How to Get an Internship in Web Design
As companies are learning that internships can get them good work for free, more are using interns. But a web design internship can be hard to get, especially if you live far from major cities, in places where internships are more competitive.
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Instructions
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Make sure your internship fits your program concentrations and career goals. It helps to major or minor in technology or graphic design.
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Get a portfolio. This step is of major importance. You can include volunteer projects, projects done in classes or those done for freelance contracts, but having real evidence of your design abilities puts you in a higher category of applicants, and a well-thought-out, full portfolio is better than something thrown together.
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Demonstrate skills. List all of the software packages you know. If you know that employers are looking for certain skill sets, experiment with prominent programs out of class on your own to add them to your skills list. Remember, any "raw" skills you have will be honed while on the job; for internships, a very basic comprehension of a software is much better than none.
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Anticipate questions about process. Think about what an employer might ask you to test your knowledge of the field and have your answers ready. This will make you sound much more knowledgeable during your interview.
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Show your track record. Demonstrate your ability to work hard, tenacity and competence for project deadlines. As much as possible, put your best foot forward, highlighting past accomplishments to tell your employer what you bring to the table.
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Tips & Warnings
Shop around. Look on sites such as Craigslist for unique and interesting internship possibilities. Don't just jump on the first one that comes along; you owe it to yourself to try to find an internship you will enjoy and from which you will learn a lot.
