Module 2: Building Skills and Landing the Internship
Opportunities follow relationships.
Opportunities follow relationships.
The conversation doesn’t end when the interview does. Following up is more than just good manners, it’s how you stay top of mind, show professionalism, and build long-term relationships. We’ll walk through when to reach out, what to say, and how to follow up without feeling awkward or pushy. These small actions often lead to referrals, mentorships, or future job leads, so don’t overlook them.
Scenario 1: The Career Follow Up
You attend a career fair and have a great 5-minute conversation with someone from a company you're genuinely interested in. They give you their card and say, “Feel free to reach out.”
Scenario 2: The Informational Interview
You reached out to an alum on LinkedIn and they agreed to a 20-minute chat. The conversation goes well, but there's no mention of any job or internship.
Scenario 3: Ghosted After Applying
You applied to an internship online and haven’t heard back in two weeks. You remember an alum works at the company.