How do I get a great internship?

Question

I'm a business & accounting double major, and I have a chance for a 9 month internship starting next may. My dream job is in govenmental accounting. Where do I look to get a really great internship, and how do I score it? Thanks :)

Thanks for the referral to inroads.org, however, I'm not a minority, and I'm a junior in college, so I don't qualify. Anyone have other ideas?

Answer 1

Do lots of research about places that offer internships, write to places where you are interested in working and ask about internships, write a stellar resume and letter that explains why you would make a great intern, and most importantly, once you submit your application, follow up! Send them a thank you note for considering you and ask them when they plan on reaching a decision. Good luck!

Answer 2

If you already have one, what's the problem. If you're not satisfied then you can enroll with Inroads. It's an organization that help students receive internships in their field of study. The website is www.Inroads.org. I'm interning right now at Cox Enterprises and I get paid $1,900 every two weeks. You also get to keep the internship every summer unitl you graduate.