Help in learning how to land an internship

[A.H.]

I started my internship as a final project for a
software documentation class. My professor hooked me
up with a nonprofit that needed some documentation for
a database it was developing. As my class was ending,
I asked to stay on at least to complete the project
and was offered a job. Sweet!

To make a long story short, I met some great people,
learned a bunch of stuff, graduated, and I'm now
working at the same nonprofit full time as a tech
writer. 

 I'd say use the resources at your school to help to
get your foot in the door. Pester your advisor and
professors to introduce you to professionals. A few
friends of mine got interships that way. Once your
foot's there, its up to you to keep it open. 

--- Emily Sirois <emilysirois at comcast.net> wrote:

> Thanks to everyone for their advice about finding a
> technical writing internship. I was just wondering
> if there is anyone who has actually had a technical
> writing internship or apprenticeship and what your
> experiences were like. 
> 
> Thanks, 
> Emily
>
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