How to write an essay for an internship?

• Start by researching the internship program and its expectations. Make sure you understand what the program is looking for in an intern, and how you can demonstrate that you are a good fit.

• Consider your unique skills and experiences that make you a good candidate for the internship. Think about the challenges you have overcome in your life and how they have contributed to your success.

• Brainstorm and outline your essay. Think about the experiences and qualities you want to highlight, and create an introductory paragraph, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

• Begin writing your essay. Make sure you keep the focus on how your skills and experiences make you a great fit for the internship.

• Proofread and edit your essay. Ask someone else to read your essay for feedback.

• Finally, make sure that you submit your essay in the correct format and adhere to any word count requirements.

A sample structure for an internship essay should look something like this:

Introduction

• Write a brief introduction. Introduce yourself and explain why you are applying. Refer to the institution's mission and vision. Think about how you can be a part of this vision and/or why you want to be. Use the language of the institution that you have read about on their website. Be sure that the reader knows that you want to make a contribution to, and learn from, the institution you are applying to. (Use quotation marks, when needed.)

Essay Body

• Section One

  • In the first paragraph of this section, talk about yourself. Be brief, concise, and specific. What are your interests and passions? How do these things relate to the humanities and the work that these institutions do? How might the institution benefit from your background and experiences?

  • In the second paragraph, talk about your experience as it relates to your studies and/or academic pursuits. What kinds of papers have you written about what topics? Have you won awards or other recognition for your work?? What is your academic background? What skills do you possess as a scholar, eg, research, organizing collections, writing analytically or creatively, speaking a second language? What types of jobs have you held? What tasks did you perform? What experiences have you had on the job?

• Section Two

  • In this paragraph, tell how you think you can contribute through an internship opportunity. How can your experiences and knowledge add to the work already being done there? What skills/languages do you possess? How might they be used? Are you creative? Are you a self-starter? Do you have an eye for details? Are you a hard worker? Give examples.

• Finish up with a brief conclusion of about three sentences summing up why you want to be an intern and your hopes for being selected. Let the reader know that you appreciate the opportunity to apply to be an intern.