Land an Internship

DMs to send to land an internship at a company or startup.

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Hey, my name is ____.

I understand your time is valuable. I'll only write three bullet points.

[Activity] since [time].

Have most experience working in [roles].

Want to intern for [company] this [time] as a [role]. How?

Thanks,
____

Example (Cred: Niraj Pant)

Hello ____,

I am currently [college major] at [university]. As my current semester comes to a close, I am eager to get more involved in [what you want to do].

I am a driven individual who [achievements in the past].

I am looking further my skills in any way I can, particularly [role/skill].

I am willing to help out in any way that I can, hopefully with the benefit of me of networking opportunities and experiences.

If there is anything I can help with (unpaid work), please feel free to let me know. I'd also love to take you out for lunch or coffee if you are available to discuss your experiences and learn from you.

Thank you very much,
____

Example (Cred: Blair Beckwith)

Hi ____,

I've been following you on [social media platform] for a while and know that one of your companies, [company], recently posted a job opening [role/location/time], and I am very interested in it.

I love [company] because:

1. Reason 1
2. Reason 2
3. Reason 3

Do you know who is best to contact regarding this internship and would you be able to connect me with them?

Example (Cred: Delian)