Introduction- SLIDE 1
(Logo) Freelanceo – A platform that connects startup founders to reliable freelancers, getting
projects to be streamlined with almost zero hustle.
(Logo) Alterna – (A brief about alterna)
Together, Founders of Freelanceo and Alterna are here to guide you on how to land your first
internship and kickstart your career journey.
SLIDE 2- How to find an internship you love?
(In a flowchart way)
Find your niche – Ask yourself what excites you: sales, HR, design, writing? Start from your
interests.
Test it out – Try small projects, join clubs, or even use the company’s product/service to see
if you enjoy the work.
Talk to people – Reach out to seniors or professionals for a quick chat about what their role
is really like.
Apply with purpose – Don’t just send random resumes; focus on companies and roles that
align with your passion and goals.
Check the fit – During interviews, ask about the work you’ll actually be doing and the kind of
learning you’ll get.
Reflect & adjust – Once you start, notice if you’re enjoying the tasks. If not, use the
experience to move closer to what you truly love.
SLIDE 3- Checking the fit (like an OOTD?!)
Ask during interviews:
What tasks will I be working on?
Will I have a mentor/feedback system?
What skills will I get to build?
Reach out to people
Talk to seniors, alumni, or professionals-
Ask for 10–15 mins to learn about their journey.
Be specific (“I’m curious about your role in HR, what skills helped you the most?”).
Build connections that might guide or even refer you.
SLIDE 4- Red flags in an internship (everyone has red flags these days 💔 )
Now, you may ask, what even are the red flags?
1. “We’re like a family” – Often means blurred boundaries and overwork.
2. No pay for profit-making companies – Unless it’s an NGO or non-profit, your time
should be valued (please don’t work for ‘we give certificates’)
3. Unrealistic work hours – Expecting you to work late nights or weekends without
reason.
4. Vague job role – If they can’t explain what you’ll be doing, it’s a bad sign.
5. No mentorship or feedback – An internship should help you learn, not just use you for
cheap labor.
What should you do instead?
Always ask about working hours, role clarity, stipend, and learning opportunities before
saying yes.
If possible, try connecting with ex employees/interns of that company and get to know about
it.
SLIDE 5- We got your point, but we don’t have a resume.
WE GOT YOU!
Now, how to build the core of your resume-
1. Contact + headline — Put name, phone, professional email, LinkedIn/portfolio link,
and a one-line headline(e.g., Marketing intern | Content + Analytics).
2. Certifications & short courses — List every relevant certificate or course you’ve
completed, even the 1-2 day workshops you attended.
3. Skills(role-focused) — Separate into Technical (Excel, Canva, SQL) and Soft
(communication, teamwork); prioritize the 6–8 skills that match the internship you
want.
4. Projects — Include 2–4 projects with a one-line description and outcome: even if you
haven’t worked on any projects, do mock up projects.
SLIDE 6-
How to present all of this in the resume?
1. Tailor for the role — Pick 2–3 keywords from the job description and use them in your
skills or project lines.
2. Show outcomes, not chores — Replace “helped with” with short results: “wrote 5
posts / built a test page / ran 3 user calls.” Even small wins count.
3. Keep it clean & one page — Easy-to-read layout, one font, short bullets.
4. Single portfolio link — Include one working link (Drive/GitHub/Behance). Test it
before you send.
5. Quick proofread + 1 feedback — Read out loud and ask one friend or mentor to
glance over for 5 minutes.
