Find your internship - 10 Tips
1. Up-to-Date CV and Cover letter
Do a comprehensive self-assessment and collect the information you will need to put into your resume. List primary accomplishments, achievements, and skills that are most critical and may differentiate you from other candidates and tailor your resume to the internship. Through a cover letter you can showcase your personality, specific skills, motivation and enthusiasm in a way a CV cannot. Proofread your CV and cover letter for spelling and grammatical errors.
2. Know what you want
Indicate the type of internship you are looking for and the goals of your internship. Include assignments or formal requirements that the school or university has for the internship so we can work together to create a suitable internship.
3. Be motivated
Internships are a great opportunity to learn, grow, and explore what interests you. We encourage you to think about what motivates you, what you’d like to develop, and what your ambitions are. At Johnson & Johnson, we’re committed to supporting you in reaching your goals and making the most out of your internship experience—so the more engaged and curious you are, the more you’ll gain from it.
4. Research the company
Learn about Johnson & Johnson's areas of focus, mission and Credo to show genuine interest.
5. Network
Connect with current or previous interns to learn more about an internship at Johnson & Johnson and to ask questions.
6. Remember: it's a 2-way conversation
We are looking to get to know you better through an interview and determine whether there is a fit. At the same time the interview is also an opportunity for you ask questions and determine if it is a fit for you. Maintain a conversational and curious approach as it will help you build rapport and learn.
7. Prepare questions
Prepare a short list of specific questions (3-5, some may be answered during the interview). These should be items you want to learn more about regarding the internship or the organization. This provides an opportunity for you to learn and show what you researched.
8. Behavioral questions
Behavioral interview questions are open-ended questions that ask you to talk through a specific experience you’ve encountered in the past (i.e. in your work, a previous internship, a project at school or through extracurricular activities). Think about a few examples of situations you can use prior to the interview.
9. Tips for virtual interviews
Some of our interviews are virtual rather than in-person (i.e. the internship supervisor is not based in the Netherlands, which is the case for some of our global teams). Please ensure you have a reliable internet connection, minimize distractions, dress as if you are going to an in-person interview and be mindful of your background.
10. Ask for feedback
Didn't get the internship following your interview? Always ask for feedback as this can be invaluable for future applications.
