[ID:8747]Landing the perfect internship requires research and forethought. Don’t be afraid to ask questions of your university, placement agency or potential employer. Once you’ve found your ideal opportunity, it’s then time to impress the selection committee with an outstanding application. Use the tips below to assess the quality of internships and make a strong impression when you’ve targeted your top choices.

Ten Essential Components of a Good Virtual Internship

As this type of experience becomes more common within universities and placement agencies as a result of Covid-19, here are some best practices to look out for:

1. Quality support systems: A good internship will have staff dedicated to your success, available for online or real-time support via multiple channels (e.g. phone call, online chat, email, video call, etc.). These contacts may be provided by your university, placement agency or employer. Make sure that you have a clear understanding of who to communicate with when you need support.
2. Defined learning objectives:...