How long should I wait to hear back from an internship application?

You should expect to hear back from internships as early as 3 months prior if you applied early. However, most employers will reach out during this two-month period to request in-person or phone interviews.

Should you call if you haven’t heard back interview?

If your email attempts don’t elicit any response, your final option is to call the person directly. Prior to calling, prepare what you’ll say, be it live or in a voicemail message. If you still haven’t heard back from the employer after several more days or even weeks, be prepared to move on to other job opportunities.

What do you say when you are rejected from an internship?

If you receive a personal internship rejection email, send a brief, polite and professional response. You might want to say something like, “Thank you for email. I appreciate you considering my application for this opportunity.” Then, leave it at that.

Did you get your first rejection on Internshala?

If you are reading this, most probably you have faced the first bump in your professional journey i.e. your first rejection (one of your application status showing ‘Not Selected‘) on Internshala. You might be feeling confused about the whole process or even having second thoughts about applying for a new internship.

Would you be willing to work an unpaid internship?

Thus, I made the realization I was totally willing and able to work an unpaid internship if it was in my desired field. Although nobody wants to do work for no pay, sometimes an unpaid internship will give you payoff in ways you wouldn’t expect.

What have my internship rejections taught me?

If there’s anything my internship rejections have taught me, it’s that you are going to hear the word “no” a lot. You have two choices: Become comfortable with it, or let it tear you down. I’m not saying to let it roll off your shoulders as if it doesn’t matter, but I am saying to let those rejections make your shoulders broad and strong.

How to write a cover letter for an internship?

Relate your education background, past experiences (if any), key accomplishments, participation in extra-curricular activities to the responsibilities you will have in the internship. Check out this sample answer for ‘Why should you be hired’. To understand how to write a strong cover letter, read this article and this post.