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" Sometimes landing your dream gig means taking matters into your own hands! Just this Monday, aspiring model Sophia planted outside of Seventeen&amp;#039;s office with this super cute sign. With motivation and drive bursting at the seams, her enthusiasm was totally contagious. That same level of energy applies to getting an internship! Check out these surefire steps to getting in the door, nailing your interview, and being an all-star intern from day one. Good luck!   Research! Do you have a fave magazine or a brand you&amp;#039;re totally obsessed with? Do some online digging to find out who the key players are at the company. Check out their LinkedIn pages to see how they got started, then send a well-crafted email requesting a formal interview (Psst: You can usually find their contact deets on their LinkedIn profiles!). Know Your Stuff: Congrats! You&amp;#039;ve landed an interview\u2026now what? Before the big day, review the latest magazine issues, current designer collabs, or other big projects your prospective employer has in the works. Not only will you feel ultra confident, you&amp;#039;ll also be able to reference projects that impressed you (and ones you&amp;#039;d like to implement during your internship!). P.S. Don&amp;#039;t be afraid to ask questions about expectations and responsibilities\u2013your interviewer will be impressed that you&amp;#039;re already thinking about next steps. A+ Intern Tactics: While you&amp;#039;re at your internship, your top priority should be providing mega support to your team! Be eager to take on even the smallest tasks (even if you feel like they&amp;#039;re a total snooze). Going the extra mile\u2013and being gracious about it\u2013really leaves a lasting impression. Bonus: Sending your supervisors a handwritten thank-you note at the end of the semester will definitely help you score an awesome reference letter!   How did youland your dream internship? Tweet your tips to @Seventeenmag! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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