an internship in New York City, you need to research different companies in your field in NYC, network, and write statements of interest for your internship applications.

Here is a closer look at each of these steps you can take to get an internship in New York City:

• Research different NYC companies in your field

  New York City has so many different internship opportunities in just about every type of field. This means there is a lot to choose from, but it also means that the competition for these internships can sometimes be fierce. Follow these steps here:

  • Research as many companies as possible in your field

  • Research specific internship programs at each

  • Compile a list of big companies (ones that will have strong competition)

  • Compile a list of smaller and lesser-known companies

  To not get too overwhelmed you should make your final list of 10 companies or so in total. You can file away any other companies you have researched in the event these first 10 don't work out.

• Network

  Networking is crucial in the professional realm, especially in New York City. If possible you should try to attend industry-related events in NYC, like conferences or job fairs, to gain contacts. You might even be able to secure an internship by taking this action or at least get some leads on internships you can apply to.

• Tailor your resume

  Make sure your resume is tailored to each internship. Since you are most likely going to apply to similar internships you might not need too much variation. However, you should include skills, experience, or achievements that align with the companies you are applying to.

• Write a stellar statement of interest for your internship applications

  Once you have your list of possible companies, you need to apply and include a resume and a statement of interest.

  Here are the steps:

  1. Make your statement of interest concise

     A statement of interest for an internship should not be more than one page long. You should also break up the text into paragraph form.

  2. Use information from the research you performed

     Your statement of interest should include a section that shows how you align with the company's core values. The key is to cite items from your research and link them to your own:

     • Qualifications

     • Skills

     • Interests

     • Education

     This helps the company to feel that you are a good fit for an internship role in their organization.

  3. Detail your education and skills

     Since your GPA is low, you can focus on other areas of your college education, such as:

You can also include actual work experience if it is relevant to the industry the company is in.