1. Securing an Internship

2. An internship position = Practical experience, which = Enhanced skills and abilities, which = Increased prospective employment opportunities Internship benefits

3. Preparation benefits A focused resume and cover letter = More likelihood of being chosen for an interview Interview preparation and practice = A stronger possibility of being selected for the position

4. Summary Visit www.ryerson.ca/career/tools/resume_writing orwww.ryerson.ca/career our newly launched e-tutorial at www.ryerson.ca/career/tutorials# for help in crafting/editing your resume and www.ryerson.ca/career/tools/employment_letters for help in tailoring your cover letter. Follow www.ryerson.ca/career/tools/interview_skillswww.ryerson.ca/career/tools/interview_skills to learn how to prepare for an interview.

5. Additional resources Choose ‘Workshops’ from www.ryerson.ca/career to find upcoming workshop dates and locations for job search, resume, cover letter and interview preparation, click on ‘Events’ to learn about opportunities to meet with prospective employers, seek jobs specific to Ryerson students on CareerVault, select ‘Appointment Booking’ (on CareerVault) to book an appointment with a peer Resume Advisor for a critique of your resume/cover letter. Visit our Career Resource Centre in POD 60A for print resources on job search, resume, cover letter and interview preparation. Book an appointment time for a mock interview. Ryerson Career Centre, POD 60 (416) 979-5177, career@ryerson.ca