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1. Resume – You have to fill the basic details and Internshala will convert it into your resume. You don’t have to upload your resume. 2. Assessment Questions – You need to individually apply to internships by answering few assessment questions. One common question that we see in every internship opening is – ‘Why you should be hired for this internship’? So, before I explain to you how a write an effective answer to the assessment questions let’s have a look how does Internshala resume look like nternshala Resume This is how Internshala resume looks like. The details students share while filling Internshala profile is turned into an error-free resume. So, all students should not miss out on any important details like education details, skills, experiences, etc. Also, make sure that you keep updating your profile/resume on Internshala How to write the answer to the assessment question? The answer to the assessment question i.e. ‘Why should you be hired for this internship?’ is the first thing that the employer sees. I would like to share a fact that it takes only 6 secs for an employer to reject your application. Therefore, this question should be answered with the utmost care and should reflect your zeal to work for the organization 1. Keep it simple and structured – You should introduce yourself briefly i.e. what you are currently doing, and state why you are a good fit i.e. skills you possess for the job with examples of activities you have done in the past that prove you are the perfect candidate for the position. 2. Keep it personalized – You should not copy template answers. This has never helped and will never help. Many students just copy paste a generic answer to this question from the internet which is one of the major reasons that their application gets rejected. (If you can Google the question, the employer can also Google your answer).You can do some research about the role offered and the company. This will help you connect the skills/ experiences you have with the requirements of that particular role and organization. Proof-read your answer - You should make sure there are no errors in the answer. If need be, you could consult someone (with really good written communication skills) to help you out with the errors. Grammarly (free online tool) can help you check grammar and spelling errors. As getting an internship is a time taking process I will now share with you few secret tips to quickly get an internship Secret tips to quickly get an internship 1. Understand that it’s a competition – The more internships you apply for, the higher are your chances of getting hired. This means that till you do not get a confirmation from the employer that you have been hired, you should continue applying for internships matching your criteria. 2. Get noticed – Applying to internships that have been recently posted at Internshala, will improve your chances of getting noticed by the employer since the internship would not have received too many applications. You should check for ‘Posted At’ date in the internship section and apply to the ones that have recently been posted.