Question:
Tips for finding data science internships
Asked on 2020-11-25 17:38 by Michelle W.

1. If you're a student, talk to your school's career counselling service. Many companies will recruit directly at local job fairs, university programs, comp sci / data clubs, and other places at your campus. This is by far the easiest way to find opportunities.
   
   
2. Review company career sites. Most internship programs aren't promoted on hiring or job boards. You'll want to visit the actual company websites to learn more about what is available.
   
   
3. Consider applying for companies that are less well-known and more local. Many people want to work for Microsoft, Uber, Google, etc... These companies get 10,000+ applications! But you know what else happens? The less well-known companies get the opposite -- I've seen some companies get ZERO applications for interns. These are usually smaller, local companies. They can be a great place to start, however, because you'll be working more closely with a team and will have more informal opportunities.
   
   
4. Reach out to hiring managers directly, especially at small companies. Hiring managers at big, popular companies are inundated with messages, but this isn't the case with smaller companies. Building a directly relationship with the hiring manager can be very valuable, both for internships and for full-time roles.