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Preparation

Get ready to apply — and actually impress

Everything between “I want an internship” and “offer accepted”: a clean application, a portfolio that proves you, and interview practice until the answers feel automatic.

Applications · Portfolio · Interviews — all in one prep plan

Prep modules

Three things stand between you and the offer

Most students under-prepare in exactly these areas. Work through each module and walk in ready.

Application craft

Pick the right roles, write a cover note that doesn't sound like a template, and follow up without being annoying.

Portfolio building

Assemble your projects into a clean, scannable portfolio that recruiters can grasp in under a minute.

Interview readiness

Rehearse behavioural and technical questions, plus the project walkthrough you'll be asked to give.

Answer frameworks

Learn STAR for behavioural questions and a clear structure for explaining your technical decisions.

Group & HR rounds

Handle group discussions and HR conversations — the rounds students most often trip on.

Mindset & nerves

Practical ways to manage interview nerves so your prep actually shows up on the day.

Skills checklist

The prep skills you'll actually use

Tick these off and you're ahead of most applicants for the same role.

Targeting rolesCover notesPortfolio polishSTAR answersProject walkthroughTechnical Q&AFollowing upSalary basicsGroup discussionHR roundBody languageClosing questions
Practice arena

Rehearse until it's second nature

Mock interview drills

Timed question sets for your field, with model answers so you can compare and tighten your own.

Readiness score
Application90%
Portfolio75%
Behavioural68%
Technical52%

Answer feedback

Get specific notes on structure, clarity and what you left out — then re-record until the answer lands.

Your prep path

Two weeks to application-ready

Days 1–3

Sharpen your materials

Finalise your resume and portfolio, and shortlist the roles genuinely worth applying to.

Days 4–6

Apply with intent

Write tailored notes, submit your shortlist, and set up a simple tracker for follow-ups.

Days 7–11

Drill interviews

Run daily mock questions across behavioural and technical, refining answers with feedback.

Days 12–14

Final dress rehearsal

A full mock interview end to end, plus your closing questions — then walk in calm.

FAQ

Questions, answered

It covers everything between wanting an internship and accepting an offer — application craft, portfolio building and interview readiness, all in one prep plan.

Preparation is the difference between hoping and knowing.