Let’s talk about tech internships

Helen Huang, Co-founder of Co.Lab, shares insights on securing a tech internship during a GitHub Campus TV segment, drawing on her experience transitioning from an earth science student to a Microsoft product manager. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity in interviews, highlighting transferable skills and personal experiences. Huang outlines four focus areas: interviews, the application process, resume writing, and experience gathering. She offers practical advice such as networking through LinkedIn, using specific books to prepare for interviews, utilizing application portals, quantifying achievements on resumes, and creating content like blogs to display skills and interests. The full discussion, aimed at helping student developers navigate the internship landscape, is available on Twitch and GitHub Campus TV.