Getting an Interview

Getting in the Right Mindset + Resume Tips + Application Tracker

Overview

There are a few factors that go into getting an interview:

A strong, tailored resume

Casting a wide net - applying to as many companies as possible

Luck - no like seriously

The first two are things we could control, so let’s optimize them to get that interview!

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Goal Setting Tool⁠

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Crafting an Effective Resume⁠

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Internship App Tracker⁠

Crowd-Sourced Internship Lists⁠

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APPLY EARLY AND EVERYWHERE

Keep an open mind

Tailor your resume and experiences for the role

It’s all about persistence, persistence, persistence

Get feedback from others and keep revising your resume

Continue building your skills and working on interesting projects

Go to career fairs, tech fairs, and conferences & connect w/ recruiters

“Is it to late to apply to X?” - No, it’s not late at all!!!

Apply anyways, the job posting is still up for a reason!!

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take

Luck = where hard work and preparation meets opportunity

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